State of Origin 2016: Game 3 in images and video

13th July, 2016

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Thurston's clutch goal sealed the win. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts)

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13th July, 2016

Game 3 of the 2016 State of Origin series saw the Queensland Maroons travel to face the NSW Blues at ANZ Stadium looking to secure a series clean sweep.

In the dying minutes of the game, it looked like a sweep was likely. However, a manic final minute saw the Blues move the length of the field to score a miracle match-winning try courtesy of Michael Jennings.

Re-live the best moments of Origin 3 below.

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» State of Origin Game 3 player ratings: New South Wales

Greg Inglis on fire early

Inglis scores a try Greg Inglis of the Maroons scores a try during State of Origin 3. (AAP Image/Paul Miller)

NSW respond with a try through Tyson Frizell, who scores his second Origin try in two games.

Thurston and Frizell Tyson Frizell of the Blues is tackled by Johnathan Thurston of the Maroons as he scores a try. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts)

Cooper Cronk is sent to the sin bin late in the first half

Cooper Cronk sent off Cooper Cronk of the Maroons after being sent to the sin bin during State of Origin Game 3. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts)

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NSW start the second with a quick (albeit controversial try)

But, of course, the Maroons fight back!

Sam Thaiday palms off Sam Thaiday of the Maroons fends off a tackle by Matt Moylan. (AAP Image/Paul Miller)

Which results in an Andrew Fifita brainfade of epic proportions!

Andrew Fifita is tackled Andrew Fifita of the Blues is tackled by Cameron Smith. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts)

After a chaotic final minute, the Blues snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

Thanks to a Michael Jennings try

Jennings scores a try Michael Jennings scores the winning try during the State of Origin Game 3. (AAP Image/Paul Miller)

The Blues lapped up the victory, some with more grace than others…

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