The venue for Brisbane's Good Friday clash with Melbourne remains under a COVID-19 cloud as the NRL line up several contingencies amid talks with Victoria's government.
Manly coach Des Hasler has paid tribute to Keith Titmuss as a "popular" Sea Eagle after the emerging forward died following a training session yesterday.
History lessons in the New South Wales camp could give them an edge tonight as they look to win their first State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium in 15 years.
Brad Fittler hailed Nathan Cleary's character as the New South Wales halfback answered his critics in a 34-10 flogging of Queensland to force a State of Origin decider.
The sides then traded tries, with the Ferns scoring through Honey Hireme-Smiler and Samoa through Ricshay Lemanu, before Stephens-Daly's impressive solo run extended the gap to 12 points at halftime.
Queensland's unlikely bunch of rookies have pulled off a State of Origin miracle in the city of churches, coming from behind to claim a famous 18-14 win over New South Wales.