There would be no "bluewash" or fairytale finish to the 2014 State of Origin series as Queensland gatecrashed the NSW party.
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The Maroons left Suncorp Stadium 32-8 victors but, for the first time in eight years, a NSW skipper finished the series with the State of Origin Shield.
Blues players celebrate their series win after game three of the State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the NSW Blues at Suncorp Stadium on July 9, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia. Pic: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images