State of Origin 2001
The 2001 State of Origin Series was the 22nd edition of the State of Origin rugby league tournament . It consisted of three games that took place between May 6th and July 1st. Queensland won the Series 2-1.
Game 1
| May 6 8:00 pm |
 Queensland Maroons
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34:16 |
 New South Wales
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Suncorp Stadium , Brisbane Spectators: 38,909 Referee: Bill Harrigan |
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Tries: Buttigieg , Doyle , Lockyer , Smith , Walker , Webb Increases: Lockyer (5/6) |
(16: 4) Report |
Tries: Barrett , Fittler , Gidley Elevations: De Vere (2/3) |
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Game 2
| June 10, 8 p.m. |
New South Wales Blues
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26: 8 |
Queensland Maroons
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Stadium Australia , Sydney Spectators: 70,249 Referee: Bill Harrigan |
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Tries: Fittler (2), Ainscough , Barrett , Ricketson Elevations: Girdler (3/5) |
(6: 2) Report |
Attempts: Walker raises: Lockyer (1/1) Penalty kicks: Lockyer (1/1) |
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Game 3
| July 1st 8pm |
Queensland Maroons
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40:14 |
New South Wales Blues
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ANZ Stadium , Brisbane Spectators: 48,441 Referee: Bill Harrigan |
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Attempts: Bowman (2), Lockyer (2), Walker (2), Carlaw , Langer Raises: Lockyer (4/8) |
(28: 8) Report |
Attempts: Girdler (2) Increases: Girdler (2/2) Penalty kicks: Girdler (1/1) |
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Man of the Match
| game | Man of the Match |
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| 1 |
Gorden Tallis
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| 2 |
Trent Barrett
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| 3 |
Darren Lockyer
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