BROADCAST GUIDE | Everything you need to know ahead of THE DECIDER – STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 3 on Channel 9

The most dramatic Origin series in recent memory will culminate in the ultimate finale when the 9Network showcases The Decider – State of Origin III, Exclusive, Live and Free on Channel 9HD and 9Now. 

The Queenslanders will step onto their home turf as underdogs, a position they thrive in, after the late withdrawal of superstar playmaker Cameron Munster.

However, coach Billy Slater, captain Daly Cherry-Evans and human highlight reel Kalyn Ponga won’t lack any motivation in pulling off an upset in front of the Maroons army at a sold-out Suncorp Stadium.

Having only won two deciders in 12 attempts in Brisbane, New South Wales will have to defy history to win the series. Blues captain James Tedesco and halfback Nathan Cleary will carry their state on their shoulders as they aim to silence a hostile home crowd.

Hosted by James Bracey, the Wide World of Sports commentary team for Origin III features an array of the biggest names in rugby league, with Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, Johnathan Thurston, Phil Gould, Paul Vautin, Paul Gallen, Darren Lockyer and Wally Lewis, along with Mat Thompson calling the game live beside Johns and Smith. 

While you’re on the edge of your seat, Wide World of Sports will cross live during play to both Origin coaches, Billy Slater and Brad Fittler, to add to the intensity for their view on the  state of play. 

Danika Mason will deliver all the breaking news from the sideline alongside Gallen, while crossing deep inside Blues territory will be Emma Lawrence at Panthers Leagues Club in Penrith. Sam Thaiday and Allana Ferguson will have their fingers on the Queensland heartbeat at the Caxton Hotel in Brisbane.

BROADCAST TIMES – AMPOL STATE OF ORIGIN III – QUEENSLAND v NEW SOUTH WALES

Wednesday, July 13 – Exclusive, Live and Free from Suncorp Stadium Brisbane

Sydney                       7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane                     7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne                  7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Adelaide                     6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Perth                          5.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 5.30pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now