Who scored the first try in State of Origin 1980?
The first points scored in Origin Football was a penalty goal by heavyweight Queensland centre Mal Meninga – the first of seven goals from seven attempts he would kick in the match (on his 20th birthday no less), while New South Wales’ winger Greg Brentnall had the honour of scoring the first try in State of Origin …
When did Wally Lewis play for Wakefield?
1983
Lewis played for English First Division side Wakefield Trinity (Heritage No. 928) for a short spell during the 1983–84 Rugby Football League season and he remains a favourite of Trinity fans, who named their fanzine Wally Lewis is Coming.
Who won Game 2 1991 State of Origin?
State Of Origin 1991 Series
| New South Wales Origin | Queensland Origin | |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 12 | |
| Goals | Mal Meninga (2/3) | |
| Teams | ||
| Fullback | 1. | Paul Hauff |
Who scored the first ever State of Origin try?
Queensland
At half time, the Blues were leading the Maroons 10–0, but a huge upset secured the game for Queensland. Game 2 held in Sydney, New South Wales, at ANZ Stadium, was a blue wave. Queensland scored the first try but eventually lost the game to New South Wales 34–10.
Who has scored the most tries in State of Origin history?
Johnathan Thurston
Most points (40+)
| No. Points | Player | Tries |
|---|---|---|
| 220 | Johnathan Thurston | 5 |
| 161 | Mal Meninga | 6 |
| 86 | Darren Lockyer | 10 |
| 72 | Greg Inglis | 18 |
Did Wally Lewis won a premiership?
Wally Lewis enjoyed a magnificent Test career for the Kangaroos. In 1984 alone he won the Brisbane premiership, State of Origin and Australia’s series against Great Britain.
Is Wally Lewis still married?
League Immortal Lewis announced in February that he had split from his wife after 36 years of marriage, in a move that has rocked the family. Wally and Jacqui have three children together – Mitchell, Lincoln and Jamie-Lee.
Who was the first non Queenslander to coach the Maroons?
| 1991 State of Origin series | |
|---|---|
| Points scored | 62 |
| Attendance | 107,146 (ave. 35,715 per match) |
| Top points scorer(s) | Mal Meninga (12) |
| Top try scorer(s) | Chris Johns & Dale Shearer (2) |
Who won Blues or Maroons?
Match: Maroons v Blues. That series was sealed by the now infamous “hand grenade” celebration in the 56-16 win. NSW are tipped to detonate again 21 years later when they look to clinch a whitewash in the Ampol State of Origin series finale at Sydney’s Stadium Australia on July 14.
Was Wally Lewis the best Origin player ever?
Lewis dominated the Origin arena in the 1980s like no other player has done since. Lewis controlled games, won games and led his men with awe-inspiring authority. Ask any of them who was the best they played with and Lewis is the name on their lips. Wally Lewis. Photo: NRL Images
Who is ‘the King’ Wally Lewis?
The Wally Lewis Statue in the northern forecourt of Suncorp Stadium (the old Lang Park) is one of Brisbane’s great landmarks and pays homage to a man affectionately known as ‘The King’, one of rugby league’s 13 Immortals The QRL thanks the History Committee for its contribution to this piece.
Who is the best try-scorer in origin history?
Inglis was at his best in the Origin arena and remains the Maroons’ leading try-scorer in Origin history. On the other wing I have picked Wendell Sailor. His power and size in Origin football was a real weapon for the Maroons in his pomp.
Who was the try-scorer for the Maroons in 1994?
Coyne’s try in the final moments of the 1994 series opener to secure a 16-12 win will be celebrated at a Men of League luncheon in Brisbane on Friday, 25 years after the magic moment became forever part of Maroons folklore. Coyne will be there to wax lyrical on his try, as will the men who figured in that incredible moment.
