Phil Gould, the Blues’ most successful coach, had his say on NSW’s Wednesday night performance.

Queensland has ignited with 36 points in the second half of State of Origin II to beat the Blues 44-24 at the MCG and send the series to a Lang Park decider.

In what will almost certainly be Laurie Daley’s last game in charge of NSW, his team must now attempt to avoid another series defeat in the most unwelcoming of territory.

With two tries in the first 20 minutes and a priceless 10-point lead, a shortcut to the Origin shield lay wide open for the Blues.

Former NSW coach Phil Gould speaks after the side's 44-24 loss to Queensland.

Phil Gould, the Blues’ most successful coach, had his say on NSW’s Wednesday night performance.