Gallery: Origin Game Two as it happened
See all the action from Suncorp Stadium as State of Origin Game Two unfolds between Queensland and New South Wales. All photos are taken by the team at NRL Photos.
The stage is set at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane for Game Two
It's always state against state, mate against mate when it comes to Origin
The Blues' bus fights through heavy traffic to arrive at the ground
The debut jersey of Blues rookie Reece Robson hangs in the sheds at Suncorp Stadium
Queensland legend and head coach Billy Slater arrives at Suncorp Stadium
A capacity crowd soaks up the atmosphere pre-game at Suncorp Stadium
The two captains and referee Ashley Klein at the pre-game coin toss
All eyes on the prize up for grabs tonight should Queensland win
Mitchell Moses ready to return to the Origin arena in place of Nathan Cleary
Shannon Noll performs pre-game, thanks to KFC
Pre-game entertainment takes centre stage as the teams prepare to run out
A few final thoughts for Blues coach Brad Fittler in the Suncorp sheds
Blues vice-captain Isaah Yeo runs out to Suncorp Stadium
Both teams stand arm-in-arm for the pre-game anthem and Welcome to Country
Xavier Coates is well held by a number of Blues defenders
Isaah Yeo schemes his way in attack to try and get the Blues off to a good start
A terrible blow early on for the Blues with Tom Trbojevic ruled out with a pectoral injury
Valentine Holmes reacts quickest to a drop by the Blues to score the first try
Junior Paulo tries to barge his way through the Maroons defence
The Suncorp Stadium faithful celebrate a strong start from the Maroons
Ben Hunt adds some spark off the bench for the Maroons
Daly Cherry-Evans produces a stunning chase to deny a runaway Stephen Crichton
Murray Taulagi crosses to extend the Maroons' lead to 10-0 at half-time
Queensland take a commanding 10-0 lead into the sheds at half-time
Blues captain James Tedesco looks for answers after the early onslaught
Reuben Cotter likes what he sees as Queensland go further in front
Valentine Holmes bags his second try as Queensland go even further in front
Hammer Time again in Origin as Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crosses for the Maroons
Damien Cook grabs one back for the Blues after spotting a gap in the defensive line
Jarome Luai breaks through but is collected high by Reece Walsh
Xavier Coates ensured it would be a memorable return to the Origin arena with a try
Damien Cook and Josh Addo-Carr combine in a mid-air collision for the Blues
Jeremiah Nanai pounces for a late try to give the Maroons a well-deserved 32-6 win
Ben Hunt and Xavier Coates celebrate together as the full-time siren sounds.
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