Blues Lead Queensland 18-6 in State of Origin Opener at Suncorp

In the 2025 State of Origin Game One at Suncorp Stadium, the New South Wales Blues dominated the Queensland Maroons in the first half, building a commanding lead of 14-2 before halftime, largely due to Nathan Cleary's playmaking and the forwards' control. Latrell Mitchell showcased exceptional skill with a remarkable mid-air catch and pass to set up Brian To'o for a try, highlighting the Blues' offensive prowess. Discipline issues and errors plagued Queensland, including a costly sin binning of Brian To'o just before halftime, which gave the Maroons an opportunity to score early in the second half. Despite some resistance, Queensland struggled to contain the Blues, who maintained pressure and territory throughout the match. A late controversial disallowed try for Queensland further dampened their chances, and the Blues led 18-6 with just a minute remaining. Overall, the Blues' dominant possession, strategic passing, and capitalizing on Queensland's mistakes proved decisive in their commanding performance.