In a dramatic night that delivered everything from controversy to comedy gold, the Queensland Maroons sealed the 2025 State of Origin series with a powerful 24‑12 win over the New South Wales Blues — but it was what happened after the final whistle that truly sent fans into a frenzy.
The game, held at a packed Suncorp Stadium, got off to a blistering start for Queensland, who stormed ahead with a 20-point lead in the opening half. However, a contentious moment involving a possible forward pass in the lead-up to Xavier Coates’ try sparked heated debate among pundits and Blues supporters. Despite the uproar, the try stood, and Queensland never looked back.
But the real twist came in the post-match coverage.
As Channel 9’s Darren Lockyer entered the Maroons’ locker room to conduct live interviews amid the celebrations, the broadcast took an unexpected — and hilarious — turn. Former Queensland legend Norm Carr, 70, interrupted the segment with a blunt and unfiltered “f*** off” on live television, leaving Lockyer stunned and viewers in stitches.
The moment instantly went viral, with fans flooding social media to declare it one of the greatest live TV blunders in Origin history. Many praised Carr for his raw authenticity, while others called it the perfect capstone to a glorious night for Queensland.
“First we win the shield, then we get that on live TV? Unbeatable,” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter).
With their series win and a now-iconic locker room moment, the Maroons and their fans truly got the last laugh — both on and off the field.
