1989 State of Origin series | |
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Won by | Queensland (6th series title) |
Series margin | 3-0 |
Points scored | 130 |
Attendance | 106,356 (ave. 35,452 per match) |
Top points scorer(s) | Mal Meninga (18) |
Top try scorer(s) | Michael Hancock (4) |
The 1989 State of Origin series was the eighth time the annual three-game series between New South Wales and Queensland was contested entirely under 'state of origin' selection rules. It was Queensland's second consecutive Origin clean-sweep and an unpleasant inauguration for New South Wales' new coach Jack Gibson who, along with a new captain in Gavin Miller and eight new players, was brought into a dramatically overhauled Blues side that had lost its five last State of Origin matches.