Laurie Daley was left searching for words when asked just how highly a victory in the State of Origin series decider would rank among the proudest moments of his remarkable career in the interstate rivalry.
The veteran of the Origin arena — who has experienced the highs and lows of the series as both a celebrated player and a coach — was posed the question of where a series-clinching win would sit in the context of everything he has achieved in the blue jersey and on the sideline.
Daley was unable to find an adequate answer, his silence speaking to just how significant a decider triumph would be after all he has invested in the Origin arena over the years.
