2010 State of Origin series

Australian rugby league series August 2019 2010 15th Queensland 16 Queensland 3–0 133 182464 Queensland 16 Johnathan Thurston (24) Queensland 16 Darius Boyd (3) The 2010 State of Origin series was the 29th annual best-of-three series of interstate rugby league football matches between the Queensland and New South Wales representative teams played entirely under 'state of origin' selection rules. For the second year in a row, a Queensland victory set a new record for consecutive State of Origin titles, reaching five. Queensland won all three matches, completing their first series white-wash since 1995. skysports.com Origin glory for Queensland Sky Sports BSkyB 2010-06-16 https://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12196_6209335,00.html 2010-06-26 In a world first, the Nine Network broadcast free-to-air for the first match in 3D to the Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne areas. Byrnes Holly Origin to kick-off 3D revolution The Daily Telegraph Sydney 2010-04-28 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/origin-to-kick-off-3d-revolution/story-e6frfgbo-1225859053250 2010-04-28https://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/05/3d-state-of-origin-approved-world-cup-announcement-expected.html 3D State of Origin approved, World Cup announcement expected | TV Tonight 14 May 2010 Part-way through the series it became steeped in controversy, firstly for Israel Folau's announcement of his defection to the AFL and subsequent non-selection by Queensland, and secondly by New South Wales' Andrew Johns–Timana Tahu racial slur controversy. Queensland fullback Billy Slater was awarded the Wally Lewis Medal as Player of the Series. Game I In addition to Matt Ballin, who was included as Queensland's hooker due to Cameron Smith's failure to recover from an elbow injury suffered in the 2010 ANZAC Test, Koch Dan Matt Ballin was fantastic as Maroons' hooker, says Cameron Smith The Australian 2010-05-28 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/matt-ballin-was-fantastic-as-maroons-hooker-says-cameron-smith/story-e6frg7mf-1225872271510 2010-06-15October 2026 medicmedic Dave Taylor and Cooper Cronk were selected to make their debuts for the Maroons. Jamal Idris and Brett Morris were New South Wales' only rookies. #eeeeee 20:00 Wednesday, 26 May 2010 New South Wales NSW 16 24 – 28 (Report)(Game stats) QLD 16 Queensland Tries Hayne (7') 1 Watmough (56') 1 Idris (73') 1 Creagh (80') 1 Goals Lyon 4/5 Tries 1 (15') Boyd 1 (34') Slater 1 (47') Lockyer 1 (62') Inglis 1 (67') Thaiday Goals 4/5 Thurston ANZ Stadium, Sydney 68,753 Jackson Glenn JT helps Maroons do it all again The Sydney Morning Herald 2010-05-26 https://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/jt-helps-maroons-do-it-all-again-20100526-wed6.html 2010-06-14 Tony Archer, Shayne HayneState Of Origin – Game 1, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100623083415/http://stats.rleague.com/rl/soo/game88.html 23 June 2010 at stats.rleague.com Johnathan Thurston Barrett Chris Thurston determined to give Lockyer fitting farewell The Sydney Morning Herald 2010-05-27 https://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/thurston-determined-to-give-lockyer-fitting-farewell-20100526-wefk.html 2010-06-14 Prior to kick-off Australia's national anthem was performed by Sam Moran on a rainy night at ANZ Stadium. There were plenty of handling errors in the wet conditions and New South Wales were dominating field position early in the match. In the seventh minute their lock forward Anthony Watmough put a bomb up near Queensland's try-line which the Maroons' defence failed to secure. Jarryd Hayne was there to dive on it and the Blues had their first try. Jeffery Nicole Maroons one-up after Johnathan Thurston masterclass The Australian 2010-05-26 subscription https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/maroons-oneup-after-johnathan-thurston-masterclass/news-story/6380b028f063c54a1844790616e7a17d 2010-06-14 Jamie Lyon kicked the extras, so the score was 6–0. After more dropped ball Queensland then had an opportunity in good field position. In the fifteenth minute their halfback Johnathan Thurston took on the New South Wales defensive line before throwing a one-handed pass over the top of the defence to Darius Boyd to score untouched out on the wing. Thurston's conversion was successful, so it was 6–6. The score remained level until the twenty-eighth minute when the Blues were awarded a dubious penalty for a Maroons offside infringement and Lyon kicked it successfully, giving his side an 8–6 lead. State of Origin: Match highlights TVNZ New Zealand Television New Zealand Limited 26 May 2010 http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-league-news/state-origin-match-highlights-3569161 2010-06-14 About five minutes later, Queensland had made it to within fifteen metres of New South Wales' line when Thurston chipped the ball ahead for his fullback Billy Slater to pick up and dive over the line with. The Maroons halfback kicked the extras, so the score was 8–12 and remained unchanged for the remaining five minutes of the first half. Paine Chris Maroons clinch Origin opener ABC Grandstand Sport Australia ABC 27 May 2010 http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/26/2910330.htm?section=justin https://web.archive.org/web/20100527234228/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/26/2910330.htm?section=justin dead 27 May 2010 15 June 2010 Queensland scored first in the second half when, attacking close to the Blues' line, prop David Shillington was able to stand in a tackle and offload to Maroons captain Darren Lockyer, who raced through to get a try. Harlow Phil New South Wales 24–28 Queensland BBC Sport UK 2010-05-26 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8705639.stm 2010-06-14 Thurston missed the conversion, so the score remained 8–16 in favour of Queensland. Just before the fifty-minute mark, Lyon chipped the ball over the Maroons' defence for Hayne to race ahead and regather in the open space of Queensland's half. However Hayne instantly threw a speculative no-look pass to his winger which was high and went over the sideline untouched. Phelps James How Jarryd Hayne's magic moment passed by The Daily Telegraph Sydney 2010-05-27 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/how-jarryd-haynes-magic-moment-passed-by/story-e6frfgbo-1225871797047 2010-06-14 When the Maroons 123 kg utility forward Dave Taylor took the field in the fifty-fifth minute, he became the heaviest player in State of Origin history. Daly Liam Taylor right at home sportal.com.au Australia Sportal 2010-06-10 http://sportal.com.au/league-news-display/taylor-right-at-home-92866 2010-06-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20120314022056/http://www.sportal.com.au/league-news-display/taylor-right-at-home-92866 2012-03-14 dead New South Wales then had an attacking opportunity close to Queensland's line and Lyon put a kick up towards the goal-posts which none of the leapers could catch, and Watmough was there to grab it and take it over the line to score. UKPA Queensland too strong for NSW Google News The Press Association 2010-05-26 https://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hAghN7vq0XWEZsBGGj9oFMhe_xcg https://web.archive.org/web/20100529230149/http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hAghN7vq0XWEZsBGGj9oFMhe_xcg dead 29 May 2010 2010-06-15 Lyon converted, so the Blues were back within two points at 14–16 with twenty-three minutes of the match remaining. In the sixty-first minute after being tackled on the halfway line, the Maroons worked the ball out to Boyd's wing, where he raced down the sideline before throwing it back in to Greg Inglis to score out wide. Mccullough Ian AAP Inglis again proves big-match player WWOS.com.au Australia ninemsn Pty Ltd 2010-05-27 http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1058970 2010-06-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20100529182727/http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1058970 2010-05-29 dead Thurston's kick was successful, so Queensland were in front 14–22. In the sixty-seventh minute as New South Wales fullback Kurt Gidley was returning a kick to the ten-metre mark, Thurston, who led the Maroons' chasers, took the ball from his arms one-on-one and gave it to Sam Thaiday, who scored by the posts. Bennett James State of Origin – LIVE UPDATES 3news.co.nz New Zealand MediaWorks NZ Limited 2010-05-26 http://www.3news.co.nz/State-of-Origin---LIVE-UPDATES/tabid/415/articleID/157715/Default.aspx 2010-06-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20110929023545/http://www.3news.co.nz/State-of-Origin---LIVE-UPDATES/tabid/415/articleID/157715/Default.aspx 29 September 2011 dead The try was awarded and Thurston converted, so the score was 14–28. The Blues scored next when deep inside Queensland's territory they worked the ball out to the right wing where Jamal Idris, making his Origin debut, forced his way over the line. Read Brent Blues debutant Jamal Idris provides bright spot The Australian 2010-05-27 subscription https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/blues-debutant-jamal-idris-provides-bright-spot/news-story/954ec89658ba7e94e29f3d076309cf5d 2010-06-15 The video referee was called upon to award the try and Lyon's conversion attempt hit one of the uprights, so the score was 18–28 with just over six minutes of play remaining. In the final minute New South Wales got a further consolation try when Gidley chipped the ball ahead and Slater couldn't secure it, giving Ben Creagh the opportunity to dive on it over the line. Lyon kicked the extras, but time ran out before play was restarted, so Queensland won 24–28. Meninga hails classy duo Sky Sports UK BSkyB 2010-05-27 https://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12196_6175047,00.html 2010-06-14 The Nine Network's broadcast of Game I broke the television ratings record for a State of Origin match and became Australia's highest-rating television programme of 2010 thus far. Washbrook Cyril State of Origin broadcast hits new ratings heights The Spy Report mediaspy.org 2010-05-27 http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/05/27/state-of-origin-broadcast-hits-new-ratings-heights/ 2010-06-14 10 December 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101210073601/http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/05/27/state-of-origin-broadcast-hits-new-ratings-heights/ dead Game II Tickets for Game II sold out within two hours of going on sale. Heming Wayne AAP Gidley letter 'disappointing': Cam Smith The Sydney Morning Herald 2010-05-22 http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/gidley-letter-disappointing-cam-smith-20100522-w2kc.html 2010-06-10 Both sides' preparations for the match were steeped in controversy. Maroons winger Israel Folau's announcement shortly after Game I that he would be playing Australian rules football for the AFL's expansion club in Greater Western SydneySteve 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 led to agreement from the Queensland Rugby League administration as well as senior players that he should not be selected to play in Game II. Brent Tate looked to be his likely replacement until he broke his jaw, and Queensland quickly changed their mind and named Folau in the squad. Masters, Roy Maroons' two faces in bid for 3-0 The Sydney Morning Herald 2010-07-10 https://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/maroons-two-faces-in-bid-for-30-20100709-103ym.html 2010-07-15 This led to outcry from the New South Wales Rugby League, who criticised the QRL for giving the AFL free publicity. The Blues camp was disrupted by Indigenous centre Timana Tahu walking out of the team after racist comments from assistant coach and former teammate Andrew Johns directed at Queensland Aboriginal player Greg Inglis.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 Johns also stepped down from his role with the team as a result. Webster Andrew Joey Johns quits Blues over Timana Tahu racism row The Daily Telegraph Sydney 2010-07-12 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/joey-johns-quits-blues-over-timana-tahu-racism-row/story-e6frf9if-1225878905861 2010-07-15 David Shillington was chosen to be starting prop for Queensland as Petero Civoniceva was ruled out after suffering from a fractured hand in Game I, deKroo Karl Maroons star Petero Civoniceva set to miss Origin II but prop's loss no gain for Blues The Courier-Mail Brisbane 2010-05-29 http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/maroons-star-petero-civoniceva-set-to-miss-origin-ii-but-props-loss-no-gain-for-blues/story-e6frepbx-1225872714295 2010-06-15 freeing his place on the interchange bench for Ben Hannant to make his return to Origin. Vice-captain Cameron Smith also returned from injury, reclaiming the hooker role from stand-in Matt Ballin. An initial squad of 21 chosen was announced for game two for New South Wales due to the complication of judiciary hearings for two players selected in the squad. The 17-man squad was then chosen the day afterwards. Seven new players were selected, with Beau Scott (making his State of Origin debut), Joel Monaghan, Trent Barrett, Mitchell Pearce, Nathan Hindmarsh, Paul Gallen and Luke O'Donnell selected in the starting 17. Manly representatives Jamie Lyon and Anthony Watmough were not selected as both had obtained injury concerns, whilst Luke Lewis received a one-match suspension that ruled him out of final squad selection. Monaghan was called in five days into team preparation to replace right wing Timana Tahu, who extraordinarily quit the squad after taking offence to racial comments made by Blues' assistant coach and former teammate Andrew Johns.http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/tahu-exits-blues-over-johns-race-remark-20100612-y424.html The Sydney Morning Herald Daniel Pace Johns quits NSW coaching over race slur 2010-06-12 Johns believed to have referred to Queensland centre Greg Inglis, who along with Tahu having Aboriginal origins, during his comments and afterwards decided to resign from his duty following the scandal. #eeeeee 20:00 Wednesday, 16 June 2010 Queensland QLD 16 34 – 6 (Report)(Game stats) NSW 16 New South Wales Tries Folau (12', 48') 2 Inglis (4') 1Boyd (35') 1Tonga (44') 1Cronk (60') 1GoalsThurston 5/6(13', 36', 44', 49', 62') Tries1 (79') WhiteGoals1/1 Ennis(79') Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 52,452 AAP Queensland claim fifth consecutive Origin series with 34–6 win over NSW FOX SPORTS Australia Premier Media Group Pty Ltd. 2010-06-16 https://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,27279885-5018993,00.html 2010-06-26 Tony Archer, Shayne HayneState Of Origin – Game 2, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100623090815/http://stats.rleague.com/rl/soo/game89.html 23 June 2010 at stats.rleague.com Darren Lockyer Morton Jim Blues have no answers – Meninga New Zealand Herald New Zealand APN Holdings NZ Limited 2010-06-17 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10652478 2010-06-26 Pre-match entertainment was provided by Jimmy Barnes, who performed two songs Lutton Phil Origin massacre, by the clock The Sydney Morning Herald 2010-06-16 https://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/origin-massacre-by-the-clock-20100616-ygkv.html 2010-06-26 before 12-year-old Straalen McCallum sang the national anthem. It took Queensland till the third minute to score, UKPA Queensland win State of Origin Google The Press Association 2010-06-16 https://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hk1nCe1Al46nS7ByO-lf17avYAdg https://web.archive.org/web/20100620023136/http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hk1nCe1Al46nS7ByO-lf17avYAdg dead 20 June 2010 2010-06-26 when, after a penalty helped them down to New South Wales' end of the field, the ball was thrown out to centre Greg Inglis, who scored in the corner. Johnathan Thurston missed the difficult conversion attempt, so the score was 4–0. About six minutes later the Maroons scored again, this time on the other wing when the ball was passed out to right winger Israel Folau to cross in the corner. Jackson Glenn Inglis, Folau have last laugh as Blues battered in five-star belting The Sydney Morning Herald 2010-06-17 https://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/inglis-folau-have-last-laugh-as-blues-battered-in-fivestar-belting-20100616-ygdc.html 2010-06-26 Thurston's kick was successful, so the score was 10–0 after twelve minutes. Blues forward Paul Gallen was placed on report for a high shot on Nate Myles in the twenty-third minute. AAP Luke O'Donnell handed three-match ban for dangerous tackle in Origin II Herald Sun Australia 2010-06-17 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/luke-odonnell-handed-three-match-ban-for-dangerous-tackle-in-origin-ii/story-e6frfgbo-1225880913142 2010-06-26 In the twenty-sixth minute, a dangerous tackle in which New South Wales forward Luke O'Donnell lifted Queensland winger Darius Boyd resulted in a brawl Lutton Phil 'He didn't miss me': Boyd forgives Origin spear tackle Brisbane Times 2010-06-17 https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/he-didnt-miss-me-boyd-forgives-origin-spear-tackle-20100617-ygu4.html 2010-06-26 (in which O'Donnell also head-butted Maroons' forward Dave Taylor Wilson Andy Queensland thrash tormented New South Wales to win State of Origin The Guardian 2010-06-16 https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jun/16/queensland-new-south-wales-state-of-origin 2010-06-26 London) and a penalty to the Queenslanders. About four minutes later the Maroons were attacking close to the Blues' line and crossed again when their captain Darren Lockyer put his fullback Billy Slater through a hole in the defence twelve metres out. However the pass was controversially Paine Chris Invincible Maroons notch five in a row ABC Grandstand Sport Australia ABC 2010-06-17 http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/16/2928971.htm?section=justin https://web.archive.org/web/20100619014409/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/16/2928971.htm?section=justin dead 19 June 2010 2010-06-26 Jackson Glenn Tensions explode in bloody clash The Age 2010-06-17 https://www.theage.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/tensions-explode-in-bloody-clash-20100617-ygqm.html 2010-06-26 Melbourne called forward and the try disallowed. Next came a bit of individual brilliance from Johnathan Thurston when he received the ball on the fifth tackle just inside his own half and chip-kicked it over the head of a defender, running through to regather it after a failed attempt to do so by Kurt Gidley. Keeble Brett Queensland win battle and war Newcastle Herald Australia 2010-06-17 https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/456789/queensland-win-battle-and-war/ 2010-06-29 After the ensuing play-the-ball, it was passed out to Boyd on the left wing, who ran twenty metres to score untouched. The conversion by Thurston was successful, so Queensland led 16–0 with four minutes of the first half remaining, which were played out with no further points. Wang Chris Maroons smash Blues in Origin II WWOS.ninemsn.com.au Australia ninemsn Pty Ltd 2010-06-16 http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1071138 2010-06-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20100619110105/http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1071138 2010-06-19 dead Again in only the third minute of the half the Maroons had made it into New South Wales' half of the field where Lockyer put a high cross-field kick over to the posts for Slater, who wasn't able to catch it, but was able to tap it back, and Willie Tonga was there to ground the ball. news.bbc.co.uk Queensland 34–6 New South Wales BBC Sport UK 2010-06-16 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8743453.stm 2010-06-26 The video referee awarded the try and Thurston kicked the extras, so the score was 22–0 after four minutes. The points kept coming for Queensland when a cut-out pass from Lockyer to Folau found the Blues outnumbered on the right wing. Baumgart Sean High-flying Folau controls Origin airspace Brisbane Times 2010-06-17 https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/highflying-folau-controls-origin-airspace-20100617-yh76.html 2010-06-26 Thurston's sideline conversion was successful, so the score was 28–0 after less than ten minutes of the second half. In the fifty-eighth minute Inglis and opposing centre Beau Scott had a punch-up Webster Andrew Inglis has last laugh on Johns racial taunt The Daily Telegraph Sydney 2010-06-16 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/inglis-has-last-laugh-on-johns-racial-taunt/story-e6frfgbo-1225880652967 2010-06-26 which ended with a penalty to the Maroons. A few minutes later Queensland got another close-range try when utility Cooper Cronk dummied and forced his way over the line. Daniel Fraser James Bennett State of Origin Game 2 – Live Updates 3news.co.nz New Zealand Mediaworks 2010-06-16 http://www.3news.co.nz/State-of-Origin-Game-2--Live-Updates-/tabid/415/articleID/161225/Default.aspx 2010-06-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20120908071125/http://www.3news.co.nz/State-of-Origin-Game-2--Live-Updates-/tabid/415/articleID/161225/Default.aspx 8 September 2012 dead The extras were kicked by Thurston, so it was 34–0 after sixty-five minutes. New South Wales appeared to have scored their first try in the seventy-fourth minute, when Brett Morris dived onto his own chip-kick from close range. However it was disallowed by the video referee because a Blues defender, who was inadvertently offside had impeded the Maroons' defence. Ricketts Steve Queensland beats NSW 34–6 to claim fifth-straight State of Origin series victory The Courier-Mail 2010-06-16 http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/queensland-v-nsw-in-state-of-origin-ii-at-suncorp-stadium/story-e6frepbx-1225880545158 2010-06-26 In the second last minute though, New South Wales got their sole consolation try when front-rower Brett White was put through a gap ten metres out from the Queensland line. Hadfield Dave Race row ends in Queensland win The Independent 2010-06-17 https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/race-row-ends-in-queensland-win-2002438.html 2010-06-26 London This try saved the Blues from what would have been their biggest loss in the history of State of Origin, Telegraph staff and agencies State of Origin: Queensland 34 New South Wales 6: match report The Daily Telegraph 2010-06-16 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyleague/7833105/State-of-Origin-Queensland-34-New-South-Wales-6-match-report.html 2010-06-26 London but the kick from Michael Ennis was successful, so the score was 34–6 and remained at that when the full-time siren sounded.Reuters Coach Meninga hails Maroons' victory as 'sensational' The National UAE Abu Dhabi Media Company PJSC 2010-06-17 http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100617/SPORT/706169815/1004 2010-06-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303174705/http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20100617%2FSPORT%2F706169815%2F1004 2016-03-03 dead The win meant Queensland extended their record-breaking four consecutive series victories to five and in the process sentenced New South Wales to their fifth consecutive series defeat. AAP Players praise Inglis after Origin win SBS World News Australia SBS 2010-06-17 http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1280057/latest-from-wire/ 2010-06-26 15 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121015121248/http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1280057/latest-from-wire/ dead Game III Six new Blues players were selected for Game III: Greg Bird, Michael Gordon, Michael Jennings, Jason King, Tim Mannah and Kade Snowden. Gordon, King, Mannah, and Snowden all made their debuts for their state whilst Luke Lewis and Anthony Watmough returned after their absence from game two. Injury forced Matt Cooper out from being selected whilst Luke O'Donnell was not considered due to his suspension sentence obtained from Game II. Queensland saw Petero Civoniceva selected after returning from his hand injury, forcing David Shillington back to the bench, and Ben Hannant out of the side. #eeeeee 20:00 Wednesday, 7 July 2010 New South Wales NSW 16 18 – 23 (Report)Game stats QLD 16 Queensland TriesGallen (35') 1 Gidley (47') 1 Bird (69') 1Goals Gordon 3/3(37', 48', 70') Tries1 (20') Boyd1 (28') Myles1 (75') Slater1 (79') TongaGoals3/3 Thurston(22', 29', 75') 0/1 Folau Field Goals1 (40') Lockyer ANZ Stadium, Sydney 61,259 skysports.com Whitewash for Maroons Sky Sports UK BSkyB 2010-07-07 https://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12040_6250242,00.html 2010-07-13 Tony Archer, Shane HayneState Of Origin – Game 3, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174806/http://stats.rleague.com/rl/soo/game90.html 18 January 2012 at stats.rleague.com Billy Slater The National Anthem was first performed in Australian Aboriginal language before being performed in English. Marshall Alice Corey stays with origins The Manly Daily Australia News Community Media 2010-07-12 http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/corey-stays-with-origins/ 2010-07-13 New South Wales mistakes (including a dropped ball on their second hit-up, a failed attempt to find touch after a penalty and a mid-air tackle on Billy Slater marking a kick) meant they had almost no possession in the opposition half for the first quarter of the match. Zander Joel Miraculous Maroons clinch whitewash ABC Grandstand Sport Australia ABC 2010-07-08 http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/07/2947593.htm?section=justin https://archive.today/20121231220554/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/07/2947593.htm?section=justin dead 31 December 2012 2010-07-13 The weight of possession in attacking field position afforded Queensland the first try, which came in the twentieth minute as they worked the ball out to the left wing from close range for Darius Boyd to dive over. news.bbc.co.uk Queensland 23–18 New South Wales BBC Sport UK 2010-07-07 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8796725.stm 2010-07-13 Johnathan Thurston's conversion from the sideline was successful, so the Maroons were leading 6 nil. Seven minutes later Queensland were again raiding the Blues' line when a select pass from Cameron Smith sent Nate Myles through a gap for his first Origin try. Baumgart Sean Perfect maroons seal sweep Brisbane Times 2010-07-07 https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/perfect-maroons-seal-sweep-20100707-100sr.html 2010-07-13 The kick from Thurston added the extra two points, so the Maroons had a 12–0 lead with eleven minutes of the half remaining. New South Wales, getting some ball in attacking position later in the half, scored their first try when Paul Gallen crashed over from close-range under the posts in the thirty-seventh minute. Greco John Maroons sweep series Sportal.com.au Australia Sportal 2010-07-07 http://sportal.com.au/league-news-display/maroons-sweep-series-94454 2010-07-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20100717162247/http://sportal.com.au/league-news-display/maroons-sweep-series-94454 2010-07-17 dead Debutant Michael Gordon made no mistake with the simple conversion, so the Blues were back in it at 12–6. In the final minute of the half Darren Lockyer kicked a field goal from 46 metres out, Dillon Robert Gids leads way but NSW still trumped Newcastle Herald Australia 2010-07-08 https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/457583/gids-leads-way-but-nsw-still-trumped/ 2010-07-13 making the half-time score 13–6 in favour of the Queenslanders. Agence France-Presse Queensland hold off spirited NSW for clean sweep The Standard Hong Kong 2010-07-07 http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=18533&icid=a&d_str= 2010-07-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20110629175453/http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=18533&icid=a&d_str= 2011-06-29 dead New South Wales got the first points of the second half while raiding the Maroons' line and keeping the ball alive with Kurt Gidley crashing through Queensland's scrambling goal-line defence.Zander Joel 2010-07-07 Miraculous Maroons clinch whitewash https://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-07-07/miraculous-maroons-clinch-whitewash/895912 2026-01-14 ABC News en-AU Gordon's conversion was successful, so the visitors' lead was reduced to one point at 13–12 after forty-eight minutes. Sixteen minutes later the Blues were again attacking the Maroons' line when Anthony Watmough broke into the clear and looked certain to score but Queensland fullback Billy Slater came up with a remarkable try-saving tackle that kept Watmough from grounding the ball. Phelps James Queensland fullback Billy Slater pulls off fantastic try-saving tackle on Anthony Watmough The Daily Telegraph Sydney 2010-07-08 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/queensland-fullback-billy-slater-pulls-off-fantastic-try-saving-tackle-on-anthony-watmough/story-e6frfgbo-1225889188723 2010-07-13 The pressure remained on the Maroons as the New South Welshmen continued their attack and in the sixty-ninth minute Blues dummy half Michael Ennis, two metres from the Queensland uprights, put a deft grubber kick through the defence and Greg Bird raced through to dive on it. Press Association Queensland surge to whitewash after late strike from Willie Tonga The Guardian 2010-07-07 https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jul/07/queensland-state-of-origin-rugby-league 2010-07-13 London This gave New South Wales the lead for the first time since the first half of Game I. Gordon's conversion put the Blues in front by five points at 13–18 with just over ten minutes of the match to go. A couple of minutes later after making a tackle, Ennis punched Nate Myles in the ruck, sparking a brawl and giving the Maroons a penalty in an attacking position. Malone Paul Darren Lockyer urged referees to watch Michael Ennis after Origin 'cheap shot' The Courier-Mail Brisbaner 2010-07-09 http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/darren-lockyer-urged-referees-to-watch-michael-ennis-after-origin-cheap-shot/story-e6frepbx-1225889557658 2010-07-13 The Queenslanders decided to attack New South Wales' line and before the third tackle of the set Slater had scored after running onto Darren Lockyer's inside pass eight metres out. Read Brent Queensland sweeps the Blues away The Australian 2010-07-08 subscription https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/queensland-sweeps-the-blues-away/news-story/555ae3bd810c04fb9f1779d45b80d7a8 2010-07-13 Thurston's conversion restored the Maroons' one-point lead at 19–18 with four and a half minutes of the match left. AAP Maroons in clean sweep in State of Origin Herald Sun Australia 2010-07-08 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/maroons-in-clean-sweep-in-state-of-origin/story-e6frf9if-1225889167623 2010-07-13 As the Blues tried to work the ball out of their own half Queensland winger Israel Folau intercepted a pass, giving his team possession again in good field position. Wang Chris Maroons achieve Origin series sweep WWOS.com.au Australia ninemsn Pty Ltd 2010-07-07 http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=7924858 2010-07-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20100710035908/http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=7924858 2010-07-10 dead One tackle later the ball was passed out to Willie Tonga, who had the defence outnumbered on the right side and cantered over untouched for the match-sealing try. NSWRL Media State of Origin Game 3 – Match Report nswrl.com.au Australia New South Wales Rugby League 2010-07-07 http://www.nswrl.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=27673&title=state-of-origin-game-3---match-report 2010-07-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20110314234734/http://nswrl.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=27673&title=state-of-origin-game-3---match-report 2011-03-14 dead Folau was given the difficult conversion attempt for Tonga's try and despite striking it well, the ball just missed. Koch Dan Bitter-sweet moment for departing Israel Folau The Australian 2010-07-08 subscription https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/bittersweet-moment-for-departing-israel-folau/news-story/8ad9b6579d35258c055c3c84b300c9e5 2010-07-13 So the Maroons had achieved their first State of Origin series whitewash since 1995, winning the match 23-18 Jancetic Steve AAP Maroons put their stamp on dominance The Sydney Morning Herald 2010-07-07 http://news.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/maroons-put-their-stamp-on-dominance-20100707-100ru.html 2010-07-13 and providing the perfect birthday present for Mal Meninga, who turned 50 the following day. Following the game the man-of-the-match award and Wally Lewis Medal for player of the series, were both given to Billy Slater Turgeon Luke Billy Slater destroys Blues dreams goldcoast.com.au Australia News Limited 2010-07-08 http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2010/07/08/236281_sport.html 2010-07-13 before the State of Origin Shield was presented to skipper Darren Lockyer. Teams The 18th man is a reserve to cover for any prospective injuries and, unless chosen, does not actually play. New South Wales PositionGame 1Game 2Game 3 Fullback Newcastle 16 Kurt Gidley (c) Parramatta 16 Jarryd Hayne Wing Parramatta 16 Jarryd Hayne Canberra 16 Joel Monaghan1 Penrith 16 Michael Gordon Centre St George 16 Matt Cooper Penrith 16 Michael Jennings Centre Parramatta 16 Timana Tahu St George 16 Beau Scott Wing St George 16 Brett Morris Five-Eighth Manly 16 Jamie Lyon Cronulla 16 Trent Barrett Cronulla 16 Trent Barrett (c) 3 Halfback Canterbury 16 Brett Kimmorley Sydney 16 Mitchell Pearce Prop St George 16 Michael Weyman Manly 16 Jason King Hooker Canterbury 16 Michael Ennis Prop Manly 16 Josh Perry Melbourne 16 Brett White Cronulla 16 Kade Snowden 2nd Row Penrith 16 Trent Waterhouse Parramatta 16 Nathan Hindmarsh2 Penrith 16 Luke Lewis 2nd Row St George 16 Ben Creagh Cronulla 16 Paul Gallen Lock Manly 16 Anthony Watmough Cronulla 16 Paul Gallen Gold Coast Titans 16 Greg Bird Interchange Canterbury 16 Jamal Idris Newcastle 16 Kurt Gidley (c) Newcastle 16 Kurt Gidley 3 Interchange Canberra 16 Tom Learoyd-Lahrs Interchange Penrith 16 Luke Lewis Penrith 16 Trent Waterhouse Parramatta 16 Tim Mannah Interchange Melbourne 16 Brett White North Queensland 16 Luke O'Donnell Manly 16 Anthony Watmough 18th man Melbourne 16 Brett Finch Manly 16 Jason King Wests Tigers 16 Chris LawrenceCoach Craig Bellamy 1 – Timana Tahu was originally selected to play but withdrew due to racist comments by Andrew Johns. He was replaced by Joel Monaghan.The Daily Telegraph Tahu out, Monaghan in for State of Origin 2 Webster, Andrew Phelps, James http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/timana-tahu-out-joel-monaghan-in-for-state-of-origin-ii/story-e6frexnr-1225878661736 2 – Hindmarsh switched places with Waterhouse to play in the starting side after being initially selected for the bench. 3 – Barrett attained captaincy from Gidley in game three. Queensland PositionGame 1Game 2Game 3 Fullback Melbourne 16 Billy Slater Wing St George 16 Darius Boyd Centre Melbourne 16 Greg Inglis Centre North Queensland 16 Willie Tonga Wing Brisbane 16 Israel Folau Five-Eighth Brisbane 16 Darren Lockyer (c) Halfback North Queensland 16 Johnathan Thurston Prop North Queensland 16 Matthew Scott Hooker Manly 16 Matt Ballin1 Melbourne 16 Cameron Smith Prop Penrith 16 Petero Civoniceva Canberra 16 David Shillington Penrith 16 Petero Civoniceva 2nd Row Sydney 16 Nate Myles 2nd Row Brisbane 16 Sam Thaiday Lock Gold Coast Titans 16 Ashley Harrison Interchange Melbourne 16 Cooper Cronk Interchange Canberra 16 David Shillington Canterbury 16 Ben Hannant Canberra 16 David Shillington Interchange St George 16 Neville Costigan Interchange South Sydney 16 Dave Taylor 18th man Brisbane 16 Ben Te'o Brisbane 16 Jharal Yow Yeh South Sydney 16 Ben LoweCoach Mal Meninga 1 – Cameron Smith was originally selected to play but withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Matt Ballin.nrl.com Smith pulls out of QLD Origin Team Wayne Hemmings http://www.nrl.com/news/news/newsarticle/tabid/10874/newsid/58755/smith-pulls-out-of-qld-origin-team/default.aspx 22 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100525202453/http://www.nrl.com/news/news/newsarticle/tabid/10874/newsid/58755/smith-pulls-out-of-qld-origin-team/default.aspx 25 May 2010 dead Aftermath Following the Blues' fifth (of what would eventually be eight) consecutive series loss, their main sponsor Aussie Home Loans withdrew their support for the team, after just one series. As well as this, a full-scale, on-and-off field investigation was launched into the attitude, behaviour, conduct and operation of the New South Wales team. Ironically, this investigation was carried out by a Queenslander, former Sydney Roosters CEO Brian Canavan.Brian Canavan on mission to resurrect NSW http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/brian-canavan-on-mission-to-resurrect-nsw/story-e6frfgbo-1225883410730 The Daily Telegraph (Sydney) 24 June 2010 26 September 2010 Despite his best efforts, New South Wales has continued to underachieve in the State of Origin arena; since the investigation into the state's 2010 series defeat, the Blues have lost ten of sixteen State of Origin series, and fifteen out of twenty-one overall since the start of 2006, including losing the deciding game of the 2015 series by a record margin of 52–6.https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/state-of-origin-queensland-maroons-heap-misery-on-nsw-blues-in-resounding-win-20150708-gi84q3.html State of Origin: Queensland Maroons heap misery on NSW Blues in resounding win Sydney Morning Herald Adrian Proszenko 8 July 2015 11 July 2019https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-25/laurie-daley-wont-be-offered-a-new-state-of-origin-contract/8843090 Laurie Daley dumped as NSW Origin coach as NSWRL says it is time for a change ABC News ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) 25 August 2017 17 March 2018https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-12/maroons-crush-blues-in-game-three-to-continue-era-of-dominance/8702642 State of Origin III: Queensland Maroons crush NSW Blues to continue era of dominance ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Dan Colasimone ABC News 12 July 2017 17 March 2018https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/andrew-johns-rules-himself-out-of-nsw-coaching-position/c855879a-fd1f-4812-965c-dade502b6878 Andrew Johns rules himself out to replace Laurie Daley as Blues coach Nine's Wide World of Sports Sacha Mirzabegian 25 August 2017 11 July 2019 See also 2010 NRL season References 2 External links State of Origin 2010 at rugbyleagueproject.org Category:State of Origin series State of Origin series