Should the next-generation Maroons win, and the Blues hold in Game II, the northerners will be in pole position to take out their twelfth series win in the past thirteen years at home, and possibly send Billy Slater out of the Origin arena on a winning note, as they did for Darren Lockyer in 2011. Slater, playing as QLD Captain, was denied an early try by the video referee after a knock-on was ruled on the line. Hunt, meantime, has been given the responsibility of the number seven guernsey after impressing for the Dragons as they led the competition for the first eleven rounds of the season. For the first time since 2014, the NSW Blues were able to proudly lift the State of Origin sheild above their heads this year. Still, the Maroons scored more points than the Blues across the three matches of that series, scoring 44 points to 26. In a show of respect, Billy Slater was carried off the State of Origin field one last time by his Queensland teammates. But with several of their stalwarts having retired, this year looms as both a changing of the guard for Kevin Walters’ Maroons, and possibly a new era of dominance for Brad Fittler’s baby Blues, who have bonded closely in the days leading up to the match to familiarise themselves between each other. Picture: AAP. Our mobile app is optimized for your phone. If the Blues, with the largely inexperienced side assembled by rookie coach Brad Fittler, a man who knows his state inside out, can take it out, then this will put them into the box seat to seal the series in their own backyard, with Game II to be played at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size. Picture: Getty. So, all the talking is done, and now it’s time for the players to deliver. 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The Origin hype train is going full steam ahead with Queensland axing loyal veterans ahead of this year’s series opener. Watch: Qld v NSW Under 20s. Interchange: Michael Morgan, Josh Papalii, Coen Hess, Jai Arrow. Join our all-star commentary team for the clash. Picture: AAP. Here is the 17 that coach Brad Fittler has named: James Tedesco, Tom Trbojevic, Latrell Mitchell, James Roberts, Josh Addo-Carr, James Maloney, Nathan Cleary, David Klemmer, Damien Cook, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Boyd Cordner (c), Tyson Frizell, Jack de Belin. Picture: AAP. After the final whistle, both captains came face-to-face and congratulated each other after a difficult series. News. These percentages are calculated by points for divided by points against, times 100. 2018 State of Origin: Game I preview. STATE of Origin will delve into a new chapter when the 2018 series gets underway, get prepared for Game 1 with our ultimate guide. Among the debutants include Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary, who will partner his club teammate James Maloney in the halves. Picture: Getty. Only moments later though, Maroons winger Valentine Holmes crossed the line after a 90-metre sprint to put his state ahead. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. State of Origin 2018: The players your club may lose to rep footy. A Sin Bin decision handed down to NSW' James Maloney mid-way through the first half saw the Blues' troubles worsen. They were both part of the Bulldogs side which continued to perform consistently under then-coach Des Hasler, reaching the grand final that year which they lost to the Rabbitohs. Queensland were fighting for pride in Game III after already losing the 2018 series in two consecutive losses to NSW. Picture: Getty. Tyson Otto tottodtsport news.com.au June 7, 2018 12… In 1900 a journalist known as 'The Cynic' wrote in The Referee that star rugby player and recent immigrant to Queensland, Stephen Spragg, should be able to play for his home state of New South Wales. Jarryd Hayne of the NSW Blues (AAP Image/Dan Peled). Download it for free. His representation for the Maroons has drawn endless controversy south of the border, given he was born in Kempsey, on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, and played the majority of his junior football in the state. To the present now, and with Game I being played on neutral ground, a win for either state will prove crucial to how the series eventually shapes out. Greg Inglis has been named Queensland captain (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images). State of Origin 2018: New South Wales down Queensland to win series. The series will kick-off in Melbourne on Wednesday the 6th June at the MCG. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work 2018 State of Origin Dates The dates for the 2018 State of Origin series have been confirmed. For just the second time, a game was played away from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, with Game 2 played at Perth’s Optus Stadium featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists. Final thoughts: What a game, what a result. Wed 11 Jul, 2018 … QLD were all over the Blues in a first half domination that saw James Roberts bloodied and bruised. After a 90-metre Tom Trbojevic try, James Tedescro crossed the line for the Blues minutes later in the dying moments of the first half. Wed 11 Jul, 2018 … They, however, won’t want to make the same mistake they did last year when, after winning the opening game in Brisbane quite easily, they played to defend rather than to win in the second game and that was what cost them the match, and eventually the series. This was published 2 years ago. Josh Addo-Carr (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images). Parramatta entered the competition in 1947. While they haven’t played many matches together owing to a knee injury suffered earlier this season, their presence at the foot of the mountains has proven instrumental in their side rising to the top of the ladder. Ahead of Game III, young NSW Blues Origin fans were ready to see their team at Suncorp Stadium. Picture: AAP. It's State v State, mate v mate. Wide World Of Sports presents Game One of The 2018 State of Origin season, live from the MCG. Yet he claimed eligibility for Queensland by way of living in Brisbane around the time he was signed by, and made his NRL debut for, the Melbourne Storm as an 18-year-old in 2005. James Maloney is a winner, plain and simple. QUEENSLAND has announced its team for the State of Origin … With just minutes left on the clock, the Maroons looked to be running away with the final game in this year's series. STATE of Origin viewers erupted over a couple of blatant refereeing errors that Channel 9’s commentary team seemingly swept under the rug. 18th man: Tariq Sims. Picture: Getty. We now swing our focus to the Queensland side, which for the first time since Game II of the 1999 series will not have any of Billy Slater, Darren Lockyer, Johnathan Thurston, Cooper Cronk or Cameron Smith in the side. The holes left by Thurston, Cronk and Smith will be filled by Cameron Munster, Ben Hunt and Andrew McCullough respectively, with the latter to be just the state’s third different hooker since Smith’s debut in Game III, 2003. Wed 11 Jul, 2018 00:00 Representative. Round 01, 2018. User advice: Follow State of Origin 2018 results. Canberra maintain COVID-19 has forced a brotherhood that made them a tighter and hungrier team than the one that lost last year’s NRL grand final. News. Picture: Getty. Wed 11 Jul, 2018 00:00 Representative. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt). Billy Slater first played for Queensland as a winger in 2004. Captain Boyd Cordner, as well as James Tedesco, James Maloney, David Klemmer, Tyson Frizell and Jake Trbojevic, are the only players to retain their places from last year’s Game III defeat at Suncorp Stadium. Prior to that, the Maroons won the past three matches played in Melbourne, all at Etihad Stadium, with their series-sealing win in 2006 at what was then known as Telstra Dome kick-starting their ongoing period of domination. Picture: Getty. Oops! Avatar Roar Guru . Wide World Of Sports presents Game 2 of The 2018 State of Origin season, live from the ANZ Stadium. Another two teams bit the dust on the weekend as the seasons of both the Roosters and the Eels came to a crashing halt. 4th June, 2018. The celebrations then ventured into the sheds where the Blues used the State of Origin shield for a 'shieldy' beer. But what mattered more was that the Blues won the first two games to end the Maroons’ Origin series winning streak at eight, before normal programming resumed. The Panthers have conceded just 168 points, which is the best in the NRL, while the Dragons have coughed up 192 points, the third-best. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. The 2019 State of Origin series was the 38th annual best-of-three series between the Queensland and New South Wales rugby league teams. Written By Angus Reid. Can the … The omens are good for the 45-year-old – three of the last four NSW Origin coaches (Daley in 2013, Craig Bellamy in 2008 and Graham Murray in 2006) won their first games in charge, with Stuart losing the first match of the 2011 series in his second stint as coach (after the successful 2005 series). The first calls for a state of origin selection policy in interstate rugby football came before the schism between the union and league codes eventuated in Australia.

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