Queensland has responded from their opening loss in the State Of Origin series, to record a 30-0 thumping of New South Wales in game two yesterday evening at Suncorp Stadium.The Maroons proved way too good for the Blues who simply had no answers, in what Queensland coach Mal Meninga described as "near the perfect footy game".
Melbourne Storm centre Greg Inglis was the star for Queensland as he created the opening two tries for the hosts inside the first 20 minutes with debutant Darius Boyd the happy benificiary.
Five-eighth Johnathan Thurston added a trio of penalties before Ben Hannant and Israel Folau each scored a try in the second-half, to equal the Maroons best ever winning-margin over their southern rivals.
New South Wales simply had no answers as they were shut-out for just the second time in Origin history.
The Blues' halves Peter Wallace and Greg Bird proved ineffective while their pack was well beaten by the Maroons who were lead by returning front-rower Steve Price.
It was a stunning turnaround from Queensland after game one, as the Maroons played with increased purpose, enthusiasm and intensity.
Their were some post-match claims that referee Tony Archer favoured the hosts but New South Wales coach Craig Bellamy confirmed "Queensland were too good on the night".
The Maroons victory sends the series into a decider, as Queensland chase a rare Origin treble.
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