NSW coach Laurie Daley has labelled Nathan Cleary a legend of modern day rugby league after the halfback starred in a stunning 30-12 upset win over Queensland in the decisive third State of Origin game at Suncorp Stadium.
In a victory that gives the under-fire Daley the last laugh, No. 7 Cleary helped the Blues to a surprise 18-0 lead by scoring two first-half tries and stripping the ball ahead of their third.