State of Origin 2024 Game 3 in pictures: QLD Maroons vs NSW ...

Reece Walsh looks dejected as he holds his daughter Leila following the Maroons' loss in game three.

Queensland Maroons players and staff look dejected after losing game three of the 2024 State of Origin series.

Speaking post-match, Harry Grant rued small errors from his side that added up.

"[Lacking] possession, cheap penalties and cheap errors," he told Nine's Darren Lockyer.

"That's Origin, you can't slip up. When you do, your opposition takes chances and I think that was it [for us] tonight.

"We had a few opportunities: they defended well, we defended well but we missed a couple."

Reece Walsh and his Maroons teammates react after Queensland went down 14-4 to NSW.

Maroons coach Billy Slater checks in with captain Daly Cherry-Evans following their series loss.

A battered and bruised Mitchell Moses celebrates with his daughter Aspyn.

Moses ruptured his right bicep in the closing stages of the match, ending his NRL season with the Parramatta Eels.

Angus Crichton poses with his Wally Lewis Medal and the State of Origin Shield.

Blues players celebrate with the State of Origin Shield after winning the 2024 series 2-1.

Angus Crichton is presented with the Wally Lewis Medal as the player of the series.

The accolade adds an exclamation mark to Crichton's series after he started the NRL season in reserve grade before working his way back to the pinnacle of the sport.

Dylan Edwards was named player of the match for Origin III.

Edwards finished the decider with 234 run metres and seven tackle breaks.

Zac Lomax and Jarome Luai embrace after the Blues' historic win over the Maroons at Suncorp Stadium.

The NSW Blues celebrate after winning the 2024 State of Origin series 2-1 after a 14-4 win in game three.

Dane Gagai and Jeremiah Nanai of the Maroons react during Origin III as the series win slips through their fingers.

Mitchell Moses makes it back-to-back tries for the Blues after darting over from close range.

Mitchell Moses of the Blues makes a break to score a try during game three of the 2024 State of Origin series.

Bradman Best celebrates with teammates after scoring the first try of Origin III.

Reece Walsh of the Maroons kicks off to start the second half.

Queensland took a 2-0 lead into the main break after Valentine Holmes scored a penalty shot on the siren.

Valentine Holmes of the Maroons kicks his second penalty goal of the match.

Blues centre Stephen Crichton lost the ball as he attempted to burrow his way over the tryline and score in the first half.

Arriving on the scene a fraction late, Reece Walsh was penalised and placed on report after his foot made contact with Crichton's head.

Despite Crichton knocking on the ball, the Bunker awarded the Blues the penalty for dangerous contact.

"I can't disappear," Walsh was heard saying to referee Ashey Klein.

Ben Hunt of the Maroons leaves the field for a HIA after copping off second-best in a tackle with Spencer Leniu.

Jeremiah Nanai of the Maroons is sent to the sin bin by referee Ashley Klein for being the third man in.

A melee spilt over the sideline and onto the Maroons' bench with players from both sides involved.

"The animosity between these two teams unfolded into something much bigger on the sideline," James Bracey said for Nine at half time.

Reece Walsh of the Maroons is tackled by Angus Crichton of the Blues early in the first half of Origin III.

The heavy collision forced Crichton off for a HIA.

Harry Grant of the Maroons kicks the ball during game three of the 2024 State of Origin series.

In a late change to Billy Slater's side, Grant started the match at hooker, relagating Ben Hunt to the bench.

The Blues stand and sing the national anthem before Origin III.

The team earlier ran onto the field to  to a chorus of boos from the home supporters.

Wally Lewis supporter group 'The Wallys' pay homage to the King at Suncorp Stadium.

A Blues supporter shows his support ahead of game three.

Queensland premier Steven Miles poses for a photo with footy fans ahead of game three of the 2024 State of Origin series.

NSW supporters descend on Brisbane with the hope their side can defy history to clinch the 2024 series with victory in Origin III.

Blues and Maroons supporters prepare to leave their friendships at the gates of Suncorp Stadium.

Queensland Maroons supporters arrive at Suncorp Stadium for the decider.

Fans arrive ahead of game three of the 2024 State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium.