List of New South Wales rugby league team squads

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This article shows the players that have played in the New South Wales State of Origin team in every Rugby League State of Origin series.

1980 game

Position 1980 a
Fullback Graham Eadie
Wing Chris Anderson
Centre Mick Cronin
Centre Steve Rogers
Wing Greg Brentnall
Five-Eighth Alan Thompson
Halfback Tommy Raudonikis (c)
Prop Gary Hambly
Hooker Steve Edge
Prop Craig Young
Second Row Bob Cooper
Second Row Graeme Wynn
Lock Jim Leis
Replacement Steve Martin
Replacement Robert Stone

1981 game

Position 1981 a
Fullback Phil Sigsworth
Wing Terry Fahey
Centre Mick Cronin
Centre Steve Rogers (c)
Wing Eric Grothe, Sr.
Five-Eighth Terry Lamb
Halfback Peter Sterling
Prop Steve Bowden
Hooker Barry Jensen
Prop Ron Hilditch
Second Row Peter Tunks
Second Row Les Boyd
Lock Ray Price
Replacement Garry Dowling
Replacement Graeme O'Grady

1982 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Greg Brentnall Phil Sigsworth
Wing Chris Anderson Ziggy Niszczot Phillip Duke
Centre Mick Cronin Steve Rogers Brad Izzard
Centre Steve Rogers Brad Izzard Mick Cronin
Wing Ziggy Niszczot Tony Melrose Terry Fahey
Five-Eighth Alan Thompson Brett Kenny
Halfback Steve Mortimer
Prop John Coveney Don McKinnon
Hooker Max Krilich (c)
Prop Craig Young Royce Ayliffe
Second Row Tony Rampling John Muggleton Paul Merlo
Second Row John Muggleton Tony Rampling Les Boyd
Lock Ray Price
Replacement Brad Izzard Brett Kenny Alan Thompson
Replacement Royce Ayliffe Craig Young

1983 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Greg Brentnall Marty Gurr
Wing Chris Anderson Neil Hunt
Centre Phil Sigsworth Mick Cronin
Centre Brett Kenny Steve Ella
Wing Eric Grothe, Sr. Chris Anderson
Five-Eighth Alan Thompson Brett Kenny
Halfback Peter Sterling Steve Mortimer
Prop Geoff Gerard Geoff Bugden
Hooker Max Krilich (c) Ray Brown Max Krilich (c)
Prop Geoff Bugden Lindsay Johnston
Second Row Les Boyd Gavin Miller Stan Jurd
Second Row Wayne Pearce Paul Field
Lock Ray Price Ray Price (c) Gavin Miller
Replacement Steve Ella Steve Mortimer Kevin Hastings
Replacement Ray Brown Stan Jurd Ray Brown

1984 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Garry Jack
Wing Eric Grothe, Sr. Steve Morris
Centre Steve Ella Andrew Farrar Chris Mortimer
Centre Brett Kenny Brian Johnston
Wing Ross Conlon
Five-Eighth Alan Thompson Terry Lamb Brett Kenny
Halfback Peter Sterling Steve Mortimer Steve Mortimer (c)
Prop Steve Roach
Hooker Rex Wright Royce Simmons
Prop Craig Young Peter Tunks Pat Jarvis
Second Row Noel Cleal
Second Row Wayne Pearce Chris Walsh
Lock Ray Price (c) Peter Wynn
Replacement Brian Hetherington Steve Ella Mick Potter
Replacement Pat Jarvis Peter Tunks

1985 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Garry Jack
Wing Eric Grothe, Sr.
Centre Michael O'Connor
Centre Chris Mortimer
Wing John Ferguson
Five-Eighth Brett Kenny
Halfback Steve Mortimer (c) Des Hasler
Prop Steve Roach
Hooker Ben Elias
Prop Pat Jarvis
Second Row Noel Cleal David Brooks
Second Row Peter Wynn
Lock Wayne Pearce Wayne Pearce (c)
Replacement Steve Ella
Replacement Peter Tunks Tony Rampling

1986 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Garry Jack
Wing Steve Morris Brian Hetherington Brian Johnston
Centre Michael O'Connor
Centre Chris Mortimer
Wing Andrew Farrar Eric Grothe, Sr.
Five-Eighth Brett Kenny
Halfback Peter Sterling
Prop Steve Roach
Hooker Royce Simmons
Prop Peter Tunks
Second Row Steve Folkes
Second Row Noel Cleal
Lock Wayne Pearce (c)
Replacement Terry Lamb
Replacement David Gillespie

1987 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4b
Fullback Garry Jack Jonathan Docking
Wing Michael O'Connor Brian Johnston
Centre Mark McGaw Brett Kenny Mark McGaw
Centre Brian Johnston Michael O'Connor
Wing Andrew Ettingshausen Andrew Farrar Andrew Ettingshausen
Five-Eighth Brett Kenny Cliff Lyons
Halfback Peter Sterling Peter Sterling (c)
Prop Les Davidson David Boyle Peter Tunks
Hooker Royce Simmons
Prop Pat Jarvis Phil Daley
Second Row Steve Folkes David Boyle Noel Cleal
Second Row Noel Cleal Les Davidson
Lock Wayne Pearce (c) Paul Langmack
Replacement Des Hasler Mark McGaw Des Hasler
Replacement David Boyle Paul Langmack Steve Folkes David Boyle

1988 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Jonathan Docking Garry Jack
Wing Brian Johnston John Ferguson
Centre Mark McGaw
Centre Michael O'Connor
Wing Andrew Ettingshausen
Five-Eighth Cliff Lyons Terry Lamb Cliff Lyons
Halfback Peter Sterling Des Hasler
Prop Les Davidson Phil Daley Steve Hanson
Hooker Royce Simmons Ben Elias
Prop Steve Roach
Second Row Noel Cleal Wayne Pearce (c)
Second Row Steve Folkes
Lock Wayne Pearce (c) Paul Langmack
Replacement Terry Lamb Des Hasler Greg Florimo
Replacement David Trewhella Paul Dunn Noel Cleal

1989 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Garry Jack
Wing John Ferguson
Centre Andrew Farrar Andrew Ettingshausen Brian Johnston
Centre Laurie Daley Chris Johns
Wing Chris Johns Michael O'Connor
Five-Eighth Terry Lamb Chris Mortimer Des Hasler
Halfback Des Hasler Greg Alexander
Prop Paul Dunn Bruce McGuire
Hooker Mario Fenech David Trewhella
Prop John Cartwright Peter Kelly
Second Row Gavin Miller (c)
Second Row Paul Sironen Bruce McGuire Mark Geyer
Lock Bradley Clyde Brad Mackay
Replacement Andrew Ettingshausen Brad Mackay Terry Matterson
Replacement Greg Alexander Alan Wilson
Replacement Chris Mortimer Des Hasler Phil Blake
Replacement Glenn Lazarus John Cartwright

1990 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Andrew Ettingshausen
Wing Rod Wishart
Centre Michael O'Connor Brad Mackay Michael O'Connor
Centre Mark McGaw
Wing Ricky Walford Graham Lyons
Five-Eighth Laurie Daley Des Hasler Brad Mackay
Halfback Ricky Stuart
Prop Steve Roach Glenn Lazarus
Hooker Ben Elias (c)
Prop Ian Roberts
Second Row David Gillespie
Second Row Bruce McGuire
Lock Bradley Clyde
Replacement Glenn Lazarus Mark Sargent
Replacement Paul Sironen
Replacement Geoff Toovey Andrew Farrar Des Hasler
Replacement Graham Lyons Brad Fittler Greg Alexander

1991 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Greg Alexander Andrew Ettingshausen Greg Alexander
Wing Chris Johns
Centre Andrew Ettingshausen Michael O'Connor
Centre Laurie Daley Mark McGaw
Wing Michael O'Connor Rod Wishart
Five-Eighth Cliff Lyons Brad Fittler
Halfback Ricky Stuart
Prop Steve Roach
Hooker Ben Elias (c)
Prop Ian Roberts David Gillespie
Second Row Mark Geyer John Cartwright
Second Row Paul Sironen Ian Roberts Bradley Clyde
Lock Des Hasler Bradley Clyde Brad Mackay
Interchange Glenn Lazarus Des Hasler
Interchange David Gillespie Brad Mackay Brad Izzard
Interchange Mark McGaw Craig Salvatori
Interchange Brad Fittler John Cartwright David Fairleigh

1992 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Andrew Ettingshausen
Wing Graham Mackay Chris Johns
Centre Brad Fittler
Centre Paul McGregor
Wing Rod Wishart
Five-Eighth Laurie Daley (c)
Halfback John Simon Ricky Stuart
Prop Glenn Lazarus
Hooker Ben Elias
Prop Paul Harragon
Second Row Paul Sironen
Second Row John Cartwright
Lock Bradley Clyde
Interchange Robbie McCormack Steve Carter Tim Brasher
Interchange Craig Salvatori
Interchange Brad Mackay
Interchange David Gillespie

1993 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Tim Brasher
Wing Andrew Ettingshausen Graham Mackay
Centre Paul McGregor Andrew Ettingshausen
Centre Brad Fittler
Wing Rod Wishart
Five-Eighth Laurie Daley (c)
Halfback Ricky Stuart
Prop Glenn Lazarus
Hooker Ben Elias Robbie McCormack Ben Elias
Prop Ian Roberts David Fairleigh
Second Row Paul Sironen
Second Row Paul Harragon
Lock Brad Mackay
Interchange David Fairleigh Terry Hill
Interchange Craig Salvatori David Gillespie
Interchange Brett Mullins Jason Croker Scott Gourley
Interchange Jason Taylor

1994 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Tim Brasher
Wing Graham Mackay Andrew Ettingshausen
Centre Brad Fittler (c)
Centre Paul McGregor
Wing Rod Wishart Brett Mullins
Five-Eighth Laurie Daley
Halfback Ricky Stuart
Prop Glenn Lazarus Ian Roberts
Hooker Ben Elias
Prop Ian Roberts Paul Harragon
Second Row Paul Sironen
Second Row Paul Harragon Dean Pay
Lock Brad Mackay Bradley Clyde
Interchange Andrew Ettingshausen Brad Mackay
Interchange Chris Johns
Interchange David Gillespie Ken Nagas
Interchange David Barnhill

1995 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Tim Brasher
Wing Rod Wishart
Centre Terry Hill
Centre Paul McGregor
Wing Craig Hancock John Hopoate David Hall
Five-Eighth Matthew Johns Brad Fittler (c) Matthew Johns
Halfback Andrew Johns Geoff Toovey
Prop Paul Harragon
Hooker Jim Serdaris
Prop Mark Carroll Dean Pay Mark Carroll
Second Row Brad Mackay Greg Florimo Adam Muir
Second Row Steve Menzies David Barnhill Steve Menzies
Lock Brad Fittler (c) Brad Mackay Brad Fittler (c)
Interchange Greg Florimo Brett Rodwell Greg Florimo
Interchange David Fairleigh
Interchange Matt Seers Steve Menzies Matt Seers
Interchange Adam Muir David Barnhill

1996 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Tim Brasher
Wing Rod Wishart
Centre Andrew Ettingshausen
Centre Laurie Daley
Wing Brett Mullins
Five-Eighth Brad Fittler (c)
Halfback Geoff Toovey
Prop Glenn Lazarus
Hooker Andrew Johns
Prop Paul Harragon
Second Row David Furner
Second Row Dean Pay
Lock Adam Muir
Interchange Jim Dymock
Interchange Jason Croker
Interchange Jamie Ainscough
Interchange Steve Menzies

1997 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Super League Game 1 (versus Qld) c Super League Game 2 (versus NZ) c Super League Game 3 (versus Qld) c
Fullback Tim Brasher David Peachey
Wing Rod Wishart Ken McGuinness Ken Nagas
Centre Terry Hill Andrew Ettingshausen
Centre Paul McGregor Jamie Ainscough Ryan Girdler Matthew Ryan
Wing Jamie Ainscough Matt Seers Matthew Ryan Brett Mullins
Five-Eighth Jim Dymock Trent Barrett Laurie Daley (c)
Halfback Geoff Toovey (c) John Simon Geoff Toovey (c) Greg Alexander Noel Goldthorpe
Prop Paul Harragon Glenn Lazarus
Hooker Andrew Johns Geoff Toovey (c) Andrew Johns Craig Gower Luke Priddis Craig Gower
Prop Mark Carroll Rodney Howe Ian Roberts
Second Row Steve Menzies Sean Ryan David Furner
Second Row Adam Muir Simon Gillies
Lock Nik Kosef David Furner Bradley Clyde
Interchange David Fairleigh Matt Adamson Danny Lee Robbie Kearns
Interchange Dean Pay Solomon Haumono
Interchange John Simon Matt Seers John Simon Robbie Ross Scott Wilson Robbie Ross
Interchange Ken McGuinness Aaron Raper Michael Buettner Noel Goldthorpe Matthew Ryan Luke Priddis

1998 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Tim Brasher
Wing Rod Wishart
Centre Andrew Ettingshausen Paul McGregor Laurie Daley (c)
Centre Terry Hill
Wing Adam MacDougall
Five-Eighth Laurie Daley (c) Brad Fittler
Halfback Andrew Johns
Prop Rodney Howe Glenn Lazarus
Hooker Geoff Toovey Matthew Johns
Prop Paul Harragon Tony Butterfield
Second Row Dean Pay David Furner
Second Row Nik Kosef David Barnhill
Lock Brad Fittler Jim Dymock
Interchange David Barnhill Andrew Ettingshausen Dean Pay
Interchange Steve Menzies
Interchange Matthew Johns Nik Kosef Robbie Kearns
Interchange Ken McGuinness Glenn Lazarus Ken McGuinness

1999 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Robbie Ross
Wing Darren Albert Adam MacDougall
Centre Laurie Daley Ryan Girdler
Centre Terry Hill
Wing Matt Geyer
Five-Eighth Brad Fittler (c) Laurie Daley Laurie Daley (c)
Halfback Andrew Johns
Prop Jason Stevens Mark Carroll
Hooker Craig Gower Geoff Toovey
Prop Rodney Howe
Second Row Bryan Fletcher
Second Row David Barnhill Nik Kosef David Furner
Lock Nik Kosef Brad Fittler (c) Nik Kosef
Interchange Glenn Lazarus Michael Vella
Interchange Luke Ricketson
Interchange Ryan Girdler Ben Kennedy
Interchange Anthony Mundine

2000 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback David Peachey Tim Brasher
Wing Adam MacDougall
Centre Ryan Girdler
Centre Shaun Timmins Matt Gidley
Wing Jamie Ainscough
Five-Eighth Brad Fittler (c)
Halfback Brett Kimmorley
Prop Robbie Kearns
Hooker Geoff Toovey
Prop Rodney Howe Jason Stevens
Second Row Bryan Fletcher
Second Row David Furner Ben Kennedy
Lock Ben Kennedy Scott Hill
Interchange Scott Hill Andrew Johns
Interchange Terry Hill David Furner
Interchange Michael Vella Adam Muir
Interchange Jason Stevens Michael Vella

2001 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Mark Hughes
Wing Jamie Ainscough
Centre Michael De Vere Ryan Girdler
Centre Matt Gidley
Wing Adam MacDougall
Five-Eighth Brad Fittler (c)
Halfback Brett Kimmorley Trent Barrett Brett Kimmorley
Prop Jason Stevens
Hooker Luke Priddis
Prop Robbie Kearns Mark O'Meley
Second Row Bryan Fletcher
Second Row Nathan Hindmarsh Adam Muir
Lock Jason Croker Luke Ricketson Andrew Ryan
Interchange Trent Barrett Craig Gower
Interchange Michael Vella
Interchange Ben Kennedy Matt Adamson
Interchange Rodney Howe Andrew Ryan Steve Menzies

2002 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Brett Hodgson
Wing Timana Tahu
Centre Jamie Lyon Matt Gidley
Centre Matt Gidley Shaun Timmins
Wing Jason Moodie
Five-Eighth Trent Barrett Braith Anasta Trent Barrett
Halfback Andrew Johns (c)
Prop Luke Bailey
Hooker Danny Buderus
Prop Mark O'Meley Jason Ryles
Second Row Steve Simpson
Second Row Ben Kennedy Nathan Hindmarsh Steve Menzies
Lock Luke Ricketson
Interchange Braith Anasta Steve Menzies Nathan Hindmarsh
Interchange Bryan Fletcher
Interchange Nathan Hindmarsh Scott Hill
Interchange Michael Vella

2003 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Anthony Minichello
Wing Timana Tahu
Centre Matt Gidley
Centre Jamie Lyon
Wing Michael De Vere
Five-Eighth Shaun Timmins
Halfback Andrew Johns (c)
Prop Robbie Kearns
Hooker Danny Buderus
Prop Jason Ryles
Second Row Craig Fitzgibbon Bryan Fletcher
Second Row Ben Kennedy Luke Ricketson
Lock Luke Ricketson Braith Anasta
Interchange Luke Bailey
Interchange Phil Bailey
Interchange Craig Wing
Interchange Josh Perry Bryan Fletcher Willie Mason

2004 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Ben Hornby Anthony Minichello
Wing Luke Lewis Timana Tahu Luke Lewis
Centre Michael De Vere Luke Lewis Mark Gasnier
Centre Matt Gidley Matt Cooper
Wing Luke Rooney
Five-Eighth Shaun Timmins Brad Fittler
Halfback Craig Gower Brett Finch Trent Barrett
Prop Ryan O'Hara Jason Stevens Jason Ryles
Hooker Danny Buderus (c)
Prop Mark O'Meley
Second Row Nathan Hindmarsh
Second Row Andrew Ryan Craig Fitzgibbon
Lock Craig Fitzgibbon Shaun Timmins
Interchange Craig Wing
Interchange Trent Waterhouse Ben Kennedy
Interchange Brent Kite
Interchange Willie Mason

2005 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Anthony Minichello
Wing Matt King
Centre Mark Gasnier
Centre Matt Cooper
Wing Luke Rooney Timana Tahu
Five-Eighth Trent Barrett Braith Anasta
Halfback Brett Kimmorley Andrew Johns
Prop Luke Bailey Steve Simpson Luke Bailey
Hooker Danny Buderus (c)
Prop Jason Ryles
Second Row Nathan Hindmarsh
Second Row Craig Fitzgibbon
Lock Ben Kennedy
Interchange Craig Wing Craig Gower
Interchange Steve Simpson Steve Menzies
Interchange Anthony Watmough Luke Bailey Steve Simpson
Interchange Andrew Ryan

2006 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Brett Hodgson
Wing Matt King Timana Tahu
Centre Mark Gasnier Matt Cooper
Centre Timana Tahu Matt King
Wing Eric Grothe, Jr.
Five-Eighth Braith Anasta Mark Gasnier
Halfback Brett Finch Craig Gower
Prop Willie Mason
Hooker Danny Buderus (c)
Prop Brent Kite Luke Bailey
Second Row Nathan Hindmarsh
Second Row Andrew Ryan Steve Simpson Paul Gallen
Lock Luke O'Donnell Andrew Ryan Luke O'Donnell
Interchange Steve Simpson Luke Bailey Steve Simpson
Interchange Craig Wing Ben Hornby
Interchange Steve Menzies
Interchange Mark O'Meley

2007 Series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Anthony Minichello Brett Stewart
Wing Matt King Hazem El Masri
Centre Jamie Lyon Matt King
Centre Matt Cooper
Wing Jarryd Hayne
Five-Eighth Braith Anasta Greg Bird
Halfback Jarrod Mullen Brett Kimmorley
Prop Brett White Steve Simpson Willie Mason
Hooker Danny Buderus (c)
Prop Brent Kite
Second Row Willie Mason Andrew Ryan
Second Row Nathan Hindmarsh
Lock Andrew Ryan Paul Gallen
Interchange Luke Bailey
Interchange Steve Simpson Brett White Steve Simpson
Interchange Anthony Tupou Ryan Hoffman
Interchange Kurt Gidley Greg Bird Kurt Gidley

2008 series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Brett Stewart Kurt Gidley
Wing Jarryd Hayne Steve Turner Jarryd Hayne
Centre Matt Cooper
Centre Mark Gasnier Joel Monaghan
Wing Anthony Quinn
Five-Eighth Greg Bird Braith Anasta
Halfback Peter Wallace Mitchell Pearce
Prop Ben Cross Craig Fitzgibbon Willie Mason
Hooker Danny Buderus (c)
Prop Brett White
Second Row Ryan Hoffman
Second Row Willie Mason Craig Fitzgibbon
Lock Paul Gallen
Interchange Anthony Laffranchi
Interchange Anthony Tupou
Interchange Craig Fitzgibbon Steve Simpson Ben Cross
Interchange Ben Hornby Kurt Gidley Brett Stewart

2009 series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Kurt Gidley (C)
Wing Jarryd Hayne
Centre Michael Jennings Joel Monaghan Michael Jennings
Centre Jamie Lyon Josh Morris
Wing James McManus David Williams
Five-Eighth Terry Campese Trent Barrett
Halfback Peter Wallace Brett Kimmorley
Prop Brent Kite Justin Poore
Hooker Robbie Farah Michael Ennis
Prop Luke Bailey Michael Weyman Josh Perry
Second Row Luke O'Donnell Trent Waterhouse
Second Row Ben Creagh
Lock Anthony Laffranchi Paul Gallen Anthony Watmough
Interchange Craig Wing Josh Morris Brett White
Interchange Justin Poore Craig Wing
Interchange Michael Weyman Anthony Watmough Tom Learoyd-Lahrs
Interchange Luke Lewis Glenn Stewart
Coach Craig Bellamy

2010 series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Kurt Gidley (c) Jarryd Hayne
Wing Jarryd Hayne Brett Morris
Centre Matt Cooper Michael Jennings
Centre Timana Tahu Beau Scott
Wing Brett Morris Joel Monaghand Michael Gordon
Five-Eighth Jamie Lyon Trent Barrett (vc) Trent Barrett (c)
Halfback Brett Kimmorley Mitchell Pearce
Prop Michael Weyman Jason King
Hooker Michael Ennis
Prop Josh Perry Brett White Kade Snowden
2nd Row Trent Waterhouse Nathan Hindmarshe Luke Lewis
2nd Row Ben Creagh Paul Gallen
Lock Anthony Watmough Paul Gallen Greg Bird
Interchange Jamal Idris Trent Waterhouse Kurt Gidley
Interchange Tom Learoyd-Lahrs Kurt Gidley (c) Tom Learoyd-Lahrs
Interchange Luke Lewis Tom Learoyd-Lahrs Tim Mannah
Interchange Brett White Luke O'Donnell Anthony Watmough
18th man f Brett Finch Jason King Chris Lawrence
Coach Craig Bellamy

2011 series

Position Game 1 Game 2 Game 3
Fullback Josh Dugan Anthony Minichello h
Wing Brett Morris Jarryd Hayne Brett Morris
Centre Michael Jennings William Hopoate Jarryd Hayne
Centre Mark Gasnier
Wing Akuila Uate
Five-Eighth Jamie Soward
Halfback Mitchell Pearce
Prop Jason King Tim Mannah
Hooker Dean Young g Michael Ennis
Prop Kade Snowden Paul Gallen (c)
2nd Row Beau Scott Glenn Stewart
2nd Row Greg Bird Ben Creagh
Lock Paul Gallen (c) Greg Bird
Interchange Ben Creagh Kurt Gidley
Interchange Trent Merrin Keith Galloway
Interchange Tim Mannah Anthony Watmough
Interchange Michael Ennis Luke Lewis
18th man f Jamal Idris Tom Learoyd-Lahrs Trent Merrin
Coach Ricky Stuart

Notes

a. ^ Only one State of Origin game was played in both 1980 and 1981.
b. ^ Exhibition match played at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Long Beach, California, USA.
c. ^ Only Super League players could play in the Super League Tri-series.
d. ^ Timana Tahu was originally selected to play but withdrew due to personal reasons. He was replaced by Joel Monaghan [1]
e. ^ Hindmarsh switched places with Waterhouse to play in the starting side after being initially selected for the bench.
f. ^ The 18th man is a reserve to cover for any forthcoming injuries and, unless chosen, does not actually play.
g. ^ Dean Young switched places with Michael Ennis to play in the starting side after being initially selected for the bench.
h. ^ Josh Dugan was originally selected to play but withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Anthony Minichiello.

References

  1. ^ Webster, Andrew; Phelps, James. "Tahu out, Monaghan in for State of Origin 2". The Daily Telegraph. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/timana-tahu-out-joel-monaghan-in-for-state-of-origin-ii/story-e6frexnr-1225878661736. 

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