The game was all but over and the Origin shield retained, but with time ticking down at Suncorp Stadium, Maroons forward Tino Fa'asuamaleaui was determined to show no mercy to New South Wales.
After the Titans skipper put a huge tackle on Isaah Yeo, forcing him to cough up the ball and deny Brad Fittler's side their last attacking chance, he turned to the scoreboard and threw a wave to the Blues' supporters bay. “Yeah, it was just a bit of a cheeky moment and I probably regret it now, but in the moment, I was just so excited and happy to get the win,” Fa’asuamaleaui said.“At the kick-offs they were giving it to me and that was just my way to let them know that ‘you're in Queensland now’.Tino Fa'asuamaleaui celebrates another Origin series win with Reuben Cotter“We tried not to get caught up in all that [targeting by the Blues].
Fa'asuamaleaui's final minute efforts were no different to his attitude throughout the contest, making a conscious focus on jumping on several loose balls throughout the match to win back possession for his side.“You have to do it for Queensland.