A gutsy Maroon’s victory in last night’s second State of Origin was music to the ears of Queensland Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce.

“I may have been in Canberra last night, but I was certainly focused on Suncorp Stadium,” said Senator Joyce.

“The boys come out fighting hard from the kick off and showed great strength and resilience to keep the Blues at bay.”

“The forwards played a solid game and kept the paddock open for the free flowing Lockyer and the like to punish the Blues.”

“I look forward to yet another Blues flogging in Melbourne in a few weeks.”