In front of the largest Origin crowd in history, the Maroons have thumped the Blues at the MCG in game two of the State of Origin series.

After trailing 12-8 at the break, the Maroons came out firing, launching an all-out attack to down the Blues 44-24, sending the series to a decider for game three in Brisbane.

So was Queensland just too good or were the NSW team selections to blame?

Today from Melbourne, national sports editor Neil Breen alongside Herald rugby league writers Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko break down the match and discuss the Blues team changes that need to be made ahead of the decider. 

In front of the largest Origin crowd in history, the Maroons have thumped the Blues at the MCG in game two of the State of Origin series. After trailing 12-8 at the break, the Maroons came out firing, launching an all-out attack to down the Blues 44-24, sending the series to a decider for game three in Brisbane. So was Queensland just too good or were the NSW team selections to blame? Today from Melbourne, national sports editor Neil Breen alongside Herald rugby league writers Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko break down the match and discuss the <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-five-changes-laurie-daley-needs-to-make-to-win-origin-iii-20260618-p607ta.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=40/20&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Blues team changes</a> that need to be made ahead of the decider.&nbsp;

From newsroom of The Sydney Morning Herald, NRL podcast 40/20 gives you press pass access to the latest news, controversies and performances in the rugby league calendar. Each week, hear the best analysis in the business from Neil Breen, Christian Nicolussi, Channel Nine's Zac Bailey and a host of guest stars.

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From newsroom of The Sydney Morning Herald,&nbsp;NRL podcast 40/20 gives you press pass access to the&nbsp;latest news, controversies and performances in the rugby league calendar. Each week, hear the best analysis in the business from Neil Breen, Christian Nicolussi, Channel Nine's Zac Bailey and a host of guest stars.
Follow, and review our show on Apple or Spotify, and for all the latest sports news, go to <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl">smh.com.au.</a>