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State Of Origin Series: 2009 Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge about the NSW vs Qld Rugby League State Of Origin series from 2009. Should be easy if you are a fan.

A multiple-choice quiz by Good1Girl. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Good1Girl

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
314,003

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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383

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Question 1 of 10

1. Out of the 16 NRL clubs, which club was the only NRL club not to have a player represent them in game one? Hint

Sydney Roosters

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Canterbury Bulldogs

Cronulla Sharks

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why was Jarryd Hayne's first try in game one disallowed? Hint

Double movement

Forward Pass

His foot touched the sideline

Didn't ground the ball properly

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the final score in game two? Hint

Qld 28 - NSW 18

Qld 24 - NSW 14

NSW 24 - Qld 14

Qld 28 - NSW 16

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Question 4 of 10

4. Three players shared the honours for leading tryscorer in the series with three tries each. Who were they? Hint

Greg Inglis, Johnathan Thurston, Jarryd Hayne

David Williams, Greg Inglis, Ben Creagh

Jarryd, Hayne, David Williams, Johnathan Thurston

Greg Inglis, Ben Creagh, Jarryd Hayne

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many New South Wales players made their State of Origin debut during the 2009 series? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which statement is true regarding game two? Hint

It was the first time ever that every NRL club had a player playing in an Origin game

Man of the Match was awarded to a player on the losing team

The first player in Origin history was sent off

Referee Shayne Hayne fell ill during the game and had to be replaced

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was awarded the "Wally Lewis Medal" as Player of the Series? Hint

Sam Thaiday

Johnathan Thurston

Greg Inglis

Cameron Smith

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which club had the most players represented during the first game of the 2009 Origin Series? Hint

Manly Sea Eagles

Brisbane Broncos

Melbourne Storm

St George Dragons

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many players in total were on the field when the full-time siren sounded at the end of game three? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was so unusal about the try that New South Wales winger David Williams scored in game three? Hint

Every NSW player touched the ball at least once in the lead up to the try

First time in Origin history that an 8-point try was awarded

3 players grounded the ball at the same time so they played rock/paper/scissors to see who would claim the try

Williams lost his boot stepping out of a tackle on his own try line and ran the length of the field to score with only one shoe on

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Out of the 16 NRL clubs, which club was the only NRL club not to have a player represent them in game one?

Answer: Cronulla Sharks

Cronulla's Paul Gallen was chosen at lock for the first game, but he withdrew from the game due to injury. This left Cronulla as the only team not represented in the first game. Gallen was replaced by the Titans Anthony Laffranchi.

2. Why was Jarryd Hayne's first try in game one disallowed?

Answer: His foot touched the sideline

Jarryd Hayne made a break from his own side of halfway down the sideline, and in the process his heel appeared to touch the sideline. After a long video referee deliberation, the try was controversially disallowed.

3. What was the final score in game two?

Answer: Qld 24 - NSW 14

This result meant Queensland would make history by being the first team to win the series four times in a row after winning game one 28-18. Game three was won by New South Wales 28-16.

4. Three players shared the honours for leading tryscorer in the series with three tries each. Who were they?

Answer: Greg Inglis, Ben Creagh, Jarryd Hayne

Queenslands Greg Inglis scored two tries in game one and one try in game two. New South Wales' Ben Creagh scored one try in game one and two tries in game three. New South Wales' Jarryd Hayne scored one try in game one and two tries in game two.

5. How many New South Wales players made their State of Origin debut during the 2009 series?

Answer: 12

Game one saw the debut of seven players. Canberra's Terry Campese at Five Eighth, The Wests Tigers Robbie Farah at Hooker, St George's Ben Creagh in the Second Row, Justin Poore and Michael Weyman on the interchange bench. Penrith's Michael Jennings at Centre and Newcastle's James McManus on the Wing. Game two saw the debut of 3 players. Manly's David Williams on the wing.

He replaced James McManus who was injured. His Manly teammate Glenn Stewart made his debut as one of the interchange players. Stewart was chosen for game one but was unable to play due to suspension.

The Bulldogs' Josh Morris was also named as an interchange player for game two. In game three, the Bulldogs' Michael Ennis was named as Hooker to replace Robbie Farah who was dropped. Canberra's Tom Learoyd-Lars made his debut as an interchange player.

6. Which statement is true regarding game two?

Answer: It was the first time ever that every NRL club had a player playing in an Origin game

Man of the Match was awarded to Johnathan Thurston from the winning Queensland team. Game three saw New South Wales player Trent Waterhouse sent off.

7. Who was awarded the "Wally Lewis Medal" as Player of the Series?

Answer: Greg Inglis

Sam Thaiday was Man of the Match in game one. Johnathan Thurston was Man of the Match in game two. Anthony Watmough was awarded Man of the Match in game three. All players were deserving of their awards.

8. Which club had the most players represented during the first game of the 2009 Origin Series?

Answer: Brisbane Broncos

The Broncos had six players represented in game one. Peter Wallace was the halfback for New South Wales. The other five players represented Queensland. Israel Folau on the wing, Justin Hodges at centre, Darren Lockyer at five eighth, Sam Thaiday in the second row, and Karmichael Hunt as an interchange player.

9. How many players in total were on the field when the full-time siren sounded at the end of game three?

Answer: 23

New South Wales Trent Waterhouse was sent off in the 77th minute of the game after trying to break up a fight between his teammate Brett White and Queensland's Steven Price that left Price unconscious. Queensland were awarded the penalty and kicked the ball straight to Kurt Gidley who was swamped in the tackle.

Another fight erupted, and this time New South Wales Ben Creagh and Queensland's Sam Thaiday were sin binned. This left 23 players on the field at the conclusion of play.

10. What was so unusal about the try that New South Wales winger David Williams scored in game three?

Answer: First time in Origin history that an 8-point try was awarded

Queensland halfback Johnathan Thurston was penalised for kicking New South Wales winger David Williams in the face as he was trying to ground the ball for a try. The referees did not take nicely to that and awarded New South Wales an eight-point try.

This meant that Kurt Gidley had two attempts at goal, one from where the ball was grounded and one in front of the goal posts. Both kicks were converted.

Source: Author Good1Girl

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