SEVEN years of Origin failure has pushed NSW to become footbrawlers who now resort to their fists out of frustration. Trent Merrin's punching attack on Brent Tate in Origin II has set the stage for a fiery decider in Sydney on July 17 when the Maroons will have a memory bank full of NSW punches to inspire their quest for eight straight titles. NSW have become so frustrated at their inability to beat the Maroons that the only thing shorter than their list of series wins this century is the fuse of their hot-headed players. The Blues have thrown punches in the past three Origin matches, with skipper Paul Gallen guilty of sparking brawls in the 2012 decider and this year's series opener....
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