2002 State of Origin series

Australian rugby league series February 2020 June 2011 2002 series drawn; Queensland retained the 150px 16px 1-1-1 116 178252 16px Lote Tuqiri (28) 16px Lote Tuqiri (5) The 2002 State of Origin series saw the 21st time that the annual three-game series between the Queensland and New South Wales representative rugby league football teams was played entirely under 'state of origin' selection rules. It was the second drawn series in four years and being the second default title retention by Queensland, it ignited protests from the New South Wales camp eventually accepted by the NRL, for the introduction of extra-time to State of Origin matches was introduced to ensure a definitive result. __TOC__ Game I #eeeeee Wednesday, 22 May 2002 16px Queensland 32–4https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_league/2000121.stm BBC News Clockwatch: State of Origin 22 May 2002 (Report) New South Wales 16px Andrew Johns (13 - 1t, 4g, 1fg) Brett Hodgson (6 - 1t,1g) Matthew Gidley (4 -1t) Jamie Lyon (4 - 1t) Timana Tahu (4 - 1t) Trent Barrett (1 -1fg) (4 - 1t) Lote Tuqiri Stadium Australia, Sydney 55,421 Bill Harrigan Andrew Johns A young and enthusiastic New South Wales side proved far too good for their older opponents when they ran away with a 32–4 win in game I. The result suggested a bright future for the Blues who unearthed a number of new stars in fullback Brett Hodgson, centre Jamie Lyon and forwards Luke Bailey, Steve Simpson and Australian Test hooker Danny Buderus. Lyon showed his worth early with a remarkable try in the 24th minute off an Andrew Johns grubber kick on halfway. Johns was named man of the match but it was Hodgson who stood tall after many had questioned the ability of the diminutive fullback to withstand the physical demands of Origin. The Parramatta Eels fullback ran for a record 390 metres - more than twice that of any other player on the field - and capped his night with an 80-metre run from the scrumbase to score under the posts. Game II Queensland winger, Lote Tuqiri was charged with a dangerous throw in an NRL match and was left off the Queensland team sheet so he could plead guilty at the judiciary, allowing him to serve his ban on the Friday and be available for Game II the following Wednesday. Tuqiri pleads guilty at NRL tribunal ABC News Australia ABC 28 May 2002 http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200205/s566181.htm 9 January 2011 August 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes #eeeeee Wednesday, 5 June 2002 Queensland 16px 26–18 (Report) 16px New South Wales Lote Tuqiri (18 -3t,3g) Gorden Tallis (4 - 1t) Dane Carlaw (4 - 1t) (6 - 3g) Andrew Johns (4 -1t) Luke Ricketson (4 - 1t) Braith Anasta (4 - 1t) Shaun Timmins ANZ Stadium, Brisbane 47,989 Bill Harrigan Chris McKenna In a typical Origin script, Queensland managed to reverse the result in game II with a thrilling display to level the series. In a disastrous debut, Maroons centre Justin Hodges emulated the feat of New South Wales' Phil Duke of twenty years earlier when he gathered a Johns kick in the 27th minute and fired a pass in goal to Darren Lockyer, only to see the ball sail over Lockyer's head and Blues five-eighth Braith Anasta pounce to give his side the lead. Then in the 61st minute Hodges did it again for Luke Ricketson to score before he was eventually hauled from the field by coach Wayne Bennett as his confidence dropped. On the other side of the field, Queensland centre Chris McKenna was playing the match of his life as he assisted winger Lote Tuqiri to a three-try haul. Game III #eeeeee Wednesday, 26 June 2002 16px Queensland 18–18 (Report) New South Wales 16px Jason Moodie (8 - 2t) Andrew Johns (6 -3g) Steve Menzies (4 - 1t) (6 - 1t,1g) Lote Tuqiri (4 -1t) Shaun Berrigan (4 - 1t) Shane Webcke (4 1t) Dane Carlaw Stadium Australia, Sydney 74,842 Bill Harrigan Allan Langer It was in this match that Gorden Tallis performed a famous tackle on Blues fullback, Brett Hodgson, dragging and eventually tossing him out of the field of play by the collar like a rag-doll.Barrow Tim State of Origin: The deciders http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/state-of-origin-the-deciders-20110705-1h0sq.html 7 July 2011 The Sydney Morning Herald 6 July 2011 In a dramatic end to one of the most exciting series in years, the Blues thought they'd stolen the game when Jason Moodie finished off a magnificent team movement with three minutes remaining to take an 18–14 lead. But Queensland back-rower Dane Carlaw's try leveled the score at 18-all after a dramatic 50-metre burst, ensuring the title stayed with the Maroons. Queensland skipper Gorden Tallis' reaction in giving the one-finger salute to a section of the crowd, right behind the northern tryline where Carlaw's try was scored, became a major after-match talking point. Tallis gained some sympathy when it was revealed that he was objecting to an offensive sign about his mother.Steve Ricketts Barry Dick Paul Malone The 30 greatest controversies in 30 years of State of Origin series http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/the-30-greatest-controversies-in-30-years-of-state-of-origin-series/story-e6frf9if-1226364330596 26 May 2012 The Courier-Mail 23 May 2012 But many again raised questions about his capacity to captain Australia with debate raging over the choice between Tallis or Andrew Johns to succeed Brad Fittler. Days later Johns was chosen to lead Australia in the July Test against Great Britain. New South Wales squad PositionGame IGame IIGame III Fullback Parramatta 16 Brett Hodgson Wing Newcastle 16 Timana Tahu Centre Parramatta 16 Jamie Lyon Newcastle 16 Matt Gidley Centre Newcastle 16 Matt Gidley St George Illawarra 16 Shaun Timmins Wing Parramatta 16 Jason Moodie Five-Eighth St George Illawarra 16 Trent Barrett Canterbury 16 Braith Anasta St George Illawarra 16 Trent Barrett Halfback Newcastle 16 Andrew Johns (c) Prop St George Illawarra 16 Luke Bailey Hooker Newcastle 16 Danny Buderus Prop Canterbury 16 Mark O'Meley St George Illawarra 16 Jason Ryles Second Row Newcastle 16 Steve Simpson Second Row Newcastle 16 Ben Kennedy Parramatta 16 Nathan Hindmarsh Northern Eagles 16 Steve Menzies Lock Sydney Roosters 16 Luke Ricketson Interchange Canterbury 16 Braith Anasta Northern Eagles 16 Steve Menzies Parramatta 16 Nathan Hindmarsh Interchange Sydney Roosters 16 Bryan Fletcher Interchange Parramatta 16 Nathan Hindmarsh Melbourne 16 Scott Hill Interchange Parramatta 16 Michael Vella Coach New South Wales 16 Phil Gould Queensland squad PositionGame 1Game 2Game 3 Fullback Brisbane 16 Darren Lockyer Wing Brisbane 16 Lote Tuqiri Centre Cronulla 16 Chris McKenna Centre Canterbury 16 Darren Smith Brisbane 16 Chris Walker Wing Canberra 16 Clinton Schifcofske Sydney Roosters 16 Justin Hodges Newcastle 16 Robbie O'Davis Five-Eighth Brisbane 16 Shaun Berrigan Halfback Brisbane 16 Allan Langer Prop Brisbane 16 Shane Webcke Hooker New Zealand Warriors old 16 Kevin Campion New Zealand Warriors old 16 PJ Marsh Prop North Queensland 16 John Buttigieg Cronulla 16 Chris Beattie Brisbane 16 Petero Civoniceva Second Row Brisbane 16 Gorden Tallis (c) Second Row Brisbane 16 Petero Civoniceva Brisbane 16 Dane Carlaw Lock Brisbane 16 Dane Carlaw Canterbury 16 Darren Smith Interchange Brisbane 16 Chris Walker Canterbury 16 Travis Norton Interchange North Queensland 16 John Doyle Canterbury 16 Steve Price Interchange Brisbane 16 Carl Webb Sydney Roosters 16 Chris Flannery Brisbane 16 Andrew Gee Interchange Brisbane 16 Andrew Gee Brisbane 16 Brent Tate Coach Brisbane 16 Wayne Bennett See also 2002 NRL season Sources Big League's 25 Years of Origin Collectors' Edition, News Magazines, Surry Hills, Sydney References External links 2002 State of Origin at sportsphotography.net Category:State of Origin series State of Origin series