"The atmosphere in front of a sell-out crowd of 80,000 people in Sydney was outstanding. The occasion of playing in front of 90,000 people at the old MCG was extraordinary. But listen to me when I say, playing an Origin decider in front of a parochial Queensland crowd in Brisbane is a completely different experience". Empty: Blues players stand dejected after their crushing defeat in the Origin decider. Credit:Getty Images Hmmm ... Unfortunately the Blues just weren't ready for the challenge. Queensland last night produced one of the most complete and dominant team performances in Origin history. To be honest, only one team played. The Maroons enjoyed 64 per cent of possession. They won the penalties 12-5. Queensland had 42 opportunities with the ball and completed an unbelievable 37 sets of six. NSW completed 17 of 25.

NSW players were forced to make 319 tackles to only 181 by the Queenslanders. Queensland had 50 tackles inside the NSW 20 metre zone, so much did they control possession and field position. The Maroons produced eight tries. They were unlucky not to score several more. To put an exclamation mark on their night, Queensland champion Johnathan Thurston kicked nine goals from nine attempts. What else would you like to know? I could talk a lot more about what happened. But you saw it unfold for yourselves. I guess the questions that have to be raised all start with the word "WHY"? Why were NSW blown off the park in this manner? Why does a game of this importance and profile produce such a lop-sided result? Why did the Blue's defensive resolve capitulate to a level where the "care factor" rated close to zero. I could go on. If you are a Blues fan you could think of many more. Their will be plenty of soul searching from the Blue's camp. It was a disappointing performance. They never really raised a yelp.

I guess the questions that have to be raised all start with the word "WHY"? The thing I noticed most in the early stages of the match was the difference in the intent and physicality of the two teams — especially in defence. The Queensland players "hit" with their tackles. They hit to hurt. They wanted to stamp their authority and dish out punishment. NSW on the other hand were submissive in their approach to tackling technique. They wanted to grab and wrestle — just like they are taught to do in club football every weekend. Unfortunately, that just didn't cut it in match like a State of Origin decider in Brisbane. All credit to the champion Queensland players who lifted themselves to a peak for this all-important clash on home soil. Some of them may well have played their final game in Maroon colours. What wonderful memories they take into their retirement.

They were dominant in every facet. At times they were moving the ball, standing in tackles to offload and pushing NSW defenders aside almost at will. The execution of their set plays was outstanding. Their commitment to the nitty gritty parts of the game like supporting the man in possession, chasing kicks and falling on loose balls set them apart. They inspired their home town fans with every run, tackle, chase and leap. Twice Queenslanders dragged the ball back from the grandstands to keep it alive. For New South Wales? Well, there will be several players who have also now played their last Origin game. I will leave it for greater minds than myself to determine if maybe these decisions should've been made on a couple of players a little earlier. Loading In the end though, the scoreboard says it all. On the State of Origin shield they will engrave — "2015 Queensland".

I will leave it to you good people to tell your grandchildren how it happened.