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'No fear': Smith gives Maroons half ultimate accolade

Sam Walker has been hailed for his Origin brilliance by a former Maroons' great. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Queensland legend Cameron Smith says Sam Walker has answered all his critics emphatically after his man-of-the-match display at the MCG.

The 24-year-old half landed eight goals from eight attempts on Wednesday and took control of the match when the Maroons trailed 10-2, outplaying opposite number Nathan Cleary in a 44-24 win to take the State of Origin series to a decider in Brisbane.

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