The 2003 series, marked a period of New South Wales dominance at Origin. Every game played under State of Origin selection rules, including the additional 1987 exhibition match and the matches played between New South Wales and Queensland for the Super League Tri-series are detailed below unless stated otherwise. It was Queensland's second consecutive Origin clean-sweep and an unpleasant inauguration for New South Wales' new coach Jack Gibson who, along with a new captain in Gavin Miller and eight new players, was brought into a dramatically overhauled Blues side that had lost its five last State of Origin matches. Until 1987 clubs from both the Brisbane Rugby League and the NSWRL provided players for the side. The third game proved to be Langers final game, but a miraculous last minute try by back rower Dane Carlaw saw Queensland draw level with New South Wales 18-all. Following the end of the 2017 series, coach Kevin Walters had his coaching contract extended for two years. The other thing going against him is his age. Maroons fans will say a resounding yes. The Queensland rugby league team represents the Australian state of Queensland in rugby league football. He's still as good as he was 10 years ago, which defies logic. It seemed that State of Origin might still be dominated by New South Wales with the Blues ahead 15–0, but a remarkable comeback by Queensland saw them defeat New South Wales 22–15 with young captain Wally Lewis and Chris Close the stars of the comeback win. Queensland however could not stop New South Wales taking the 2004 series 2–1 even with new coach Michael Hagan, when Brad Fittler came out of representative retirement for New South Wales to help them defeat Queensland. Allan Langer debut in the 1987 series saw Queensland win their first series since 1984, Langer went on to play 34 games for Queensland. The 1994 State of Origin series saw the 13th year that the annual three-game series between the Queensland and New South Wales representative rugby league football teams was contested entirely under 'state of origin' selection rules. He also won a grand final in his debut season with the Sea Eagles. The team used to play matches against other high-profile foreign and domestic touring teams, but has not played anyone other than New South Wales in several decades. William Hardcastle, 11. In 1985, Queensland saw their first ever series loss to New South Wales, for the first time, New South Wales were dominate through the series. George Watson, 4. It is the second series to be administered by the Australian Rugby League Commission which was created in a major restructure of the sport's administration in Australia. He could be a good short-term fix if the club wants to wait for Munster to mature a bit. Meninga is widely regarded as one of the finest players in the game's history. The 1993 State of Origin series was the 12th year that the annual best-of-three series of rugby league football matches between the Queensland and New South Wales representative teams was contested under 'state of origin' selection rules. But I just think it's time for him to step out of the big shadows of the former 'big three' in Melbourne and let's see what he can do.". For the list of Queensland Maroons cap numbers, see, For the list of Queensland Maroons squads by year, see, For List of QAS Emerging Origin squads, see, Queensland Rugby League Team of the Century, 1912 New Zealand rugby league tour of Australia, 1913 New Zealand rugby league tour of Australia, 1951 French rugby league tour of Australia and New Zealand, New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership, List of Queensland rugby league team players, List of Queensland rugby league team squads, BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year, http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/Custom/ODktLS0yLS0tLS01ODE4LS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLQ==, "Australian Rugby Football League 2008 Annual Report", "Wally Lewis says Maroons okay without Darren Lockyer", "Mal Meninga to be appointed new Kangaroos coach", "Greg Inglis the man to captain Queensland Maroons says Johnathan Thurston", "AFL player revolt feared as Brendan Fevola, Simon Black question Israel Folau's huge pay day", "NRL converts Israel Folau and Karmichael Hunt were worth the risk, says Dave Matthews", https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2019/12/20/queensland-maroons-squad-for-2020/, State of Origin: Wayne Bennett led Queensland’s emergence from the depths, "Queensland's Emerging State of Origin Squad Named » League Unlimited", 1981–1987, Games 2 & 3 1988, 1989, Games 2 & 3 1990, 1991, Game 2 & 3 2001, Games 2 & 3 2004, 2005–2007, 2009–2011. In 1996, New South Wales got their revenge and whitewashed the Queensland team.
Would it inspire his team mates? The 2005 series again was not much better for Queensland in spite of a Game One win in Golden Point extra time due to an intercept try to Matthew Bowen off a wayward Brett Kimmorley pass. A future rugby league immortal, Smith would bring instant stability to the Maroons leadership, if selectors can convince him to come back for one more series. Moore has run his eye over the main contenders and broken down the pros and cons for each. It is arguably one of the greatest leadership roles in Queensland sport and to captain the Maroons means more than just having a "C" next to your name.

Nicknamed the "Maroons", after the colour of their jersey, the team plays three times a year against arch-rivals New South Wales in the State of Origin series.Coached by Kevin Walters and captained by Daly Cherry-Evans, the team is administered by the Queensland Rugby League and plays … He also played for Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, and in England for St Helens. Corey Parker retired following the match. It was the first year that the Australian Rugby League took an Origin match to Melbourne to showcase the code in Victoria. Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. In 1984, Queensland won the first two games for the series, dominating the series, with Kerry Boustead and Wally Lewis the stars of the series, New South Wales won the final match. He became a commentator for television coverage of the sport. It was notable as Wally Lewis' farewell from Origin football and featured his half-time stoush with Mark Geyer in Game II which match culminated in Michael O'Connor's sensational match-winning sideline conversion in teeming rain. He first put on a Maroons jersey in 2013. The Maroons also toured New Zealand in 1987. At the end of the 1983 seasons in Qld and NSW, the Queensland team also toured Papua New Guinea and England. The next year New South Wales won the second game, but Queensland dominated the first and the decider winning the series with Wally Lewis being the saviour for Queensland. In 2002, Langer again returned however Queensland were thumped in Game One 32–4. During the 1912 New Zealand rugby league tour of Australia, Queensland lost both its matches against the Kiwis in Brisbane.

Wayne Bennett won the 1988 series while returning coach Arthur Beetson won the 1989 series. The State of Origin series is an annual best-of-three rugby league matches between two Australian state representative sides, the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons. Paul "Fatty" Vautin is an Australian football commentator and formerly a professional rugby league footballer, captain and coach. From 1992 to 2003, this award was the "Wally Lewis Medal", however after 2003 this medal was dedicated to the player of the series from both Queensland and New South Wales, and thus the award for the Queensland Player of the Series was awarded with the Ron McAuliffe Medal. I just think it would take him to the next level. Queensland then lost to NSW in both 2018& 2019. Many people, including Lewis, have been strongly urging Cam Smith to return to the Maroons (he retired from representative football in 2017). "Origin football is won more on effort areas but you can't win Origin matches without talent and it was great to see so much talent on show from a Queensland point of view at that age," Walters said. In his farewell match, which he watched from the coach's box, Queensland defeated NSW 22-6 to win their third straight series and their eleventh from twelve. It'd be difficult to obviously come back without playing an NRL game and dropped straight into the team and take on the captaincy. Since 2001, 66 players who have participated in the Emerging Origin program have represented Queensland in State of Origin. Billy's pros: "He's taken on the captaincy role this year at the Cowboys and it hasn't affected his form. "Alfie [Langer] was the pick of players in my era and he didn't play NRL until he was 21 so the acceleration of these kids and the opportunities put in front of them are tremendous. In 1987, looking for redemption, Queensland lost the first game to New South Wales, but managed to win the last two games giving Wayne Bennett his first series win. Rugby union's 2003 World Cup Final alone featured four former Queensland players: Brad Thorn playing for the All Blacks, and Mat Rogers, Lote Tuqiri and Wendell Sailor playing for the Wallabies. Meninga ended his 10-year reign as State of Origin's most successful coach. With new coach and former Queensland player Mark Murray at the helm the Queensland team won the first before losing the second. While the Queensland rugby league team's players mostly come from Queensland, up until 1980 when residential selection criteria were still used, some of New South Wales' most prominent footballers, such as Dally Messenger and Clive Churchill, also played for the Maroons. [3] This set the precedent for much of interstate rugby league's early history in Australia. The 1980 State of Origin game was the first game between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues rugby league teams to be played under "state of origin" selection rules. Terence Colin Fearnley was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. Only five nations have beaten Australia in test matches, and Australia have an overall win percentage of 67%.

Without a doubt. "The time they spend together will be invaluable for this year and also down the track at higher levels.".

Between 1908 and 1979 Queensland also played matches against a number of touring Test teams.

The King Wally Lewis took over coaching for the Queensland team in 1993 and 1994, the QRL hoping he would revive some spark to the team. A list of captains and coaches for the Maroons since State of Origin. He doesn't make my starting 13, he's definitely a consideration for a bench job. "The 18s has always been a huge part of our pathways program. In 2014, Queensland were defeated in an upset at their home stadium in game 1 of the series, and subsequently lost the 2nd game in Sydney, ending their 8-year winning streak. An Australian Kangaroos test and Queensland State of Origin representative lock or second-row forward, Vautin played club football in Brisbane with Wests, before moving to Sydney in 1979 to play with Manly-Warringah, whom he would captain to the 1987 NSWRL premiership. I don't think Cameron Smith has come out and endorsed him as being the captain. Under new coach, Wayne Bennett, the 1986 series saw Queensland play a lot better but the scoreboard didn't show, Queensland lost all 3 games, only by small margins for each game, but the fact was New South Wales had whitewashed Queensland. [11]. During the 1951 French rugby league tour of Australia and New Zealand Queensland played one match against the successful France national rugby league team, a 19-all draw.
Jack Fihelly. Win percentages are listed to the nearest two decimal places. Full list of Queensland State of Origin players We've collated a list of every Queensland State of Origin player ever, where they were born and how much they've contributed to the team. It means you have been trusted to lead a team that represents the 5 million people who call the Sunshine State home. Koala scales lighthouse.