Most iconic State of Origin game

[ivanhungryjak]

This always stands out as one of my favourite Origin moments - the epitome of the Qld attitude.

 

[Browny]

Hodges sledge to Buderus

 

[Sproj]

Shout out to Dallas Johnson, Willie Carne and Martin Lang too, those guys were almost constantly concussed and just kept on going.

 

[I bleed Maroon]

2006 game 3. Lockyer pounces on a loose pass to begin the dynasty.

It's between this, Alfie's heroic return and the legendary biff at the MCG in 1995 for mine

 

[Super Freak]

I'm really surprised no one has mentioned Game II, 1989.

That's a game that showed what the QLD spirit is all about. The only time a QLD side has ever received a standing ovation from the NSW crowd.

 

[tommy]

Shout out to Dallas Johnson, Willie Carne and Martin Lang too, those guys were almost constantly concussed and just kept on going.

Remember Martin langs runs??!?!?! I haven’t heard this name in years so only just remembered him! He was Michael Hancock on steroids. His head used to bob up and down like he was in a mosh pit. Has anyone got a Martin lang compilation?

 

[_wwong]

Remember Martin langs runs??!?!?! I haven’t heard this name in years so only just remembered him! He was Michael Hancock on steroids. His head used to bob up and down like he was in a mosh pit. Has anyone got a Martin lang compilation?

Were the Lang’s the original father and son coach/player duo?

 

[Super Freak]

Were the Lang’s the original father and son coach/player duo?

There were a couple before them.

Bob Fulton coached his sons Brett and Scott at Manly before those two came around.

 

[Sproj]

What stage does Wayne Bennett and his superstar son, Scott Minto fall into?

 

[_wwong]

What stage does Wayne Bennett and his superstar son, Scott Minto fall into?

God mode

 

[McHunt]

For me it was Alfie's surprise return in 2001, flown in from the UK at the last minute. I'd already had tickets before I knew he was coming. Cracker of a game.

 

[holdzy]

One that probably doesn't get mentioned much but might be my favourite game is game two, 2010. The peak of QLD's dominance and really the only series of the modern era where NSW were no chance. 2009 was the gap widening between the two teams and in 2010 QLD were well and truly a class above.

Game 2, 2010 is most notably remembered for the Andrew Johns incident but QLD responded by putting on a clinic and Locky winning man of the match. Also featured one of the worst spear tackles ever on Boyd - no send off. Same bloke headbutting and punching Dave Taylor, all in the space of five minutes. Fired QLD up and NSW were sent packing with their tails between their legs.

 

[_wwong]

One that probably doesn't get mentioned much but might be my favourite game is game two, 2010. The peak of QLD's dominance and really the only series of the modern era where NSW were no chance. 2009 was the gap widening between the two teams and in 2010 QLD were well and truly a class above.

Game 2, 2010 is most notably remembered for the Andrew Johns incident but QLD responded by putting on a clinic and Locky winning man of the match. Also featured one of the worst spear tackles ever on Boyd - no send off. Same bloke headbutting and punching Dave Taylor, all in the space of five minutes. Fired QLD up and NSW were sent packing with their tails between their legs.

What year was it when Greg Inglis destroyed Gasnier?

 

[mitch222]

95 series has to be up there. Also the 2020 game 3 worst QLD side ever should be mentioned.

 

[holdzy]

What year was it when Greg Inglis destroyed Gasnier?

2008 game two. Game one Gasnier got the upper hand.

 

[Scorchie]

2006, Locky swooping and winning

He was gone forever if they lost. Media speculation on all of them was intense

 

[ningnangnong]

This always stands out as one of my favourite Origin moments - the epitome of the Qld attitude.

**** I miss this era of footy. Not just Origin, all of it.

 

[pennywisealfie]

Definitely Game 3 2001. Even though the Broncos were dominant in the late 90s, I'd lost my appetite for Rugby League quite a bit as I was more interested in playing football, schoolwork and chasing girls. Then this game happened and it re-ignited my love for Rugby League. My childhood idol coming back to destroy NSW was amazing.