State of Origin 1996
The 1996 State of Origin Series was the 17th edition of the State of Origin rugby league tournament . It consisted of three games that took place between May 20th and June 17th. New South Wales won the Series 3-0.
Game 1
| May 20th |
 Queensland Maroons
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6:14 |
 New South Wales Blues
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Suncorp Stadium , Brisbane Spectators: 39,348 Referee: David Manson |
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Attempts: Long raises: Bartrim (1/1) |
(0:10) report |
Attempts: Ettingshausen , Menzies raises: John's (2/2) Penalty kicks: John's (1/1) |
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Game 2
| 3rd of June |
New South Wales Blues
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18: 6 |
Queensland Maroons
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Sydney Football Stadium , Sydney Spectators: 41,955 Referee: David Manson |
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Tries: Mullins (2), Wishart raises: Johns (3/3) |
(8: 6) Report |
Attempts: Renouf Increases: O'Neill (1/1) |
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Game 3
| 17th of June |
Queensland Maroons
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14:15 |
New South Wales Blues
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Suncorp Stadium , Brisbane Spectators: 38,217 Referee: David Manson |
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Attempts: Coyne , Dallas Elevations: Carne (2/2) Penalty Kicks: Carne (1/1) |
(2: 6) Report |
Attempts: Ettingshausen , Mullins Elevations: Wishart (2/2) Penalty Kicks: Johns (1/1) Dropgoals: Fittler (1) |
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Man of the Match
| game | Man of the Match |
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| 1 |
Geoff Toovey
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| 2 |
Andrew Johns
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| 3 |
Steve Menzies
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