LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The New South Wales Blues faced a significant setback during their recent match against Queensland, which demonstrated one of the most cohesive performances in Origin history from the Maroons.
According to zerotackle.com, the Blues appeared exhausted, especially when contrasted with Queensland's focus and execution.
The Maroons performed nearly flawlessly, opting to maintain possession without dropping the ball until the game's final moments.
This victory allowed Queensland to reclaim the shield they had lost to the Blues at home last year, emphasizing the stark contrast between the two teams' performances.
However, the glaring oversight for New South Wales was the decision-making from the coaching staff, led by Laurie Daley.
The interchanges made during the decider were characterized as "absolutely, utterly, bewildering," raising questions about the effectiveness of the coaching strategy.
Such missteps may have contributed to their lack of success and could jeopardize Daley's position as head coach moving forward.