Just when you think it can't get any better, the Maroons produce a performance like that.
Not only was it a inspirational effort from the 17 involved, but the tactics were on-point. Through out the entire series, the Maroons had targeted the fringe of Maloney & Hayne relentlessly with very little in place for Plan B. Last night they found their Plan B, targeting the bigger men around the ruck, giving the talented backline the opportunity to showcase their skill-set.
The decision to go with the Melbourne Storm spine proved to be a master-stroke. They're a special unit and tonight they wrote another important chapter in their legacy. We all know how brilliant Slater, Cronk and Smith are but tonight Cameron Munster etched his name in Origin folklore and ultimately took the game away from the Blues.
In 2004, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs managed to overcome the loss of their captain and defeat the Sydney Roosters in torrid conditions. On that night, a young Johnathan Thurston reportedly offered his medal to Steve Price, in a gesture that would signify how important he was to the team. 13 years on the Maroons despite all odds triumph over one of the strongest New South Wales sides to ensure Johnathan Thurston's Origin career could end on one final positive.
From a try-saving tackle on Luke Rooney to a sideline conversion to keep his team alive, we have witnessed one of the all-time great Origin careers.