Laurie Daley has yet to make a definitive call on whether he seeks to remain in charge of the Blues, but gave the biggest hint yet this series will be his last at the helm.

Blues five-eighth James Maloney said NSW fans deserved better following a "horrible" performance that he believed was reserve grade standard at times.

Just over a month ago, on this same patch of grass, Andrew Fifita was being compared to the late, great Arthur Beetson.

How the Blues rated in the series decider.

In another backs-to-the-wall performance, Queensland showed quality in all areas.

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July is the hardest month for NSW Blues fans. You spend most of it searching in vain for reasons you were so optimistic back in May. Those reasons will come back to you, but not until May next year.

The notion of a new era of NSW dominance, that emerging generation of Blues stars who would now be at the vanguard of Origin domination for years and years to come, fell firmly on its face at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.

Smith leads pack of new faces to victory, who could ensure NSW's torment lasts for years to come.

State of Origin is almost dead. It's movie always finishes the same way. Sequel after sequel. And doesn't Laurie Daley and NSW know it.

The Blues halfback may well have played his last Origin match.

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Some of the biggest names from the sporting, entertainment and political spheres have sent messages of support to the Blues ahead of the State of Origin decider.

Imagine repeatedly running the 120m length of a rugby league field from dead ball line to dead ball line for 80 minutes, while making tackles and being tackled, or passing or kicking the ball and continually shouting directions to teammates.

Can someone tell me again why NSW are favourites to win State of Origin this week?

Analysis of data from 109 State of Origin games shows just how much Queensland dominates the key moments.

They reckon Andrew Fifita can emulate Arthur Beetson, but did Queensland's State of Origin godfather kick field goals like the man his modern day throwback?

NSW hierarchy turned down a chance to meet referees boss Tony Archer for a traditional pre-match briefing at any stage throughout the State of Origin series as Laurie Daley dead batted-questions about the whistleblowers for the decider.

Kevin Walters said he wanted actions, not words, as they set about curtailing the influence of NSW prop Andrew Fifita in the State of Origin decider.

A cryptic Laurie Daley hinted at a State of Origin exit, but refused to confirm whether the decider would be his last game in charge of NSW as he plots to deliver a hammer blow to Queensland's decade-long dynasty.