'I don't know what to say': Carrigan claims Wally Lewis medal

Maroons forward Patrick Carrigan has taken out the 2022 Wally Lewis medal for player of the Ampol State of Origin series.

Carrigan made his Origin debut in Game One of this year's series with a stunning performance in the opening match in Sydney before another barnstorming effort against the Blues on Wednesday night. 

"I don't know what to say, I just want to say a big thanks to the Queenslanders who came out tonight," Carrigan said on stage.

"As well you Blues fans this game, it wouldn't be what it is without you fans. The Blues boys it was a tough series and the first five minutes really showed what it was about.

"I think the two fullbacks of both sides probably one of them should be wearing this. And go Queensland!".

Carrigan was immense for the Maroons in his debut series making 122 tackles across the three games, the most made of any Queenslander. 

He also racked up the most tackles of any player in both Game Two at Optus Stadium (43) and the decider at Suncorp (45).

The Broncos superstar finished his 2022 Origin campaign with 143 run metres and six tackle breaks.

"I can't even explain tonight, mate. This week, the whole series has been unreal," Carrigan said. 

"I think Billy said to us at the start of the camp you never have a mortgage on a Maroons jersey.

"Just the time that Slats (Slater), Nate Myles and Johnathan Thurston have had to teach us. They are some of the greats of the game. It's unreal."