NSW Blues record at home: How do they perform in Sydney?

This year's State of Origin series headed to Sydney for a decider.

How do NSW fare at home, and what is their record in do-or-die Game 3s?

The Sporting News brings you the numbers.

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NSW at home: Origin record in Sydney

The Blues have a positive record when playing at home, winning 35 of the 63 matches on their territory. 

From 1999 to 2006, NSW won 10 consecutive matches in Sydney.

NSW in deciders: Origin Game 3 record 

When it comes to deciders, NSW have historically struggled.

Of the 24 series tied after two matches, the Blues have only won Game 3 on six occasions.

The Maroons have won 16 deciders, with two series drawn. 

Origin deciders in Sydney: Full history

Prior to Queensland's stunning series-clinching win in enemy territory this year, the last Origin decider in Sydney took place in 2019, with the Blues emerging victorious 26-20.

The Maroons took out the two prior in 2013 and 2008.

Of all eight deciders taking place on NSW soil, Queensland have won five.

NSW vs. QLD: All-time Origin head-to-head

There have been 135 matches in Origin history, and Queensland have won 72 of them.

NSW sit 11 games behind with 61 wins, with the remaining two matches drawn.