THE Queensland Reds are one game away from becoming one of Australian sport's great redemption stories after securing a home Super Rugby grand final with victory against the Auckland Blues.

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It all came together on the night for Ewen McKenzie's men as they outclassed the Blues at Suncorp Stadium, setting up the franchise's first appearance in a Super Rugby decider next Saturday that will top off a mammoth week of football in the Queensland capital.

Queensland will play either the Crusaders or Stormers, who played overnight in Cape Town.

The Blues asked some questions, scoring just before half-time to trail 15-7 at the break. But the mesmerising Quade Cooper had more than enough answers, spinning a tale of magic as he set up two tries and made up for an ordinary night with the boot (three from seven).