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1998 State of Origin series

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Information on the 1998 State of Origin series

Game One


Game I was a classis Origin encounter with each side scrambling to gain ascendancy in front a boisterous Sydney crowd. The Maroons capitalised on mistakes from their opposition to score twice early in the second half before the mercurial Brad Fittler crossed to regain the lead for New South Wales. When Steve Menzies scored close to full time to give the Blues a 23-18 lead it seemed that they were heading for victory.

But with barely a minute remaining and Queensland stuck deep in their own territory, their five-eight Kevin Walters produced the play of the series as he kicked ahead for replacement back Ben Ikin to regather. The Blues tried desperately to hold on for the few final tackles, nut Walters destroyed their hopes by sending centre Tonie Carroll over alonsgide the posts. Darren Lockyer's conversion on debut gave Queensland a miracle 24-23 victory. It was a personal triumph for Walters coming only a few months after the tragic death of his wife Kim.

Game Two


Game Three


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