A general view of the pitch ahead of Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
State of Origin 2026 - Game 2 Highlights
Queensland has evened the 2026 State of Origin series with a commanding 44-24 win over New South Wales in Game 2 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After trailing at halftime, Queensland stormed back with six second half tries, with Selwyn Cobbo grabbing a hat-trick. Sam Walker's impressive play earned him Player of the Match, as the Maroons' attacking display overwhelmed the Blues. The series is now tied 1-1, setting up a blockbuster decider in Game 3.
- Queensland beats NSW 44-24 in Game 2 at MCG to tie series 1-1
- Selwyn Cobbo scores a hat-trick, Sam Walker named Player of the Match
- Series decider to be played in Brisbane on July 8
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A general view of the pitch ahead of Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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The State of Origin shield is displayed ahead of Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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A general view of the pitch ahead of Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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Nathan Cleary of the New South Wales Blues inspects the field ahead of Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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Laurie Daley, head coach of the New South Wales Blues, speaks with Andrew Johns ahead of Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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Billy Slater, head coach of the Queensland Maroons, inspects the field ahead of Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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New South Wales Blues fans gather ahead of Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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Josh Giddey (C), Australian basketball player, speaks with Atonio Mafi (L) and Jonah Laulu (R) of the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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Nathan Cleary of the New South Wales Blues leads his team onto the field during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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James Tedesco of the New South Wales Blues runs onto the field ahead of Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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Harry Grant of the Queensland Maroons runs onto the field during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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The Queensland Maroons line up for the national anthem ahead of Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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A general view during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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The New South Wales Blues line up for the national anthem ahead of Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow of the Queensland Maroons scores a try during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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Selwyn Cobbo of the Queensland Maroons celebrates a try during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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Dylan Lucas of the New South Wales Blues looks on after Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Action during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland. (Getty)
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Lindsay Collins of the Queensland Maroons celebrates scoring a try with teammates during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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Isaah Yeo of the New South Wales Blues is tackled during Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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New South Wales Blues players look dejected following defeat in Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series against the Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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New South Wales Blues players after Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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Jojo Fifita and Robert Toia of the Queensland Maroons embrace at full-time following Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
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James Tedesco of the New South Wales Blues and Cameron Munster of the Queensland Maroons embrace at full-time following Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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Brian To'o and James Tedesco of the New South Wales Blues after Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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James Tedesco of the New South Wales Blues after Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Getty)
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