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NSW player ratings after their huge 50-6 State of Origin victory over Queensland in Townsville.

NSW PLAYER RATINGS FROM ORIGIN I:-

1 James Tedesco - 8.5

The Blues captain was solid at the back, playing his regular support role through the middle and racking up 181 running metres.

2 Brian To'o - 9.5

A dream State of Origin debut for the Penrith winger, scoring a double as well as running 215 metres - the highest of any player on the field.

3 Latrell Mitchell - 9

Barnstorming centre had a triumphant return to Origin, terrorising the left edge with two tries and a try assist.

4 Tom Trbojevic - 9.5

Brought his stunning NRL form to Origin level to score three tries in one of the most dominant performances in recent history.

5 Josh Addo-Carr - 7

Didn't get as involved on his edge but was solid in defence and kept the Maroons defenders in two minds.

6 Jarome Luai - 8

The Panthers five-eighth made it look easy in his Origin debut, polishing off the night with a try-assist for Tom Trbojevic's second.

7 Nathan Cleary - 9

The best game he has played at this level, Cleary calmly controlled the win and toughed out some solid hits.

8 Daniel Saifiti - 8

Took gutsy runs and scored his first Origin try off a set-play under the posts to make up for his three errors.

9 Damien Cook - 7.5

The South Sydney hooker was at his scheming best around the ruck and broke the line several times.

10 Jake Trbojevic - 6

Only had half an hour on the field but made 55 metres and 22 tackles without missing one.

11 Cameron Murray - 7

Toughed out 57 minutes after playing just one game in a month before coming into Origin.

12 Tariq Sims - 7

Was a handful on the left edge and came up with a brilliant cut out pass to hand Brian To'o his first Origin try.

13 Isaah Yeo - 8.5

Typified Origin spirit with a huge defensive effort to stop Dane Gagai scoring with just five minutes left on the clock.

14 Jack Wighton - 4

Had a fractured 18 minutes on the field in a true utility performance, but didn't have much impact.

15 Junior Paulo - 5

Had five runs for 66 metres in a solid 33-minute stint from the bench.

16 Payne Haas - 8.5

A huge performance from the Broncos prop, punching holes in the Queensland line with 138 metres and 29 tackles without a miss.

17 Liam Martin - 6

Played half an hour from the bench but terrorised Maroons halves in his short stint.