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State of Origin 3: Best moments from the game

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In the mighty State of Origin series decider for 2017 at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium, some of the great moments captured on and off the field.

Brothers-in-arms: Johnathan Thurston will do the honours for old mate Cameron Smith.

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Brothers-in-arms: Johnathan Thurston will do the honours for old mate Cameron Smith.Credit:AAP

Valentine Holmes of the Maroons celebrates a try with team mates during the State of Origin series decider.

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Valentine Holmes of the Maroons celebrates a try with team mates during the State of Origin series decider. Credit:Glenn Hunt/AAP

Jarred Wallace of the Queensland Maroons (left) celebrates.

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Jarred Wallace of the Queensland Maroons (left) celebrates. Credit:Dan Peled/AAP

Jarred Wallace of the Queensland Maroons scores his first Origin try.

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Jarred Wallace of the Queensland Maroons scores his first Origin try. Credit:AAP

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Valentine Holmes of the Queensland Maroons crosses over before the try was deemed a no-try.

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Valentine Holmes of the Queensland Maroons crosses over before the try was deemed a no-try.Credit:AAP

Queenslanderrrr! Maroons fan Sario Nakata gets into the spirit of Origin before the series decider in Brisbane.

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Queenslanderrrr! Maroons fan Sario Nakata gets into the spirit of Origin before the series decider in Brisbane. Credit:Glenn Hunt/AAP

Cameron Munster of the Queensland Maroons is tackled by Mitchell Pearce.

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Cameron Munster of the Queensland Maroons is tackled by Mitchell Pearce.Credit:Dave Hunt/AAP

Valentine Holmes of the Queensland Maroons scores.

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Valentine Holmes of the Queensland Maroons scores.Credit:Dave Hunt/AAP

Mixed bag: Hayne playing in the centres during the 2017 State of Origin series.

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Mixed bag: Hayne playing in the centres during the 2017 State of Origin series.Credit:AAP

Brett Morris of the NSW Blues tackles Queensland's Cooper Cronk over the tryline during State of Origin Game 3.

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Brett Morris of the NSW Blues tackles Queensland's Cooper Cronk over the tryline during State of Origin Game 3. Credit:Dave Hunt/AAP

Mitchell Pearce of the NSW Blues is tackled during the game.

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Mitchell Pearce of the NSW Blues is tackled during the game. Credit:Dave Hunt/AAP

Left behind: Valentine Holmes of the Maroons gets past Mitchell Pearce.

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Left behind: Valentine Holmes of the Maroons gets past Mitchell Pearce.Credit:Darren England/AAP

Josh Papalii of the Queensland Maroons pushes Boyd Cordner of the NSW Blues during State of Origin Game 3 on Wednesday.

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Josh Papalii of the Queensland Maroons pushes Boyd Cordner of the NSW Blues during State of Origin Game 3 on Wednesday. Credit:Dan Peled/AAP

Pyrotechnics during the game.

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Pyrotechnics during the game. Credit:Glenn Hunt/AAP

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Valentine Holmes of the Maroons scores a try.

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Valentine Holmes of the Maroons scores a try.Credit:AAP

Fans outside Suncorp Stadium before the game.

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Fans outside Suncorp Stadium before the game. Credit:Glenn Hunt/AAP

Fans flocked to Suncorp Stadium for the game.

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Fans flocked to Suncorp Stadium for the game. Credit:Glenn Hunt/AAP

Maroons fans Sally Perram and Sue Dunn left no one guessing their team.

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Maroons fans Sally Perram and Sue Dunn left no one guessing their team. Credit:Glenn Hunt/AAP

Maroons supporters Greg and Sarah Columbus at the series decider in Brisbane.

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Maroons supporters Greg and Sarah Columbus at the series decider in Brisbane. Credit:Glenn Hunt/AAP

Queensland fans before the State of Origin game 3.

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Queensland fans before the State of Origin game 3. Credit:Darren England/AAP