Cleary Silences Critics as NSW Make Origin History with Decider Win The decider at Lang Park is often a battle of nerves for both teams, but this year it was a test of character that saw Nathan Cleary silence his critics and lead NSW to their third consecutive Origin win in Brisbane.
The 30 12 victory marked the Blues' first time winning consecutive deciders at the venue since 2014 and brought the series back to the south of the Tweed River.
While Cleary's performance was undoubtedly the standout, coach Laurie Daley deserves credit for instilling a sense of calm and resilience in his team.