2026 State of Origin Game III Preview

2026 State of Origin Game III Preview | Decider at Suncorp, Maroons Belief & Queensland Pride It all comes down to this. With the 2026 State of Origin Series locked at one-all, Queensland returns to Suncorp Stadium for a blockbuster Game III decider. In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Mark Braybrook is joined by Moses Mbye, Wally Lewis and Matt Gillett to preview the biggest game of the series and break down what Queensland must do to lift the shield. The panel discusses the confidence gained from Queensland’s Game II win in Melbourne, the return of Pat Carrigan and Jeremiah Nanai, the rise of Sam Walker, Max Plath and Jojo Fifita, and the possible role Reece Walsh could play off the bench. They also take a closer look at the New South Wales changes, the kicking game battle between the Blues’ halves, Harry Grant’s influence around the ruck, and the key moments that could decide the Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium. A decider at Lang Park. Queensland pride on the line. And a series waiting to be won. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to the Game III preview 01:46 – What changes in an Origin decider 05:06 – Queensland and New South Wales team changes 07:19 – Queensland’s bench and forward rotation 08:22 – Queensland’s debutants standing up 11:55 – Reece Walsh’s possible role 13:45 – New South Wales changes and expected style 15:53 – Harry Grant’s influence around the ruck 18:42 – The kicking game battle 22:46 – Queensland’s key to victory 25:33 – Man of the Match predictions 28:01 – Final thoughts ahead of the decider Subscribe to the FOGS Queenslander Podcast Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube #FOGS #FOGSQueenslander #StateOfOrigin #QueenslandMaroons #QueenslandRugbyLeague #NRL #SuncorpStadium #OriginDecider #Queenslander