2005 State of Origin series

Australian rugby league series August 2019 2005 12th 150px 16px New South Wales 2-1 140 187309 New South Wales 16 Anthony Minichiello 16px Cameron Smith (18) 16px Matt Bowen 16px Matt King (3) The 2005 State of Origin series saw the 24th time 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. The three matches drew a total attendance of 187,309 and New South Wales won the series 2–1, their third consecutive series victory, and their last until 2014. The Wally Lewis Medal for Player of the Series was awarded to New South Wales' fullback, Anthony Minichiello.Annual Report 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20090705170103/https://secure.ausport.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/98638/Australian_Rugby_League_2005.pdf July 5, 2009 - Australian Rugby League The Ron McAuliffe Medal for Queensland player of the series was awarded to Cameron Smith. The Brad Fittler Medal for New South Wales player of the series was awarded to Matt King. __TOC__ Game I #eeeeee Wednesday, 25 May 20052005 Game 1 https://web.archive.org/web/20120318214643/http://www.nrlstats.com/origin/match.cfm?MatchID=11215 18 March 2012 at nrlstats.com 8:00pm (AEST) Queensland Queensland 16 24 – 20 1st: 13 - 02nd: 7 - 20g.p.: 4 - 0(Report) New South Wales 16 New South Wales Tries:Ty Williams (20') 1Michael Crocker (48') 1Matt Bowen (84') 1Goals:Cameron Smith 5/5(7' pen, 18' pen, 21', 34' pen, 50')Darren Lockyer 0/1Field Goals:Darren Lockyer 1/3(40')Johnathan Thurston 1/1(78') Tries:Luke Rooney (52') 1Mark Gasnier (61') 1Craig Fitzgibbon (68') 1Danny Buderus (71') 1Goals:Craig Fitzgibbon 2/3(69', 72')Brett Kimmorley 0/1 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 52,484 Paul SimpkinsState Of Origin - Game 1, 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20100623083323/http://stats.rleague.com/rl/soo/game73.html 23 June 2010 at stats.rleague.com Steve Price The crowd of 52,484 people at Suncorp Stadium was a record for the ground at the time. After fifty minutes, Queensland had raced away to a 19–0 lead. However New South Wales, under new coach Ricky Stuart made a strong comeback, bringing the score to 20–19 in their favour. A field goal from Johnathan Thurston, in his first match for the Maroons, saw the game go into 'golden point' extra time. Brett Kimmorley, playing halfback in place of an injured Andrew Johns, threw a pass intended for Matt King, but was instead intercepted by Matt Bowen, who snatched a 24–20 victory for the Maroons. Game II #eeeeee Wednesday, 15 June 20052005 Game 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20120318214649/http://www.nrlstats.com/origin/match.cfm?MatchID=11216 18 March 2012 at nrlstats.com 8:00pm (AEST) New South Wales New South Wales 16 32 – 22 1st: 8 - 122nd: 24 - 10(Report) Queensland 16 Queensland Tries:Anthony Minichiello (15', 44') 2Steve Menzies (48') 1Matt Cooper (59') 1Danny Buderus (76') 1Goals:Andrew Johns 3/3(46', 50', 61')Craig Fitzgibbon 3/3(15', 18' pen, 78') Tries:Brad Thorn (23') 1Billy Slater (32') 1Matt Bowen (69') 1Petero Civoniceva (80') 1Goals:Cameron Smith 3/4(24', 34', 80') Telstra Stadium, Sydney 82,389 Steve ClarkState Of Origin - Game 2, 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20100623084451/http://stats.rleague.com/rl/soo/game74.html 23 June 2010 at stats.rleague.com Andrew Johns Having made his first NRL reappearance just ten days earlier following recovery from injury, Andrew Johns made his State of Origin comeback for Game II with a man-of-the-match performance to help level the 2005 series. Prichard Greg Scandals, losing streaks, injuries but there's never been a lost cause The Sydney Morning Herald Australia Fairfax Media 2010-06-15 http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/scandals-losing-streaks-injuries-but-theres-never-been-a-lost-cause-20100614-yach.html 2010-06-15 This game opened with the Blues sustaining immense pressure on their own line for the opening 15 minutes of the match before breaking through for a try to Minichiello to open the scoring. Game III #eeeeee Wednesday, 6 July 20052006 Game 3 https://web.archive.org/web/20120318214657/http://www.nrlstats.com/origin/match.cfm?MatchID=11217 18 March 2012 at nrlstats.com 8:00pm (AEST) Queensland Queensland 16 10 – 32 1st: 0 - 182nd: 10 - 14(Report) New South Wales 16 New South Wales Tries:Johnathan Thurston (74') 1Matt Bowen (77') 1Goals:Cameron Smith 1/2(75') Tries:Matt King (31', 47', 64') 3Braith Anasta (21') 1Mark Gasnier (27') 1Timana Tahu (53') 1Goals:Andrew Johns 3/5(22', 29', 48')Craig Fitzgibbon 1/2(9' pen) Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 52,436 Paul SimpkinsState Of Origin - Game 3, 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20120118153222/http://stats.rleague.com/rl/soo/game75.html 18 January 2012 at stats.rleague.com Anthony MinichielloBarrow 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 After 25 years the 2005 decider was the 75th game between the two sides, with 36 wins for each side. Clockwatch: Queensland 10-32 NSW BBC Sport UK BBC 6 July 2005 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_league/international_and_australian/4653353.stm 30 October 2010 After an hour New South Wales had raced away to a 32–0 lead and late tries to Queensland proved too little too late. Matt King became only the ninth player (and fourth New South Welshman) to score a hat-trick in State of Origin. AAP Australian Associated Press Blues rout Maroons The Sydney Morning Herald Australia Fairfax Media 6 July 2005 http://www.smh.com.au/news/league/blues-rout-maroons/2005/07/06/1120329505015.html 30 October 2010 New South Wales squad PositionGame 1Game 2Game 3 Fullback Sydney Roosters 16 Anthony Minichiello Wing Melbourne 16 Matt King Centre St George Illawarra 16 Mark Gasnier Centre St George Illawarra 16 Matt Cooper Wing Penrith 16 Luke Rooney Parramatta 16 Timana Tahu Five-Eighth St George Illawarra 16 Trent Barrett Canterbury 16 Braith Anasta Halfback Cronulla 16 Brett Kimmorley Newcastle 16 Andrew Johns Prop St George Illawarra 16 Luke Bailey Newcastle 16 Steve Simpson St George Illawarra 16 Luke Bailey Hooker Newcastle 16 Danny Buderus (c) Prop St George Illawarra 16 Jason Ryles Second Row Parramatta 16 Nathan Hindmarsh Second Row Sydney Roosters 16 Craig Fitzgibbon Lock Manly 16 Ben Kennedy Interchange Sydney Roosters 16 Craig Wing Penrith 16 Craig Gower Interchange Newcastle 16 Steve Simpson Manly 16 Steve Menzies Interchange Manly 16 Anthony Watmough St George Illawarra 16 Luke Bailey 16px Steve Simpson Interchange Canterbury 16 Andrew Ryan Coach Sydney Roosters 16 Ricky Stuart Queensland squad PositionGame 1Game 2Game 3 Fullback Melbourne 16 Billy Slater North Queensland 16 Matt Bowen Wing North Queensland 16 Ty Williams Centre Brisbane 16 Shaun Berrigan Centre North Queensland 16 Paul Bowman Wing North Queensland 16 Matt Sing Five-Eighth Brisbane 16 Darren Lockyer (c) Halfback North Queensland 16 Johnathan Thurston Prop New Zealand Warriors old 16 Steve Price Brisbane 16 Brad Thorn Cronulla 16 Danny Nutley Hooker Melbourne 16 Cameron Smith Prop Brisbane 16 Petero Civoniceva Second Row Sydney Roosters 16 Michael Crocker Second Row Brisbane 16 Brad Thorn North Queensland 16 Carl Webb Brisbane 16 Brad Thorn Lock Sydney Roosters 16 Chris Flannery Interchange Penrith 16 Ben Ross Interchange North Queensland 16 Carl Webb Brisbane 16 Dane Carlaw Brisbane 16 Corey Parker Interchange Brisbane 16 Casey McGuire South Sydney 16 Ashley Harrison Interchange North Queensland 16 Matt Bowen Brisbane 16 Tonie Carroll Coach Newcastle 16 Michael Hagan See also 2005 NRL season Footnotes 40em External links State of Origin 2005 at rugbyleagueproject.org Category:State of Origin series State of Origin series