The most disappointing thing about Queensland this series was the performances of Reece Walsh.

What has happened to their No.1 in the space of just two months?

Walsh was illegally flattened by Joseph Suaalii in the opening game. He looked short of a run and almost low on confidence in a forgettable performance in Melbourne.

And his effort on Wednesday night was a far cry from the player who terrorised the Blues last year.

Walsh’s most embarrassing moment came when Mitchell Moses stood him up to score the clinching try late in the second half.

This time last year, some questioned whether Kalyn Ponga would ever win back his fullback spot from Walsh. Now, the debate is more when, rather than if, Ponga will return to the No.1 jersey.

The Blues deserved credit for their physical approach with Walsh. On more than one occasion, Walsh stayed down in back play after being crunched in a tackle – grabbing at a foot, or a shoulder, then later clutching at his lower back.

One of the few times Walsh did find himself in open space, he was quickly mowed down by Moses. Zac Lomax waited for him to play the ball, then easily shoved him into touch.