NSW secured a heartstopping 26-20 win at ANZ Stadium to become the first Blues side since 2005 to achieve successive series wins.
After a slow start, NSW took charge midway through the second half before fighting back against a Queensland surge to retain the shield.
Read on to see how Sporting News rated each Blues player in game three.
JAMES TEDESCO – 9.5
Origin I rating: 9 Origin II rating: 8.5
Incredible. Without him, the Blues don't win. Simple as that. A very well deserved man-of-the-series.
BLAKE FERGUSON – 8.5
Origin I rating: N/A Origin II rating: 7
His carries out of trouble were invaluable. Set up the thrilling match-winner with a brilliant tip-toeing effort down the touchline.
TOM TRBOJEVIC – 6
Origin I rating: N/A Origin II rating: 10
After his sublime game two display, his threat was largely nullified. Still hasn't lost an official match in 2019.
JACK WIGHTON – 7
Origin I rating: 4 Origin II rating: 7
Always tries his guts out. Looked more comfortable at this level with each game in the series.
JOSH ADDO-CARR – 7.5
Origin I rating: 5 Origin II rating: 8.5
Eased the pressure on his team with a few bustling runs out of trouble when the going was tough.
JAMES MALONEY – 7
Origin I rating: N/A Origin II rating: 9
Wasn't allowed to dominate like he did in Origin II, but helped guide NSW home again. Born winner.
MITCHELL PEARCE – 6.5
Origin I rating: N/A Origin II rating: N/A
For 79 minutes and 30 seconds, he produced nothing spectacular. Then he banked on a beautiful lofted pass to spark the winning try. Redemption is sweet.
DANIEL SAIFITI – 4
Origin I rating: N/A Origin II rating: 7
Largely ineffective opening stint and wasn't seen again.
DAMIEN COOK – 9
Origin I rating: 8.5 Origin II rating: 7.5
How good is he? A perennial threat around the ruck and he caught Queensland out in the second half.
DAVID KLEMMER - 7
Origin I rating: 7.5 Origin II rating: N/A
Not the enforcer we've come to know in the opening exchanges but was much stronger in the second stanza.
BOYD CORDNER - 7.5
Origin I rating: 6 Origin II rating: 7.5
Didn't stop. Dented the defence with his carries and tackled his heart out.
TYSON FRIZELL - 7
Origin I rating: 6 Origin II rating: 8
Virtually unsighted in attack but worked himself to a standstill in defence with 45 tackles.
JAKE TRBOJEVIC - 7
Origin I rating: 8 Origin II rating: 9
Solid as ever, though not quite at the standard of his first two performances in the series. Looked to ball-play a little too much in the first half when NSW was on the back foot.
PAUL VAUGHAN - 8
Origin I rating: 6.5 Origin II rating: 7
Along with Dale Finucane, he reinvigorated NSW with his energy. Showed pure determination to score a try.
DALE FINUCANE - 8
Origin I rating: N/A Origin II rating: 7.5
Made a noticeable difference to the side's intensity when he came on and helped swing the momentum. Will be in blue for years to come.
CAMERON MURRAY - 7.5
Origin I rating: 8 Origin II rating: 7
His fresh legs carved up Queensland in the second half. The future of NSW.
WADE GRAHAM - 4
Origin I rating: N/A Origin II rating: 8
Wasn't able to make his mark on the fixture after sustaining a suspected torn hamstring.