Live coverage: State of Origin game two as NSW look to end QLD’s chances to claim the series

QUEENSLAND Origin legend Johnathan Thurston has slammed the decisions made by Maroons players during key moments of Sunday's clash against the Blues.

QUEENSLAND Origin legend Johnathan Thurston has slammed the decisions made by Maroons players during key moments of Sunday's clash against the Blues.

Thurston was speaking during Channel Nine's post-match coverage when he unloaded on the Maroons.

"(I'm) dumbfounded how Queensland played for 10 minutes," Thurston said.

"A centre going off for 10 minutes, I don't think they targeted that edge much.

"The first set they had, Ben Hunt kicks it dead. 20m restart. That is a brain explosion.

"Then Will (Chambers) picks up James Maloney and that was fourth tackle and slams him into the ground … Only 12 men and get the ball back and get another penalty.

"Like Joey (fellow commentator Andrew Johns) said, it was dumb footy.

"Full credit to the Blues that they defended well with everything Queensland threw at them. It was a massive learning curve for the halves and hooker."

Originally published as Live coverage: State of Origin game two as NSW look to end QLD’s chances to claim the series

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