Queensland are in the box seat to go back to back after Selwyn Cobbo led a try-scoring tsunami in Melbourne to level the State of Origin series against NSW.
The burly winger bagged a hat-trick as the Maroons ran in seven tries, including six after halftime, to secure a 44-24 victory over the Blues.
The teams will head to Suncorp Stadium for the game-three decider on July 8.