State of Origin 1985
The 1985 State of Origin Series was the sixth edition of the State of Origin rugby league tournament . It consisted of three games that took place between May 28th and July 23rd. New South Wales won the Series 2-1.
Game 1
| 28th of May |
 Queensland Maroons
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2: 18 |
 New South Wales Blues
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Lang Park , Brisbane Spectators: 33,011 Referee: Kevin Roberts |
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Penalty kicks: Meninga (1/2) |
(2: 4) report |
Attempts: O'Connor (2) Raise: O'Connor (1/2) Penalty kicks: O'Connor (4/4) |
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Game 2
| June 11th |
New South Wales Blues
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21:14 |
Queensland Maroons
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Sydney Cricket Ground , Sydney Spectators: 39,068 Referee: Barry Gomersall |
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Attempts: Elias , Kenny , Mortimer Elevations: O'Connor (2/2) Penalty Kicks: O'Connor (2/3) Dropgoals: O'Connor (1) |
(12: 8) Report |
Attempts: French , Lindner Elevations: Meninga (1/2) Penalty kicks: Meninga (2/2) |
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Game 3
| July 23 |
Queensland Maroons
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20: 6 |
New South Wales Blues
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Lang Park , Brisbane Spectators: 18,825 Referee: Barry Gomersall |
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Attempts: Shearer (2), French , Ribot Elevations: Meninga (1/4) Penalty Kicks: Meninga (1/2) |
(6: 0) report |
Tries: Ella Increases: O'Connor (1/1) |
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Man of the Match
| game | Man of the Match |
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| 1 |
Peter Wynn
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| 2 |
Wally Lewis
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| 3 |
Wally Fullerton-Smith
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