State of Origin: Emotion-charged Maroons have reason to lift in series decider against NSW Blues

The build-up to Game 3 has been muted after the death of Qld captain Cameron Munster's dad while NSW focus on correcting past mistakes

Personal adversity may have defined the build-up to the third State of Origin clash in Sydney on Wednesday, but in the tradition of rugby league's great contest the bonds within a team will determine the winner of this year's shield.

The shock death of the father of Queensland captain Cameron Munster on the weekend, six months after the dad of coach Billy Slater also passed away, has changed the tone in the countdown to kick-off.