Player ratings for the NSW Blues to Game 3 of the 2019 Holden State of Origin series.

1. James Tedesco: Finally broke free with a brilliant run that set the stage for the Blues' first try, charged over to give NSW the lead early in the second half before scoring the match-winner. 9/10

2. Blake Ferguson: Did a mountain of work running the ball out from the Blues' end then danced along the sideline before setting up Tedesco's match-winner. 8

3. Tom Trbojevic: Had an early drop and struggled to get into the game. Pulled off a trysaving tackle before setting Blake Ferguson free to set up the winning score. 6

4. Jack Wighton: Willing all night in both attack and defence, running the ball hard and pulling off a string of important tackles. 7

5. Josh Addo-Carr: Starved of opportunity but when he got the chance charged into the teeth of the Maroons defence. 6

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6. James Maloney: Worked hard to make things happen and after he had the kick charged down which allowed Queensland to equalise kicked the goal that iced the series win. 6

7. Mitchell Pearce: Played his part in the series-clincher. Tried hard all night and started the move that saw Tedesco cross for the winning try. 6.5

8. Daniel Saifiti: Enthusiastic in defence and ran the ball hard. Made his presence felt in his 21 minutes on the field to start the match. 5

9. Damien Cook: Topped the first half tackle count for both sides (26) and probed constantly from dummy half before setting up the Blues' first try. Ran riot in the second half including a brilliant solo try from 40m out. 8.5