When it comes to foul play, the referee, while able to call on the Bunker for guidance, has the final say. Christian Nicolussi

Queensland's coach bats away questions about the notable absence of Brisbane's star fullback after seeing his side cough up a 20-point lead.

Queensland fans will be fuming. Even some NSW legends didn’t think the Maroons fullback should have been marched for a tackle on Tolu Koula. Christian Nicolussi

When the Blues needed heroes to get on top of the Maroons in State of Origin I, they turned to a debutante and the oldest player on the field.

Maroons great Darren Lockyer says the decision to send off Kalyn Ponga late in State of Origin will be hard to accept for Queenslanders.

The Blues leave it late, the Maroons finish with 12 players, while the bunker draws the ire of players, commentators and spectators alike. Here are five quick hits from State of...