In the history of State of Origin, only seven series have been decided in a 3-0 result.
Since its inception as a three-game series back in 1982, NSW have achieved the feat three times - the last of those coming all the way back in 2000.
For the Maroons, they have whitewashed their rivals on four separate occasions - 1988, 1989, 1995 and 2010.
That means for over a decade, neither NSW nor Queensland have been able to secure a clean sweep.
Following victories in the first two games, the Maroons looked like red-hot favourites to make it 3-0 in the final game of 2023. But they were ultimately unable to get the job done as the Blues responded in style at home to avoid the clean sweep and keep the drought for both sides running.
Here's a recap of the last time either side completed an Origin whitewash.
2010 - QUEENSLAND
In the midst of the Maroons' eight-straight series wins, this happened.
The opening game was decided by just four points - but that was only due to two tries in the final 10 minutes from the Blues to make it 28-24.
Game II was a much bigger scoreline, with the Maroons running out 34-6 winners and securing the series.
Heading into the final game of the 2010 series, NSW made a bunch of changes - but they still lost 23-18.
This was the only time Queensland earned a 3-0 victory during their reign of dominance in the Origin arena.
2000 - NEW SOUTH WALES
This series is perhaps most famous for Bryan Fletcher's hand grenade try celebration.
Following impressive wins in the first two games, NSW came out in the third clash and decimated their opponents to the tune of 56-16.
Ryan Girdler scored 32 points (the most in a single Origin game) as the Blues embarrassed the Maroons at Stadium Australia.
Since then, the Blues have failed to win a series 3-0.
