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Jacob Shteyman

SHOCKING: Dearden cements origin credentials in dce masterclass - What They Never Told You

Tom Dearden (r) was happy to play a secondary role to Daly Cherry-Evans (l) in the win over NSW. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

While Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans orchestrated his side's 38-10 State of Origin demolition of NSW, halves partner Tom Dearden was happy to play second fiddle.

His unflashy display as Cherry-Evans' foil was a reminder of why the 23-year-old has a long career ahead of him as a Maroons mainstay.

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