Queensland fans slammed for leaving Suncorp Stadium after disappointing State of Origin loss

Queensland fans are in shock at the aftermath of the Maroons’ surprise loss to the NSW Blues in the deciding match of the State of Origin on Wednesday night.

As the match neared its end, Maroons fans began to leave Suncorp Stadium before the final bell sounded.

By the time the presentations started, there were empty chairs everywhere and it was clear to everyone that Queenslanders had left en masse.

Stay up to date with the news with the 7NEWS app: download today

This mass departure made the Blues fans, who had stayed to witness their team’s historic victory, clearly audible.

And when Daly Cherry-Evans took the stage to deliver his speech, the full effect of the empty seats became clear.

Queensland fans were up before the game, but it was a different story at the end. Credit: Getty Images

Daly Cherry-Evans leads the team into the deciding match to loud applause. Credit: Getty Images

Despite the match being played on his home turf, the Queensland captain was greeted with cheers and boos.

As always, he spoke with class and thanked his opponents and the fans… but he was clearly surprised.

Queensland residents took to social media to express shock at the sight.

“DCE getting booed at Suncorp in a Maroon shirt. I thought Queenslanders had Origin… they all left with 10 to go,” fumed one fan on X (former Twitter).

While another fumed: “DCE being booed loudly at Suncorp stadium. Never thought I’d hear it. QLD crowd should have stayed and supported their team. Cowards for running.”

And another said: “DCE getting booed at QLD stadium — this night just keeps getting better.”

During his speech, Cheery-Evans said the Blues were “too good” that night.

“It’s a great series, so well done and I’m enjoying it,” he said.

“All three games had great fans… great support from both sides, so thanks a lot for that.”

He thanked his coach Billy Slater, the Queensland staff and his teammates.

“It’s not our year this year, guys, but that’s football,” he said.

“We will definitely come back again, so enjoy.”

After the game, Slater told the media that he was proud of his team despite the loss.

“I feel like the team was defeated, it certainly didn’t feel like a loss,” he said.

“I was disappointed after Melbourne, but at the moment I don’t feel disappointed.

“I am extremely proud of this group of players and what they have had to endure there.

“They just kept coming and tonight we just couldn’t get it done.”

Related Posts