2011 State of Origin: Div 1 and Final Results

Hi all,

Last night, the Division 1 state of origin match was held at the Canberra Labor Club in Belconnen. Heading into the match, the score was tied up at 80 frames each, meaning whoever won the night would win the series…

A solid opening round saw the Potters lead 5-3 at the first break, a performance they matched in the 2nd and 3rd rounds to lead 15-9 with most thinking the result was now a forgone conclusion. However, the Guns rallied strongly, winning the first 4 frames of the last round to bring the score back to 15-13, before the Potters won the next 2 to clinch victory. Final score… 17-15.

A great series this year, and I think the hosting of 2 matches at the same venue on the same night was a real winner. I suspect this will happen again next year, meaning the 5 division matches will be over in 3 weeks. Bring it on I say, and GO POTTERS!

Matt Power