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2005 State of Origin 3:

Danny Buderus leads out New South Wales, to the deciding match of 2005. New South Wales line up ... ... for the national anthem ... ... (of Australia). Andrew Johns fakes a major knee injury to get a breather ... ... and gives us all ... ... actual heart attacks Thumping defence by Andrew Johns, Danny Buderus and Craig Fitzgibbon on Matt Bowen. Andrew Johns ducks past Brad Thorn. Michael Crocker and Braith Anasta collide, while Danny Buderus runs past. Andrew Johns about to throw a one-handed pass. Andrew Johns yells some instructions. Darren Lockyer is pulled down by Steve Simpson. Andrew Johns gets pumped up ... ... with that big-match spirit! Andrew Johns offloads from Corey Parker's tackle. Andrew Johns with another precision kick. Andrew Johns and Craig Fitzgibbon take care of Petero Civoniceva. Steve Simpson makes yet another tackle. Andrew Johns offloads to Andrew Ryan. Andrew Johns in all likelyhood about to pass. Andrew Johns makes a thumping kick. Cory Parker is wrapped up by Andrew Johns. Johnathan Thurston and Andrew Johns share some sort of disagreement. Mayhem ensues as Kennedy takes a dive ... ... leading to a broughaha as Danny Buderus and Michael Crocker get it on. Andrew Johns yelling to keep the mind on the job, perhaps. Andrew Johns about to grab another two points. Andrew Johns celebrates after setting up another try, in the massacre. Danny Buderus is picked up in a nasty looking tackle. Andrew Johns celebrates after Matt King's second try. Andrew Johns sets up another try ... ... and after a while ... ... Jason Ryles comes to ... ... celebrate! Andrew Johns but the ball on the tee ... ... and kicks the sideline conversion ... ... possibly getting it over. Andrew Johns thumps into the ground. 'Woohoo!' Everything goes the Blues way ... ... as New South Wales wrap up the series. Andrew Johns spends the last few minutes on the bench ... ... and watches on ... ... as New South Wales finish off a little dodgily. Danny Buderus and Ben Kennedy celebrate the win. Andrew Johns loves the classic away win. Andrew Johns goes ape at the win. Andrew Johns and Anthony Minichiello embrace. High fives all round ... ... as Andrew Johns is ... ... ecstatic ... ... at completing a brilliant origin comeback. Former teammates Andrew Johns and Ben Kennedy lap up the win. Michael Hagan congratulates Andrew Johns ... ... on possibly ending his origin coaching career. New South Wales mill around as the presentations take place. Danny Buderus ... ... lifts up the shield ... ... and is over the moon ... ... at his second win as New South Wales captain. New South Wales ... ... have the group photos taken ... ... and smile it up. New South Wales - Origin champs 2005! Anthony Minichiello and Andrew Johns have a laugh ... ... and then lay their hands on ... ... the shield. Andrew Johns with the spoils of success. Andrew Johns raises the State of Origin shield in triumph. Andrew Johns and Braith Anasta ... ... enjoying the lap of honour. Danny Buderus gives the thumbs up on the lap of honour. A satisfied dressing room after the match. Danny Buderus presents ... ... the series winning ring ... ... to Andrew Johns. Danny Buderus presents the ring to Steve Simpson. Andrew Johns relaxes after a masterful performance.