The Fallibility of Favorites: When Dominance Fails The Maroons' crushing defeat at the hands of New South Wales in the State of Origin decider serves as a stark reminder that even the most dominant teams can falter under pressure and expectation.
For two games, Queensland had seemingly sewn up the series, leaving little doubt about their superiority over the Blues.
However, come the final showdown, the Maroons' momentum was halted by uncharacteristic moments of error and ill discipline.