Written by Rhylan Bush

Queensland Survive Blues Blitz in Perth Thriller

With State of Origin season heating up and Game Two now in the books, here’s everything you missed from a showdown that left fans breathless — and already counting the days to the decider.

In front of a roaring crowd at Perth’s Optus Stadium, Queensland claimed their first-ever win on Western Australian soil in nail-biting fashion, edging out the Blues with a dramatic 26–24 victory. But while the scoreboard tells one story, the match itself painted a far more chaotic picture — one that leaves plenty of questions heading into the series finale.

The Maroons came out firing in the first half, delivering a masterclass in Origin intensity. Four tries, all converted, plus a penalty goal, saw them charge to a commanding 26–6 lead by halftime. They were relentless — slick passing, brutal defence, and clinical execution left the Blues scrambling.

But if Queensland owned the first 40 minutes, New South Wales came out of the sheds like a different beast in the second. What followed was one of the most astonishing Origin comebacks in recent memory. The Blues piled on five unanswered tries, two of them converted, and held the Maroons completely scoreless in the second half.

Despite their ferocious fightback, the Blues fell just short of what would have been a miraculous comeback — the siren blaring as they sat agonisingly two points adrift. But the question now echoes around the footy world: did the better team really win?

Social media lit up in the aftermath, with fans from both sides furiously defending their teams. Queensland supporters praised their explosive start and game management, while Blues fans highlighted their side’s heart, hunger, and dominance in the latter stages.

What’s undeniable is that this series has now exploded into a full-blown war — one that will be decided in a blockbuster Game Three in Sydney. With the series tied and tempers high, the stage is set for a momentous conclusion to one of the most dramatic Origin series in recent history.

Bring on the decider.