Tamika Upton was more jubilant than most times representing the Maroons after flying half of her family to Townsville for Thursday's women's State of Origin decider, while the award recipients were in a state of shock from their series win that was more akin to a Queenslander spirit than the men's game the night before.

The inaugural third game of a women's State of Origin series had everything except for a dry ground and the skills worthy of a special occasion in front of 22,819 spectators.

Queensland scored inside the second minute and never looked back.

Contrary to the pattern in an intriguing series where the hosts were picked apart in the Brisbane opener and dropped a field goal over the crossbar to win a Newcastle thriller, the Maroons controlled the ruck against the sloppy Blues' handling to dominate 22-6 in the wet at Townsville.

Upton, the proud Baradha woman, wanted to get her nan Helen and mother Tracey close to the fence to put on a good show for the historic occasion.

"We've got the whole family here, so it's pretty special being from central Queensland," Upton told Nine's coverage after the final siren.

"The fact the whole crowd turned out tonight was really amazing."

Upton may have had a modest series by the star fullback's high standards, but she clearly was the figure the Upton clan was eyeing off her every movement.

The family was able to gain possession of the Origin shield, handing over to a gleeful nan in a feel good moment.

"I'm really proud of her even without a win," she said of her granddaughter, "but I am really, really proud of her with the win too".

The 27-year-old campaigner appearing in her eighth Origin game could not have been more rapt in the Maroons' effort after manoeuvring their way into the series and peaking in the decider.

"Just the way our team turned up tonight at the start of that game, it was going to take a lot of grit," Upton said.

"I really can't fault anyone's performance tonight."

But to single out just one teammate, Evania Pelite humbly accepted the player of the match honours.

"I didn't expect this at all," an embarrassed Pelite told presenter and Origin icon, Johnathon Thurston.

"I am just so proud of the girls and I couldn't have done it without them."

The Polynesian centre displayed a presence of physicality through both attack and defence, and she broke up the line through simultaneous tackles and held off a late tackler to shock and wake New South Wales up from their collective slumber to take the initial early lead.

Pelite also prevented the Blues from getting back into the battle during a tense period during the first half, defending a scoreless first half after coming up with defensive plays on the edge.

Shannon Mato was also announced the player of the series following consistent performances in three appearances from the Maroons forward.

"I'm really speechless right now," Mato said on presentation of the award.

"Thank you to the crowd for showing up, New South Wales for giving us a good series and to my family I love you, and to my brother, this is for you, bro."

Gomeroi woman Jaime Chapman could not have done much more in a beaten Blues' run.

Only Chapman turned around the visitors' fortune to any extent after accepting an intercept pass, pulling away from a ball-and-all tackle to near run the length of the field for the Blues' sole try.

The 22-year-old sensation came close to scoring multiple times, but there was bitterness in defeat after being out emotionally on her feet.

"I'm so proud of our girls," Chapman said.

"We had such a good series still and I think we left a lot out on the field.

"We're going to come back bigger, stronger and better than ever next year.

"So, good work, Queensland – you gave it to us and you were better today."

After the push to move from a one-off clash to a home and away series and, finally, a best of three-series, Chapman said the women's Origin game has a bright future to look forward to.

The irony was had the concept retained its first two methods, the Blues would have regained the prized state trophy.

"It was awesome having a decider up here in Townsville," she said.

"They showed up as always and it's history now.

"It'll pave the way for the young girls coming through."