Former New South Wales Blues captain Paul Gallen says Queensland’s time is up.

Speaking to Sky Sports Radio on Tuesday, Gallen believes that the Maroons have lost too much experience.

“The side that Queensland have been able to pick over the last 10 years, you just looked at it and it’s just been the best player in the best positions, in-form, playing really, really well,” Gallen said.

“I just think the look of this side this year compared to last year, they’ve just lost so much experience and talent – Inglis, Scott, Parker and obviously Thurston probably not playing.

“That’s four big outs to have in this side, particularly a side that’s been so consistent over the past 10 years.

Gallen added that the Blues had selected players in form while Queensland missed an opportunity by not picking the likes of Valentine Holmes and Coen Hess.

“They’re relatively experienced now, this NSW side. I think everyone’s in really good form,” he said.

“They’ve (QLD) just stuck with the side from last year that got the job done in the first two games.

“While Queensland have had this dominance, the majority of the games have been so, so close.

“That’s why I think they’ve come to the end of their run and NSW and this young group of guys, along with this group with experience in there, are just going to take over.”