Table of Contents
- 1 Why do Sydney and Melbourne hate each other?
- 2 Is Queensland better than NSW?
- 3 Where should I live in Melbourne or Sydney?
- 4 Why QLD is the best place to live?
- 5 Who won State of Origin 2021?
- 6 What is the biggest win in State of Origin?
- 7 What does State of Origin mean in football?
- 8 How many State of Origin matches were there before 1980?
Why do Sydney and Melbourne hate each other?
The rivalry between the cities was the reason that neither Melbourne (the largest city at the time) nor Sydney (the oldest and now largest city) was chosen as the capital of Australia when the nation was federated in 1901. Rivalry and differences between the colonies was a feature of life in Pre-Federation Australia.
Is Queensland better than NSW?
State vs State The states were sitting equal for some time, and it was a close call, with outstanding sportsmanship on both sides. But even if New South Wales did come out on top, Queensland still claims the majority of the best voted beaches.
Why is it called State of Origin?
The selection criteria for Australian football have varied, but they are generally applied to players who have played most of their juniors games in a particular state or territory, hence the name “State of Origin”. The annual Rugby League State of Origin series is one of Australia’s most popular sporting events.
Has Melbourne ever been bigger than Sydney?
Melbourne added 70,000 more people than Sydney did over the last 5 years and based on the current growth trends, soon after mid-century, Melbourne will be Australia’s largest city”, said Mark McCrindle.
Where should I live in Melbourne or Sydney?
IMHO, Melbourne is far more liveable. Sydney is where I advise foreign friends to visit if they only have time for one city. On a nice day Sydney is one of the most gorgeous cities in the world. But Melbourne is much more interesting to live after the novelty of Harbour Bridge etc.
Why QLD is the best place to live?
With a fantastic climate (261 days of sunshine a year), wonderful beaches and a great outdoor lifestyle it is not hard to see why so many people want to live here! And in subtle ways, we have adapted and changed to take full advantage of the outdoor lifestyle and everything else Queensland has to offer.
Why New South Wales is the best state?
It’s easily the best state in Australia. Travel extensively in this state and you’ll see a broader cross-section of landscapes than any Australian state can offer. NSW has subtropical rainforests. It has Australia’s highest, snowiest mountains and our oldest, most historic towns.
Why is NSW called cockroaches?
According to the Sarina plaque, it was in the 1970s when the Queensland coach (Barry Muir) nicknamed the New South Wales team “Cockroaches” and the New South Wales team retaliated by calling the Queensland players “Cane toads”. And the names stuck!
Who won State of Origin 2021?
A gallant Queensland avoided a State of Origin series whitewash and shocked NSW by scoring a 20-18 game three victory on the Gold Coast on Wednesday night.
What is the biggest win in State of Origin?
Biggest Win
| Margin | Score | Game |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | 52-6 | Game 3, 2015 |
| 44 | 6-50 | Game 1, 2021 |
| 30 | 36-6 | Game 1, 1989 |
| Correct to Game 3, 2015 and excludes exhibition match |
Where did the idea of State of Origin come from?
The concept of State of Origin football was picked up by rugby league. Although rugby league had international competition, it seemed that league fans in NSW and Queensland were more interested in seeing their state representative teams beat each other than see their national teams beat Britain or New Zealand.
How many State of Origin games are there?
State of Origin encompasses three epic head-to-head games, where the best of the best from the states of Queensland and New South Wales Rugby League players face off in the most passionate games of ruby league of the year. Fans gather in their team colours to prove, year after year, who is the superior state.
What does State of Origin mean in football?
State of Origin Football State of origin football, whereby players represent the state they were born in or grew up in, is one of the odd features of the Australian football landscape.
How many State of Origin matches were there before 1980?
Before 1980 players were only selected for interstate matches based on where they were playing their club football at the time. In both 1980 and 1981, there were two interstate matches under the old selection rules and one experimental “State of Origin” match.