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Slater's efforts rated among State of Origin's greatest

The victorious Maroons sing the team song in the rooms after their Origin triumph. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Queensland Rugby League boss Ben Ikin has lauded Billy Slater's brave coaching, placing the backs-to-the-wall State of Origin success among the Maroons' greatest.

Wednesday night's Origin win immediately earned the 2025 Maroons a place in Queensland folklore, after coming back from 1-0 down with two wins on the road.

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