State of Origin Game 1 Maroons vs Blues ... State of Origin. QLD v NSW: After a convincing Game One win, the Blues have the chance to win the series away from home. NSW v QLD: Brett Finch was picked to wear the Blues number seven jersey after first choice playmakers withdrew through injury. NSW v QLD: The Blues had the chance to snare their first ever Origin series victory, but any side with Wally 'The King' Lewis at the helm won't die wondering. State of Origin.

NSW v QLD: After winning the series last year, NSW will be hoping to do it again and prevent Queensland from reclaiming the title.

NSW v QLD: The series will be decided at ANZ Stadium, where Queensland have won just once since 1999.

What a game he had. Belcher: The night Bennett read riot act to Maroons. State of Origin. Origin Classic: 1987, Game 3 QLD v NSW: Queensland has the advantage as State of Origin heads to Lang Park for the deciding game of the series. QLD v NSW: Allan Langer was picked to play his first match for the Maroons in the opening match of the '87 series, and the rest is history. They travel to Lang Park to try and salvage the series. Mark Murray had missed just one Origin clash in the first five series but when he suffered a serious eye injury that forced his premature retirement in the off-season of 1986, it was widely expected that in-form Eastern Suburbs half-back Laurie Spina would be called into the side after good form for the Roosters and impressing in a Qld selection trial at Lang Park. Instead, and against the wishes of coach Wayne Bennett, the Maroons selectors opted for the jockey-sized Ipswich Jets half-back Allan Langerthen just 68 kg and … Wed 15 Jul, 1987 Full Match Replays / Round 20 Dragons v Storm.

NSW v QLD: After the first ever try-less State of Origin match in Game One, the fans will be hoping for a higher scoring Game Two. QLD v NSW: Queensland has the advantage as State of Origin heads to Lang Park for the deciding game of the series. NSW v QLD: Immortal Andrew Johns made a stunning return from injury to suit up for the Blues in this must win fixture. NSW v QLD: After matches in 1980 and 1981, State of Origin is here to stay as a three game series, beginning at Lang Park. NSW v QLD: With the arrival of Super League, the Maroons had to deal with Brisbane Broncos players being made ineligible for selection. Ray Warren said it best when claiming, "That's not a try - that's a miracle".

Both teams will be hoping for a more comfortable victory. The New South Wales media gave both the event and Queensland's chance of winning it, little credence, calling the game a "three-day wonder". NSW v QLD: We went into the final game locked at 1-1, and game three is famous for a particular tackle on Gorden Tallis put on. A stunning match awaited fans who made it to Suncorp Stadium. QLD v NSW: State of Origin returns to the newly renovated Suncorp Stadium as Queensland chase a fast start to the series. QLD v NSW: It's not only the deciding Origin game, but there's a surprise Queensland selection. NSW v QLD: After thrashing New South Wales in Game One, Queensland have all the confidence required to seal the series here. After Queensland lost the first two interstate matches in 1980 (35–3 and 17–7, the second game in front of only 1,638 Sydneysiders) it was announced that a 'state of origin' match would take place on 8 July at Lang Park in Brisbane. NSW v QLD: With home ground advantage rendered useless in Melbourne, this decider will be one to watch. QLD v NSW: A decider in State of Origin football, is there a sweeter sentence? NSW v QLD: Phil Gould kicks off his Origin coaching career for New South Wales at the Sydney Football Stadium in Game One. NSW v QLD: After losing the last two series, Queensland will be out to win and prevent NSW from winning three series in a row. QLD v NSW: New South Wales are on the ropes after a Game One defeat. NSW v QLD: Arguably one of the most iconic moments in Origin history - Geyer goes at Wally 'The King' Lewis. Allan Langer is back. NSW v QLD: After a heartbreaking loss in Game One, NSW head to the MCG aiming to keep the series alive.

NSW v QLD: The series heads to the Sydney Cricket Ground tied at 1-1 with Queensland having the momentum. QLD v NSW: After two close games, the series will be decided in Brisbane. NSW v QLD: With Queensland holding the title the last two years, NSW will be hoping a new century brings them luck. NSW v QLD: With sickness giving the New South Wales team some drama, Queensland go into this decider as favourites. Need we say more? NSW v QLD: It's do-or-die for the Blues after losing Game One. Latest.

NSW v QLD: After a thrilling win in Game One, Queensland have the chance to wrap up the series at Homebush. QLD v NSW: After an Andrew Johns masterclass in Game Two, the Blues will be confident of securing the series away from home. State of Origin 1987 Game 3 Maroons v Blues Full Match Replay. QLD v NSW: With wet weather predicted in Queensland, this Origin decider will be a hard fought battle. Origin Classic: 1994, Game 2

At ANZ Stadium in front of their home fans, they hope to stay alive in the series. NSW v QLD: A finish that sums up the magic of State of Origin football. QLD v NSW: New South Wales will have to defy history at Lang Park to win the series in Mal Meninga's last Origin match. Game 1 - Tuesday 2nd June 1987.