The Maroons got across the line in a tight finish, leaving all Queenslanders holding their breath. 

The Maroons battled through last night’s game despite injuries and sin bins.

NRL legend, Wally ‘The King’ Lewis, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the first State of Origin match.

The King told Sofie Formica, “Wow, what a performance and you know, it’s another one of those games where Queenslanders show they produce their best when the times are at the most desperate level…”

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