By Simon Smale and Jon Healy, ABC
Kurt Capewell of the Maroons scores a try during the State of Origin game two in Perth, 2025. Photo: AAP / Photosport
Queensland has lifted for grieving skipper Cameron Munster to stun New South Wales 24-12 in the decider and claim the 2025 Origin series.
Munster played just days after the shock death of his father, winning a famous series in just his second game as the state's captain.
"So much love and appreciation to Cameron for the way he showed up tonight to play and how he handled this," hooker Harry Grant told ABC Sport.
"The only way we could repay him was through our actions to give him something to remember through this time.
"We played for him tonight."
Tom Dearden starred in a magical performance from the Maroons, winning the Wally Lewis Medal as player of the series.
It caps a remarkable ascension for Dearden, who debuted in the 2022 decider, missed 2023, stepped in for Munster in the 2024 series and replaced captain Daly Cherry-Evans as halfback after game one this year.
See how the action unfolded on our blog:
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