LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
As the 2025 State of Origin series progresses, Game 2 sees Queensland facing significant challenges in Perth, needing a win to keep the series alive and set up a decider in Sydney.
Historically, Queensland has struggled at neutral venues, particularly in Perth, where they have never secured a victory.
The two previous matches held there resulted in dominant performances by New South Wales, who scored a total of 82 points while Queensland managed only 18.
Beyond Perth, Queensland's record at neutral sites has been lackluster; they have claimed victory in just 6 out of 15 such games overall, which includes an exhibition match lost to New South Wales in California in 1987.
The team must break this trend to compete effectively and stay in the series.