Laurie Daley was left searching for words when asked to put into perspective just how much a victory in the State of Origin decider would mean to him.
The question put to Daley was a simple one — where would a series-clinching win rank among everything he has experienced in Origin, both as one of the competition's most celebrated players and as a coach?
His response was telling. Daley was momentarily lost for words, an unusual position for the normally measured and composed figure, suggesting the prospect of a decider triumph carries enormous emotional weight for him across both chapters of his long Origin journey.
