2013 State of Origin series
2013 State of Origin series | |
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Won by | Queensland (18th title) |
Series margin | 2-1 |
Points scored | 44-30 |
Attendance | 215,883 (ave. 71,961 per match) |
Player of the series | Cameron Smith |
Top points scorer(s) | Johnathan Thurston – 18 |
Top try scorer(s) | Darius Boyd – 3 |
The 2013 State of Origin series was the 32nd time the
Queensland were to host two home matches this year, however the ARLC Commission announced in November 2012 a new five-year cycle which would see New South Wales instead host two home matches this year, as well as in 2016, the Maroons to host two home matches in 2014 and 2017 and the remaining match in 2015 to be hosted at a neutral venue.[1]
Former Canberra, Queensland and Australian captain Mal Meninga continued on as coach of the Queensland side, looking to continue his winning run having won the previous seven series. New South Wales was coached by former Canberra, NSW and Australia captain Laurie Daley, who took over from yet another former Canberra, NSW and Australia teammate Ricky Stuart who moved on from State of Origin duty following the 2012 series to coach Parramatta.
Queensland won the State of Origin series by winning two of the three matches; thus stretching their record-breaking State of Origin winning streak to eight years and thus defending their shield.
The 2013 series set a new State of Origin television ratings record for a whole series since the 2001 introduction of the ratings system.[2]
Game I
Like both of his predecessor as
Other major changes to the NSW team included
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
20:00 |
New South Wales | 14 – 6 | Queensland |
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Tries: Hayne (5') 1 Jennings (37') 1 Goals: Maloney 3/4 (7', 19' pen, 38') |
Report Details |
Tries: 1 (61') Boyd Goals: 1/1 (63') Smith |
ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Attendance: 80,380 Referee: Shayne Hayne, Ashley Klein Player of the Match: Luke Lewis |
The Blues started off strongly in Game 1 with a try to Jarryd Hayne in the 5th minute seeing them 6-0 in front. Subsequent penalties saw the Blues extend the lead to 8-0 after Maloney kicked a penalty goal in the 19th minute. Jennings pounced on a loose ball that came from a repeat set and scored under the posts after ploughing through 5 defenders. This saw the Blues with a 14-0 lead at the break. Queensland came up with several opportunities to score in the first half including Boyd almost crossing in the corner, however the Blues defence came rushing in every time to defuse any chance.
Tempers flared seconds from half time when Gallen landed two punches at Myles sending him on report.
Darius Boyd scored in the corner for Queensland in the 61st minute making the score 14-6. This would be the final result in the game with all the points being scored on the southern end of the field.
After the match due to criticism of the match officials for not sending Paul Gallen to the sin bin but placing him on report for punching Nate Myles the NRL introduced an automatic sin bin for anyone throwing a punch.
Game II
The announced Maroons squad for game two saw significant changes to their forward pack and interchange. Long time Queensland campaigners prop forward
There were minimal changes for the Blues squad in the second game in the series.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
20:00 |
Queensland | 26 – 6 | New South Wales |
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Tries Boyd (17', 48') 2 Thaiday (2') 1 Inglis (56') 1 Goals Thurston 5/6 (4', 9' pen, 19', 57', 80' pen) |
Report Details |
Tries 1 (70') B Morris Goals 1/1 (71') Maloney |
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Attendance: 51,690 Referee: Shayne Hayne, Ashley Klein Player of the Match: Cameron Smith |
In the second half, after a fight broke out in the ruck four players were sin-binned: Queensland's Brent Tate and Justin Hodges, and New South Wales' Trent Merrin and Greg Bird. This ruling was roundly criticized by former State of Origin greats in post-game analysis.[3]
Game III
New South Wales captain
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
20:00 |
New South Wales | 10 – 12 | Queensland |
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Tries McManus (25') 1 Merrin (71') 1 Goals Maloney 1/2 (72') |
Report Details |
Tries 1 (10') Thurston 1 (61') Hodges Goals 2/3 (11', 14' pen) Thurston |
ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Attendance: 83,813 Referee: Shayne Hayne, Ben Cummins Player of the Match: Brent Tate |
Queensland extended their record to eight consecutive series in a decider that featured a
Both sides started the second half in a rather pensive mood before NSW seemed to gain the ascendancy in field position and general flow of the match. That changed at the 60 minute mark after repeated errors by the Blues lead to QLD receiving their first penalty in over 40 minutes. The Maroons capitalised on this opportunity with Justin Hodges scoring off a deft short ball from Cooper Cronk. Johnathan Thurston missed the sideline conversion keeping the scores at 12-4. With just over 10 minutes to go Trent Merrin steadied some disorganised play by straightening and barging through a terrible attempted tackle by Corey Parker, to score right under the sticks. James Maloney made no mistake with the conversion taking the score to 12-10. The Blues looked to go on the attack from the ensuing restart, gaining 60m in 4 plays before a badly misdirected pass from Mitchell Pearce ricocheted off Josh Dugan's shoulder and cost the Blues 15m. James Maloney ended up hoisting the ball into the heavens which Billy Slater climbed high to mark with Ryan Hoffman and Andrew Fifita giving away a penalty for tackling him in the air. The Maroons proceeded cautiously with only 5 minutes left on the clock. Realising the shortage of time, Robbie Farah attempted to kick for a 40/20 to give the Blues one last crack at QLD's line but came up short. Darius Boyd returned the kick in fantastic fashion making a 40m run leaving several NSW chasers in his wake. Cameron Smith then ducked down a short side making a break before passing to Corey Parker who in-turn offloaded the ball back to his captain who made a determined charge for the NSW line only to be brought down inches short. With the Blues shot defensively, QLD looked to shift the ball before a streaker who by then had run 80m to get in the way of play tripped over and fell right amongst the players. QLD ended up getting across the line through Matt Scott but was disallowed the try because of the interference to play. The resulting decision, a neutral infringement, afforded QLD a scrum with the loose head and feed given their superior field position. It ended with James Maloney taking a superb reflex catch of a Johnathan Thurston kick. The ball came out to the Blues captain Farah who then went for the all or nothing kick across field which James McManus was unable to take, knocking the ball into touch. QLD retained their shield and extended their dynasty to 8 straight Origin series victories. Cameron Smith was awarded the Wally Lewis medal for player of the series.
Teams
The 18th & 19th man are reserves to cover for any forthcoming injuries and, unless chosen, do not actually play.
New South Wales Blues
Position | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 |
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Fullback | Jarryd Hayne | Josh Dugan | |
Wing | Brett Morris | ||
Centre | Michael Jennings | ||
Centre | Josh Morris | ||
Wing | Blake Ferguson | Nathan Merritt 1 | James McManus |
Five-Eighth | James Maloney | ||
Halfback | Mitchell Pearce | ||
Prop | Paul Gallen (c) | Aaron Woods 2 | |
Hooker | Robbie Farah | Robbie Farah (c) 2 | |
Prop | James Tamou | Aaron Woods | James Tamou |
Second Row | Luke Lewis | ||
Second Row | Ryan Hoffman | ||
Lock | Greg Bird | ||
Interchange | Andrew Fifita | ||
Interchange | Trent Merrin | ||
Interchange | Josh Reynolds 3
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Boyd Cordner | |
Interchange | Anthony Watmough | ||
Coach | Laurie Daley | ||
18th Man | John Sutton | Josh Reynolds
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1 - Blake Ferguson was originally selected to play in game two but was withdrawn after being suspended by the NRL. He was replaced by Nathan Merritt.
2 - Paul Gallen was originally selected to play in game three but withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Aaron Woods as prop, and Robbie Farah as captain.
3 -
Queensland Maroons
Position | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 |
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Fullback | Billy Slater | ||
Wing | Darius Boyd | ||
Centre | Greg Inglis | ||
Centre | Justin Hodges | ||
Wing | Brent Tate | ||
Five-Eighth | Johnathan Thurston | ||
Halfback | Cooper Cronk | ||
Prop | Matt Scott | ||
Hooker | Cameron Smith (c) | ||
Prop | David Shillington | Nate Myles | |
Second row | Nate Myles | Chris McQueen | |
Second row | Sam Thaiday | ||
Lock | Ashley Harrison | Corey Parker | |
Interchange | Corey Parker | Daly Cherry-Evans | |
Interchange | Matt Gillett | ||
Interchange | Ben Te'o | ||
Interchange | Chris McQueen | Josh Papalii
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Coach | Mal Meninga | ||
18th Man | Daly Cherry-Evans | Jacob Lillyman1 | |
19th Man | Josh Papalii
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Will Chambers |
1 - Martin Kennedy was originally selected as 18th man in game two but withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Jacob Lillyman.
Under-20s
New South Wales retained the Darren Lockyer Shield.
April 20, 2013
18:00 |
New South Wales | 36 – 12 | Queensland |
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Tries Cornish 2 Runciman 2 Jennings 2 Lichaa 1 Goals Walker 4/7 |
Report |
Tries Tago 1 Milford 1 Goals Milford 2/2 |
Women's State of Origin
References
- ^ Queensland loses second home game for 2013 - ABC Brisbane - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- ^ Bodey, Michael (18 July 2013). "State of Origin breaks audience records". The Australian. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ Heming, Wayne (27 June 2013). "Send offs give game a black eye, say Origin greats". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ Phil Heads and Dean Ritchie (18 July 2013). "Streaker: Naked numbskull Wati Holmwood steals the limelight in State of Origin III". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 18 July 2013.