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Cleary, Tedesco fire NSW to classic Origin comeback win

NSW celebrate their come-from-behind win over Queensland in Game 1 of State of Origin. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Laurie Daley is saluting his NSW heroes after Nathan Cleary, fearless debutant Ethan Strange and grand old master James Tedesco sparked the Blues to the biggest comeback win in State of Origin history.

A 78th-minute try to the returning Tedesco helped the Blues to a gripping 22-20 home victory Wednesday night after Queensland's superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga was sent off by referee Ashley Klein for a shoulder charge on Tolu Koula.

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