
Nathan Cleary has emerged victorious in the decider, securing overall accolades in Zero Tackle's State of Origin MVP for Game 3.
As the final match approached, 11 players still had a chance for the top honour, but Cleary dominated the showdown.
He now stands significantly ahead of Sam Walker, who holds the runner-up position in his first series despite Queensland's loss in Game 3.
The judges' consensus, however, wasn't consistent across the five players selected, as points were awarded to Bradman Best, Hudson Young, Liam Martin, Payne Haas, Addin Fonua-Blake, Cameron Murray, and Mitchell Moses.
All 60 available votes were ultimately claimed by players representing New South Wales.
Here's a breakdown of the votes from Game 3, alongside the final leaderboard after the series concluded.
5. Nathan Cleary (New South Wales Blues)
4. Bradman Best (New South Wales Blues)
3. Hudson Young (New South Wales Blues)
2. Liam Martin (New South Wales Blues)
1. Payne Haas (New South Wales Blues)
5. Nathan Cleary (New South Wales Blues)
4. Payne Haas (New South Wales Blues)
3. Hudson Young (New South Wales Blues)
2. Bradman Best (New South Wales Blues)
1. Addin Fonua-Blake (New South Wales Blues)
5. Nathan Cleary (New South Wales Blues)
4. Payne Haas (New South Wales Blues)
3. Cameron Murray (New South Wales Blues)
2. Bradman Best (New South Wales Blues)
1. Mitchell Moses (New South Wales Blues)
5. Nathan Cleary (New South Wales Blues)
4. Payne Haas (New South Wales Blues)
3. Cameron Murray (New South Wales Blues)
2. Bradman Best (New South Wales Blues)
1. Hudson Young (New South Wales Blues)
