In a gutsy under dog performance, fighting for their survival - Queensland have held on, defeating New South Wales in Perth by 26 points to 24 in State of Origin Game 2, sending the series to a decider in Sydney.

And one thing has never been more true, it’s that you can never write Queensland off.

So, who will win the series? Can the Maroons go one more and down the blues at home? Or will the Blues finally put all the pieces together and seal the deal?

Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi from The Sydney Morning Herald, in Perth break down the match.

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After heavy back-to-back defeats in Brisbane not seen since the ‘97 & ‘98 series, Billy Slater has swung his axe, sensationally dropping Queensland halfback and captain Daley Cherry-Evans for State of Origin Game 2. The Blues now have the Maroons on the ropes and are in a prime position to throw a knockout blow and claim the Origin series in Perth next Wednesday night. Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi discuss the new team line-ups ahead of next week's game.

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The 2025 State of Origin series is underway, with a huge crowd witnessing another Queensland defeat at Suncorp Stadium… the Blues downing the Maroons 18 points to 6.

Queensland have now lost four of their past five matches against New South Wales, as the Blues recorded back to back wins in Brisbane for the first time in 17 years.

So can Queensland bounce back? Will Billy Slater wield his axe for game 2? Or will the Blues seal the series in Perth?

Christian Nicolussi joins Michael Chammas to break it all down.

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