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What happened to the Queensland-based Maroons?
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One of the most famous victories in Brisbane s proud history was inspired not by Darren Lockyer, Allan Langer or Gorden Tallis but rather Nick Parfitt, Stu Kelly, Shane Walker and an unheralded, unfashionable mob that will forever be known as the Baby Broncos.
Back in round 12, 2002, the Broncos were midway through yet another stellar campaign that would see them play finals footy for the 11th year in a row.
And while that sustained period of success delivered four premierships to Red Hill, it also came with the caveat that when State of Origin rolled around each year a posse of Broncos would be required to pull on the maroon of Queensland.
In the search for inspiration ahead of a do-or-die clash at Suncorp Stadium in a fortnight's time, Maroons coach Paul Green could do worse than delve into the Origin archives and show his shattered troops some footage of gallant wins that followed galling losses.