This year's State of Origin series is done and dusted. But were you paying attention?

Nathan Cleary concedes his doubters are right to question his track record at State of Origin level, admonishing himself following the Blues' loss in the series decider.

After Josh Papalii returns for one last glorious State of Origin hurrah, on a night when family means everything, his son Noah steals the show with a gorgeous, heartwarming moment.

If ever there was a game that proved all the State of Origin hyperbole and jabber were true, Queensland's victory to seal the 2025 series was it.

Cameron Munster has enough legendary State of Origin performances to put him among the all-time greats, but this one felt like it was just for him, his family and his mates.

After what they did together last year, this New South Wales team was supposed to be different. But in the aftermath of Origin III, it's the same old story for the battered Blues.