NSW Origin hero Dylan Edwards is caught having a hilarious moment with his daughter as he celebrates with a beer after huge win
NSW fullback Dylan Edwards celebrated his Origin debut in style Found a unique way not to spill any of his post-game beer Commentators James Bracey & Brad Fittler were left in stitches
NSW star Dylan Edwards has had an Origin night to remember - and not just because he turned in a very impressive debut performance at the MCG on Wednesday night.
When Channel Nine's cameras took viewers into the sheds post-game, the fullback was seen sitting alongside Isaah Yeo as the pair reflected on the Blues' thumping 38-18 win in game two to keep the series alive.
Edwards could be seen enjoying a sip of his beer - and found a funny way not avoid spilling a drop.
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In hilarious scenes, the 28-year-old briefly balanced his beverage on top of his daughter's head, with commentators James Bracey and Brad Fittler in stitches at what unfolded.
On the field, Edwards was electric as he outplayed his opposite Reece Walsh.
Edwards scored one try, set up another, and saved a third in a scintillating performance.
He also finished with a game-high 176 metres and eight tackle breaks as Edwards took his opportunity in the Origin arena with both hands.
'It was awesome,' Edwards said post game. 'We laid the platform early and had a really good first half.
NSW Origin star Dylan Edwards has earnt cult hero status with many footy fans - and it had nothing to do with his impressive debut performance at the MCG on Wednesday night
In the sheds post-game, Dylan Edwards could be seen enjoying a sip of his beer - and found a unique way not to spill a drop (pictured)
NSW and Panthers star Dylan Edwards with his partner Nadine and their two daughters
'Our defence was solid ... we had some special players out there, it was nice to be a part of.
'Playing for NSW is a dream come true, I had to pinch myself.'
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans admitted his side had no answers to the relentless Blues, especially in the first half when NSW headed into the sheds 34-0 up.
'Best described as momentum swings. They were on top of us and we couldn't halt them, so there is a bit for us to work on,' the veteran halfback said.
'We will learn from this.'
Following the MCG footy massacre, Michael Maguire's Blues head to Suncorp Stadium in three weeks' time looking to repeat their heroics of 1994, 2005 and 2019 when they recovered from 1-0 down to win the series.