2016 State of Origin series
The 2016 State of Origin series was the 35th time the annual best-of-three series between the Queensland [rugby league team|Queensland] and New [South Wales rugby league team|New South Wales] rugby league teams to be played entirely under 'state of origin' rules.
The Maroons were the defending champions, but had a new coach in Kevin Walters, following the appointment of Mal Meninga to the position of Australian [national rugby league team|Australian] head coach.
Game I
Game II
Game III
Teams
New South Wales Blues
Queensland Maroons
1 - Darius Boyd in his 24th appearance for Queensland made his first origin start at fullback after playing his previous 23 matches on the wing. This was because Billy Slater was sidelined for 8 months in March after a .2 - For the first time since 2006, the Maroons had a new coach, with Kevin Walters taking over from Mal Meninga, who famously oversaw the 8 consecutive series victories during his time in charge.
Player Debuts
Game 1
- Cap no. List of [New South Wales State of Origin players|258] Josh Mansour
- Cap no. List of [New South Wales State of Origin players|259] Matt Moylan
- Cap no. 260 Adam Reynolds
- Cap no. 261 Dylan Walker
- Cap no. List of [Queensland State of Origin players|183] Corey Oates
- Cap no. 184 Justin O'Neill
Game 2
- Cap no. 262 Jack Bird
- Cap no. 263 Tyson Frizell
Game 3
- Cap no. 264 James Tedesco
- Cap no. 265 Wade Graham
- Cap no. 185 Gavin Cooper
Residents