City vs Country Origin
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City vs Country is an annual Australian rugby league football match that takes place in New South Wales
between City and Country representative sides. The City side represents the Sydney metropolitan area
. While technically it is Sydney vs the rest of NSW, players from the Central Coast (such as Matt Orford
and Mark O'Meley
) often represent City, but other players from the Central Coast (such as Chris Heighington
) represent Country. The Country side represents the rest of New South Wales
.
The concept of an annual clash between a City and Country team originally started in 1911 with a Metropolitan side taking on the Country team. The first match officially took place on 10 June 1911 with City taking the victory 29 to 8. It would take another nineteen years before an annual clash between an official City and Country side was agreed upon during the 1930 season.
Both sides were originally made up of the best players playing in the Country Rugby League of New South Wales and the Sydney-based NSWRL Premiership. However, the increasing drain of players from rural areas to the NSWRL clubs led to the City side becoming increasingly dominant and the Country side uncompetitive. The 'origin rule' for player qualification being introduced in 1987 so players in NSWRL clubs originally from outside Sydney became eligible to represent Country.
The players who now represent the City and Country sides come from the National Rugby League
competition in Australia. The match is played before the Rugby League State of Origin
series and is often referred to as a selection trial for the New South Wales Blues
team.
The concept took off and by the early 1900s `Country Week', as it was titled, became a major component of the Rugby calendar. This rivalry between City and Country continued to occur after Rugby League was formed in 1907. However, it was only in 1911 that rugby league held its first recorded City V Country clash. While there is some indication that a match may have been played in 1910, the code's infancy probably resulted in the game not being of a high enough standard to be recorded.
The representative match was played on a laissez-faire basis in League up until 1928 when the Country Rugby League and New South Wales Rugby League
saw the value in making the tournament an annual match. This was understandable at the time for League, as many areas in Country NSW had not even heard of League until late 1927.
Newcastle
was the first non-Sydney town to take up the code in 1909 in its own domestic competition, which was boosted by the participation of the `Rebels'
in the NSWRL Sydney competition in 1908 and 1909. The Illawarra region followed in 1910, but further away from Sydney it took longer for the code make any impact.
By the time the match was made a permanent fixture, interest in the concept was high enough to make it sustainable. However, similar to State of Origin
before 1980, Country Rugby League faced the problem of its major players being snapped up by the richer Sydney clubs, draining the regional representative sides. This assisted City's domination of the fixture.
It wasn't until 1987, with the recent inclusions of Canberra
, Illawarra
and Newcastle in the NSWRL competition, that the "player drain" issue was addressed. The Origin rule, which was also used to revive the State of Origin concept, proved invaluable in giving Country the player base it needed to compete with the City team. However, Country only recorded their first win five years after the concept was introduced, in 1992.
Country then won three out of the five years after their first Origin victory before the City vs Country concept was removed from the representative scene (much like the World Sevens and Kangaroo Tours) as a result of the Super League War
.
The competition wasn't revived again until four years later, when the National Rugby League
saw the match's value in terms of media exposure, television ratings and the merit of taking the fixture to country towns.
Under residency selection rules
Under origin selection rules
1Braith Anasta
was originally selected to play, but withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Kris Keating whilst Joel Reddy was selected to fill his interchange position.
Half Time: Draw 12 – 12
Man of the Match: Josh Dugan
Referees: Jared Maxwell, Matt Cecchin
Venue: Port Macquarie Regional Stadium
, Port Macquaire
Attendance: 7,688
20th – City 12–0 (Coote try; Hodkinson goal)
28th – City 12–6 (Dugan try; Burt goal)
40th – City 12–12 (Idris try; Burt goal)
49th – Country 18–12 (Burt try; Burt goal)
62nd – Country 24–12 (Robertson try; Burt goal)
68th – Country 30–12 (Young try; Burt goal)
72nd – Country 30–18 (A Minichiello try; Hodkinson goal)
77th – Country 36–18 (Young try; Burt goal)
, Albury
.
1 Dean Young
was originally selected but withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Tim Moltzen
.
2 Kade Snowden
was originally selected but withdrew due to being selected to the Australian Kangaroos team to replace the injured David Shillington
for the Annual Test Match
. He was replaced by Dan Hunt
.
3 Beau Scott
was originally selected but withdrew due to being selected to the Australian Kangaroos team as the 18th Man for the Annual Test Match
. Chris Houston
moved from lock to replace Scott's position whilst Chris Heighington
moved from the bench to starting lock. Heighington's bench spot was filled by Matt Prior
.
4 Michael Ennis
was originally selected but withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Ryan Hinchcliffe
.
Half Time: Country 6 – 4
Man of the Match: Ryan Hinchcliffe
Referees: Ben Cummins, Ashley Klein
Venue: Lavington Sports Ground
, Albury
Attendance: 8,056
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
between City and Country representative sides. The City side represents the Sydney metropolitan area
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. While technically it is Sydney vs the rest of NSW, players from the Central Coast (such as Matt Orford
Matt Orford
Matthew Orford is an Australian professional rugby league player, last playing for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League competition...
and Mark O'Meley
Mark O'Meley
Mark O'Meley is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the European Super League team, Hull, and previously of the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League competition. He also previously played for the North Sydney Bears, the ill fated Northern Eagles and the Bulldogs...
) often represent City, but other players from the Central Coast (such as Chris Heighington
Chris Heighington
Chris Heighington is an Australian born England international rugby league footballer for the Wests Tigers of the National Rugby League . A Country NSW representative lock forward, he has also been selected to represent England at international level...
) represent Country. The Country side represents the rest of New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
.
The concept of an annual clash between a City and Country team originally started in 1911 with a Metropolitan side taking on the Country team. The first match officially took place on 10 June 1911 with City taking the victory 29 to 8. It would take another nineteen years before an annual clash between an official City and Country side was agreed upon during the 1930 season.
Both sides were originally made up of the best players playing in the Country Rugby League of New South Wales and the Sydney-based NSWRL Premiership. However, the increasing drain of players from rural areas to the NSWRL clubs led to the City side becoming increasingly dominant and the Country side uncompetitive. The 'origin rule' for player qualification being introduced in 1987 so players in NSWRL clubs originally from outside Sydney became eligible to represent Country.
The players who now represent the City and Country sides come from the National Rugby League
National Rugby League
The National Rugby League is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia. The NRL's main competition, called the Telstra Premiership , is contested by sixteen teams, fifteen of which are based in Australia with one based in New Zealand...
competition in Australia. The match is played before the Rugby League State of Origin
Rugby League State of Origin
State of Origin is an annual best of three series of rugby league football matches contested by the Maroons and the Blues, who represent the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales respectively...
series and is often referred to as a selection trial for the New South Wales Blues
New South Wales Rugby League team
The New South Wales rugby league team has represented the Australian state of New South Wales in rugby league football since the sport's beginnings there in 1907. Administered by the New South Wales Rugby League, the team competes in the annual State of Origin series against arch-rivals, the...
team.
History
Country versus City has long played a part in New South Wales sporting history, with the first traces of the concept being linked back as far as 1886. The then Southern Rugby Football Union (later to become the NSWRU) would hold an annual `test match' between a Combined Countrymen and Metropolis sides, with the match to be used by the organisation for picking players for NSW.The concept took off and by the early 1900s `Country Week', as it was titled, became a major component of the Rugby calendar. This rivalry between City and Country continued to occur after Rugby League was formed in 1907. However, it was only in 1911 that rugby league held its first recorded City V Country clash. While there is some indication that a match may have been played in 1910, the code's infancy probably resulted in the game not being of a high enough standard to be recorded.
The representative match was played on a laissez-faire basis in League up until 1928 when the Country Rugby League and New South Wales Rugby League
New South Wales Rugby League
The New South Wales Rugby League is the governing body of rugby league in New South Wales and is a member of the Australian Rugby League. It was formed in Sydney on 8 August 1907 and was known as the New South Wales Rugby Football League until 1984 when forward thinking marketing managers decided...
saw the value in making the tournament an annual match. This was understandable at the time for League, as many areas in Country NSW had not even heard of League until late 1927.
Newcastle
Newcastle, New South Wales
The Newcastle metropolitan area is the second most populated area in the Australian state of New South Wales and includes most of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Local Government Areas...
was the first non-Sydney town to take up the code in 1909 in its own domestic competition, which was boosted by the participation of the `Rebels'
Newcastle Rebels
Newcastle were a rugby league team who played in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership from 1908–1909, one of the nine foundation clubs. After the formation of several clubs in January 1908, members of the NSWRFL came to Newcastle to hold talks with the local footballing community...
in the NSWRL Sydney competition in 1908 and 1909. The Illawarra region followed in 1910, but further away from Sydney it took longer for the code make any impact.
By the time the match was made a permanent fixture, interest in the concept was high enough to make it sustainable. However, similar to State of Origin
Rugby League State of Origin
State of Origin is an annual best of three series of rugby league football matches contested by the Maroons and the Blues, who represent the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales respectively...
before 1980, Country Rugby League faced the problem of its major players being snapped up by the richer Sydney clubs, draining the regional representative sides. This assisted City's domination of the fixture.
It wasn't until 1987, with the recent inclusions of Canberra
Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 345,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory , south-west of Sydney, and north-east of Melbourne...
, Illawarra
Illawarra
Illawarra is a region in the Australian state of New South Wales. It is a coastal region situated immediately south of Sydney and north of the Shoalhaven or South Coast region. It encompasses the cities of Wollongong, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven and the town of Kiama. The central region contains Lake...
and Newcastle in the NSWRL competition, that the "player drain" issue was addressed. The Origin rule, which was also used to revive the State of Origin concept, proved invaluable in giving Country the player base it needed to compete with the City team. However, Country only recorded their first win five years after the concept was introduced, in 1992.
Country then won three out of the five years after their first Origin victory before the City vs Country concept was removed from the representative scene (much like the World Sevens and Kangaroo Tours) as a result of the Super League War
Super League war
The Super League war is the common name given to the corporate dispute that was fought in and out of court during the mid-1990s between the Rupert Murdoch and News Corporation-backed Super League and the Kerry Packer and Optus Vision-backed Australian Rugby League organisations over broadcasting...
.
The competition wasn't revived again until four years later, when the National Rugby League
National Rugby League
The National Rugby League is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia. The NRL's main competition, called the Telstra Premiership , is contested by sixteen teams, fifteen of which are based in Australia with one based in New Zealand...
saw the match's value in terms of media exposure, television ratings and the merit of taking the fixture to country towns.
Overall summary
| Team | Played | Wins | Losses | Draw | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 84 | 65 | 17 | 2 | |
| Country | 84 | 17 | 65 | 2 |
Year by year
The table below shows the results of the annual City vs Country games from 1930 to the present day. The colour of the year denotes the team that has won or retained the shield.Under residency selection rules
| 1930 | Country | 35 | City | 26 |
| 1931 | City | 17 | Country | 15 |
| 1932 | City | 27 | Country | 14 |
| 1933 | City | 47 | Country | 16 |
| 1933 | City | 17 | Country | 17 |
| 1934 | City | 28 | Country | 14 |
| 1934 | City | 32 | Country | 29 |
| 1935 | City | 20 | Country | 5 |
| 1936 | City | 41 | Country | 8 |
| 1937 | Country | 20 | City | 12 |
| 1937 | Country | 15 | City | 5 |
| 1938 | City | 42 | Country | 12 |
| 1939 | City | 38 | Country | 17 |
| 1940 | City | 28 | Country | 10 |
| 1941 | City | 44 | Country | 21 |
| 1942 | Country | 14 | City | 11 |
| 1943 | City | 37 | Country | 25 |
| 1944 | City | 17 | Country | 10 |
| 1945 | City | 41 | Country | 12 |
| 1946 | City | 31 | Country | 10 |
| 1947 | City | 33 | Country | 10 |
| 1948 | City | 28 | Country | 13 |
| 1948 | Country | 10 | City | 6 |
| 1949 | City | 23 | Country | 2 |
| 1950 | City | 51 | Country | 13 |
| 1951 | City | 24 | Country | 6 |
| 1952 | City | 23 | Country | 21 |
| 1953 | Country | 28 | City | 27 |
| 1954 | City | 50 | Country | 9 |
| 1955 | City | 31 | Country | 18 |
| 1956 | City | 32 | Country | 17 |
| 1957 | City | 53 | Country | 2 |
| 1958 | City | 55 | Country | 14 |
| 1959 | City | 37 | Country | 7 |
| 1960 | City | 22 | Country | 2 |
| 1961 | Country | 19 | City | 5 |
| 1962 | Country | 18 | City | 8 |
| 1963 | City | 35 | Country | 11 |
| 1964 | City | 27 | Country | 4 |
| 1965 | City | 32 | Country | 2 |
| 1966 | City | 18 | Country | 14 |
| 1966 | Country | 16 | City | 12 |
| 1967 | City | 17 | Country | 16 |
| 1968 | City | 34 | Country | 14 |
| 1969 | City | 27 | Country | 20 |
| 1970 | City | 22 | Country | 18 |
| 1971 | City | 17 | Country | 0 |
| 1972 | City | 35 | Country | 6 |
| 1973 | City | 33 | Country | 17 |
| 1974 | City | 23 | Country | 0 |
| 1975 | Country | 19 | City | 9 |
| 1976 | City | 47 | Country | 0 |
| 1977 | City | 36 | Country | 0 |
| 1978 | City | 30 | Country | 13 |
| 1979 | City | 39 | Country | 0 |
| 1980 | City | 55 | Country | 2 |
| 1981 | City | 38 | Country | 7 |
| 1982 | City | 47 | Country | 3 |
| 1983 | City | 30 | Country | 13 |
| 1984 | City | 38 | Country | 12 |
| 1985 | City | 18 | Country | 12 |
| 1986 | City | 34 | Country | 16 |
Under origin selection rules
| 1987 | City | 30 | Country | 22 |
| 1988 | City | 20 | Country | 18 |
| 1989 | City | 16 | Country | 8 |
| 1990 | City | 28 | Country | 26 |
| 1991 | City | 22 | Country | 12 |
| 1992 | Country | 17 | City | 10 |
| 1993 | City | 7 | Country | 0 |
| 1994 | Country | 22 | City | 2 |
| 1995 | City | 16 | Country | 8 |
| 1996 | Country | 18 | City | 16 |
| 1997 | Country | 17 | City | 4 |
| 2001 | Country | 42 | City | 10 |
| 2002 | City | 26 | Country | 16 |
| 2003 | City | 17 | Country | 16 |
| 2004 | Country | 22 | City | 18 |
| 2005 | City | 29 | Country | 22 |
| 2006 | Country | 12 | City | 10 |
| 2007 | City | 12 | Country | 6 |
| 2008 | Country | 22 | City | 22 |
| 2009 | City | 40 | Country | 18 |
| 2010 | Country | 36 | City | 18 |
| 2011 | Country | 18 | City | 12 |
- City vs Country not held 1998–2000
2010 Squad
| City Origin | Position | Country Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Lachlan Coote Lachlan Coote Lachlan "Ron" Coote is an Australian rugby league player for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL. His position of choice is... |
Fullback | Josh Dugan Josh Dugan Josh Dugan is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canberra Raiders of the National Rugby League. A Country New South Wales representative and NRL All Stars backline player, he has played his entire club career to date with the Raiders.... |
| Anthony Minichiello Anthony Minichiello Anthony Minichiello is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who, to date, has played his entire career for the Sydney Roosters of the National Rugby League. He plays at fullback and on the Wing. Minichiello has represented New South Wales and Australia... |
Winger | Michael Robertson Michael Robertson (rugby league) Michael Robertson is an Australian professional rugby league footballer currently playing for London Broncos of Super League... |
| Beau Champion Beau Champion Beau Champion is an Indigenous Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Melbourne Storm of the National Rugby League. His preferred playing position is at... |
Centre | Jamal Idris Jamal Idris Jamal Dasuki Idris is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Gold Coast Titans of the National Rugby League. He previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. A New South Wales State Of Origin representative, he has also played for the Indigenous Australian... |
| Chris Lawrence Chris Lawrence (rugby league) Chris Lawrence is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Wests Tigers of the National Rugby League... |
Centre | Timana Tahu Timana Tahu Timana James Aporo Tahu is an Australian professional rugby league footballer and former rugby union player, a dual-code international, currently playing for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. He formerly played for the New South Wales Waratahs in the Super 14 competition... |
| Michael Jennings Michael Jennings (rugby league) Michael Joseph "Jenko" Jennings is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Penrith Panthers of the National Rugby League... |
Winger | Luke Burt Luke Burt Luke Kevin Burt is an Australian professional rugby league player for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League competition... |
| Kris Keating Kris Keating Kristopher Keating , is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs of the NRL... 1 |
Five-Eighth | Greg Bird Greg Bird Gregory Bird is an Australian professional rugby league footballer currently contracted to the Gold Coast Titans of the National Rugby League... |
| Trent Hodkinson Trent Hodkinson Trent Hodkinson is an Australian rugby league player who currently plays at halfback for the Canterbury Bulldogs. He previously played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles... |
Half-Back | Brett Kimmorley Brett Kimmorley Brett "Noddy" Kimmorley was an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs of the NRL. He has previously played for five other clubs and has also represented his country and state on several occasions... (c) |
| Bryce Gibbs | Prop | Kade Snowden Kade Snowden Kade Snowden is an Australian professional rugby league footballer currently playing for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. He primarily plays at prop but started his first-grade career as a second-rower. He began his career at the Newcastle Knights and made his first grade debut... |
| Robbie Farah Robbie Farah Robert Peter "Robbie" Farah is an Australian professional rugby league player for the Wests Tigers club in the National Rugby League competition. He primarily plays at hooker and can operate as a half-back... (c) |
Hooker | Michael Ennis Michael Ennis Michael Ennis is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs of the National Rugby League. A New South Wales State of Origin representative hooker, he previously played for the Brisbane Broncos, St George Illawarra Dragons and the Newcastle Knights... |
| Keith Galloway Keith Galloway Keith Galloway is an Australian professional rugby league player for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League competition. He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks... |
Prop | Brett White Brett White Brett White is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canberra Raiders, and formally of the Melbourne Storm of the NRL... |
| Trent Waterhouse Trent Waterhouse Trent Waterhouse is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Penrith Panthers of the National Rugby League . He has also represented City Origin, New South Wales and Australia... |
2nd Row | Ben Creagh Ben Creagh Ben Creagh is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the St George Illawarra Dragons of the National Rugby League... |
| Mark Minichiello Mark Minichiello Markus Antonio "Mark" Minichiello is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Gold Coast Titans of the National Rugby League . He previously played for the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs... |
2nd Row | Glenn Stewart Glenn Stewart Glenn Stewart is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles of the National Rugby League . An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative second-row forward, Stewart has played all of his club football to date with Manly,... |
| Luke O'Donnell Luke O'Donnell Luke O'Donnell is an Australian professional rugby league footballer currently playing for the North Queensland Cowboys of the National Rugby League. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative back-rower, he previously played for the Balmain Tigers and Wests... |
Lock | Anthony Laffranchi Anthony Laffranchi Anthony Laffranchi is an Australian professional rugby league player for St Helens RLFC in the European Super League. He primarily plays in the second-row. He previously played for the Wests Tigers... |
| Joel Reddy Joel Reddy Joel Reddy is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Parramatta Eels of the NRL and as of 2012 will play for the Wests Tigers.-Career:... |
Interchange | Todd Carney Todd Carney Todd Carney is an Australian professional rugby league football player. Carney has represented Australia, Country New South Wales and, in the National Rugby League, the Canberra Raiders between 2003 and 2008, and the Sydney Roosters between 2010 and 2011... |
| Tim Mannah Tim Mannah Tim Mannah is a professional rugby league footballer of Lebanese-Australian heritage currently playing for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League .-Early life:... |
Interchange | Tom Learoyd Lahrs |
| Tim Grant Tim Grant T.J. Grant is a retired Major General of the Canadian Forces.Grant attended the University of Guelph, graduating in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Upon graduating he enrolled in the Canadian Forces through the Direct Entry Officer programme, becoming an armour officer... |
Interchange | Willie Mason Willie Mason William Marshall "Willie" Mason is an Australian professional rugby union footballer for Toulon in the Top 14 competition, having previously being a rugby league footballer for Hull KR in the European Super League.Mason signed a 3-year contract with Hull KR in September 2010, pending a successful... |
| Ryan Hoffman Ryan Hoffman Ryan Hoffman is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Wigan Warriors of the Super League... |
Interchange | Dean Young Dean Young Dean Young may refer to:*Dean Young *Dean Young , Australian professional rugby league footballer*Dean Young , scripter for the Blondie comic strip... |
| Liam Fulton Liam Fulton Liam Mark Fulton is an Australian professional rugby league footballer. He play for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League competition. Fulton primarily plays at lock.... |
18th Man | Joel Thompson Joel Thompson Joel Thompson was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Stanford, Dutchess County, he attended the common schools in Smyrna. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced in Duanesburg and Sherburne... |
| John Cartwright John Cartwright (rugby league) John Cartwright is an Australian professional rugby league football coach and former player. He is the current head coach for the Gold Coast Titans of the National Rugby League... |
Coach | Laurie Daley Laurie Daley Laurie Daley OA is an Australian rugby league football commentator and former player of Indigenous Australian descent. He represented Australia on 26 occasions and has since been named as one of the nation's finest players of the 20th century... |
1Braith Anasta
Braith Anasta
Braith Anasta is a Greek-Australian professional rugby league footballer who captains the Sydney Roosters of the National Rugby League...
was originally selected to play, but withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Kris Keating whilst Joel Reddy was selected to fill his interchange position.
Match summary
7 May 2010, 7:35pm36 |
Country Origin |
|---|---|
| Tries | 2 Young (68', 77') 1 Dugan (28') 1 Idris (40') 1 Burt (49') 1 Robertson (62') |
| Goals | 6/6 Burt (29', 40', 50', 64', 69', 78') |
| Field Goals | |
18 |
|
| Tries | 1 Keating (16') 1 Coote (20') 1 A. Minichiello (72') |
| Goals | 3/3 Hodkinson (17', 21', 73') |
| Field Goals |
Half Time: Draw 12 – 12
Man of the Match: Josh Dugan
Josh Dugan
Josh Dugan is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canberra Raiders of the National Rugby League. A Country New South Wales representative and NRL All Stars backline player, he has played his entire club career to date with the Raiders....
Referees: Jared Maxwell, Matt Cecchin
Venue: Port Macquarie Regional Stadium
Port Macquarie Regional Stadium
The Port Macquarie Regional Stadium was constructed in 1992 with funding assistance by NSW Sport & Recreation, NSW Country Rugby League and Hastings Council, making the venue become a primary location of rugby league in the New South Wales' North Coast region....
, Port Macquaire
Port Macquarie, New South Wales
Port Macquarie is a city on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, located about north of Sydney, and south of Brisbane. The city is located on the coast, at the mouth of the Hastings River, and has an estimated population of 44,313....
Attendance: 7,688
Scoring timeline
16th – City 6–0 (Keating try; Hodkinson goal)20th – City 12–0 (Coote try; Hodkinson goal)
28th – City 12–6 (Dugan try; Burt goal)
40th – City 12–12 (Idris try; Burt goal)
49th – Country 18–12 (Burt try; Burt goal)
62nd – Country 24–12 (Robertson try; Burt goal)
68th – Country 30–12 (Young try; Burt goal)
72nd – Country 30–18 (A Minichiello try; Hodkinson goal)
77th – Country 36–18 (Young try; Burt goal)
2011 City vs Country match
6 May 7:35pm at Lavington Sports GroundLavington Sports Ground
Lavington Sports Ground is an Australian rules football stadium located in Hamilton Valley, a suburb on the north-west fringe of Albury, New South Wales, Australia. The capacity of the venue is estimated at around 20,000...
, Albury
Albury, New South Wales
Albury is a major regional city in New South Wales, Australia, located on the Hume Highway on the northern side of the Murray River. It is located wholly within the boundaries of the City of Albury Local Government Area...
.
Squads
| City Origin | Position | Country Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Jarryd Hayne Jarryd Hayne Jarryd Lee Hayne is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Parramatta Eels of the NRL. A New South Wales State of Origin and Australian, Fiji international representative winger and fullback, he has played his entire NRL career to date with Parramatta, with whom he got to the... |
Fullback | Josh Dugan Josh Dugan Josh Dugan is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canberra Raiders of the National Rugby League. A Country New South Wales representative and NRL All Stars backline player, he has played his entire club career to date with the Raiders.... |
| William Hopoate | Wing | Michael Gordon Michael Gordon (rugby league) Michael Gordon is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Penrith Panthers of the National Rugby League. A New South Wales State of Origin representative goal-kicking winger he has played his whole career to date with the Panthers... |
| Michael Jennings Michael Jennings (rugby league) Michael Joseph "Jenko" Jennings is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Penrith Panthers of the National Rugby League... |
Centre | Josh Morris Josh Morris Josh Morris is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League competition. A New South Wales State of Origin representative backline player, Josh is the twin brother of Brett Morris who plays first grade for his previous club... |
| Beau Champion Beau Champion Beau Champion is an Indigenous Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Melbourne Storm of the National Rugby League. His preferred playing position is at... |
Centre | Joel Thompson Joel Thompson (rugby league) Joel Thompson is an Australian professional rugby league footballer with the Canberra Raiders of the NRL. He plays in the second-row and has represented the Australian Schoolboys in 2006 and played for the Junior Kangaroos in 2007.... |
| Nathan Merritt Nathan Merritt Nathan Merritt is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the South Sydney Rabbitohs of the National Rugby League. He has also previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. His position of choice is either on the wing or at fullback. Merritt is an Indigenous Australian who... |
Wing | Akuila Uate Akuila Uate Akuila Uate ' is a professional rugby league footballer for the Newcastle Knights of the National Rugby League... |
| Kris Keating Kris Keating Kristopher Keating , is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs of the NRL... |
Five-Eighth | Jamie Soward Jamie Soward Jamie Soward is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the St. George Illawarra Dragons of National Rugby League... |
| Mitchell Pearce Mitchell Pearce Mitchell Pearce is an Australian rugby league footballer currently playing for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League... |
Halfback | Jarrod Mullen Jarrod Mullen Jarrod Stephen Mullen is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Newcastle Knights of the National Rugby League . A New South Wales State of Origin representative half, he has played his entire career to date with the Knights.Born in Singleton in Northern... |
| Keith Galloway Keith Galloway Keith Galloway is an Australian professional rugby league player for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League competition. He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks... |
Prop | Dan Hunt Dan Hunt Dan Hunt is a Australian rugby league player for the St George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League competition.His position of choice is at Prop... 2 |
| Robbie Farah Robbie Farah Robert Peter "Robbie" Farah is an Australian professional rugby league player for the Wests Tigers club in the National Rugby League competition. He primarily plays at hooker and can operate as a half-back... (c) |
Hooker | Ryan Hinchcliffe Ryan Hinchcliffe Ryan Hinchcliffe is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Melbourne Storm of the NRL. Hinchliffe began his NRL career at Parramatta. He previously played for the Canberra Raiders before moving to the Storm, with whom he won the 2009 NRL Premiership.Ryan Hinchcliffe is a hooker... 4 |
| Tim Mannah Tim Mannah Tim Mannah is a professional rugby league footballer of Lebanese-Australian heritage currently playing for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League .-Early life:... |
Prop | Aiden Tolman Aiden Tolman Aiden Tolman is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the NRL. He previously played for the Melbourne Storm... |
| Mark Minichiello Mark Minichiello Markus Antonio "Mark" Minichiello is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Gold Coast Titans of the National Rugby League . He previously played for the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs... |
2nd Row | Chris Houston Chris Houston (rugby league) Chris Houston is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Newcastle Knights of the NRL. His usual positions are at lock and in both the second-row and front-row. He previously played for the St... 3 |
| Simon Dwyer Simon Dwyer Simon Dwyer is an Australian professional Rugby league footballer for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League . He primarily plays at second row or centre... |
2nd Row | Glenn Stewart Glenn Stewart Glenn Stewart is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles of the National Rugby League . An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative second-row forward, Stewart has played all of his club football to date with Manly,... (c) |
| Liam Fulton Liam Fulton Liam Mark Fulton is an Australian professional rugby league footballer. He play for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League competition. Fulton primarily plays at lock.... |
Lock | Chris Heighington Chris Heighington Chris Heighington is an Australian born England international rugby league footballer for the Wests Tigers of the National Rugby League . A Country NSW representative lock forward, he has also been selected to represent England at international level... |
| Tim Grant Tim Grant (rugby league) Tim Grant is a rugby league player for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL.Tim Grant's position of choice is in the prop.Grant made his representative debut in the NSW City Origin team in 2011.... |
Interchange | Tim Moltzen Tim Moltzen Tim Moltzen is an Australian professional rugby league player for the Wests Tigers in the Australian National Rugby League competition. He plays at fullback or halfback.-Wests Tigers:... 1 |
| Shane Shackleton Shane Shackleton Shane Shackleton is an Australian professional rugby league player in the National Rugby League . He currently plays for the Parramatta Eels and previously played for the Sydney Roosters from 2005–2009. His position of choice is at second row.... |
Interchange | Tom Learoyd-Lahrs Tom Learoyd-Lahrs Tom Learoyd-Lahrs is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canberra Raiders of the National Rugby League competition... |
| Tom Symonds Tom Symonds Thomas "Tom" Symonds is an Australian Rugby League Player for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL.He made his NRL debut in Round 11, 2009. He is currently studying Exercise Physiology at the University of New South Wales.- References :... |
Interchange | Trent Merrin Trent Merrin Trent Merrin is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the St. George Illawarra Dragons of the National Rugby League. Primarily a prop forward, he has played his whole career to date at the Dragons, winning the 2010 NRL Grand Final with them.... |
| Adam Cuthbertson Adam Cuthbertson Adam Cuthbertson, born 24 February 1985 is an Australian rugby league player, currently playing for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. His position is usually in the forwards, able to play in both the front-row and second-row, he can also play lock-forward.-Playing... |
Interchange | Matt Prior Matt Prior (rugby league) Matt Prior is an Australian professional Rugby League footballer for the St. George Illawarra Dragons of the NRL. He plays primarily in the forwards and has spent his entire professional career to date at the Dragons, with whom he won the 2010 NRL Premiership with.His position of choice is at... |
| Joseph Leilua Joseph Leilua Joseph "BJ" Leilua is an New Zealand rugby league player for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League. His position is at centre. He made his NRL debut against the Gold Coast Titans in June 2010. He was selected in the New Zealand training squad for the 2010 Four Nations but did not make... |
18th Man | Mitchell Aubusson Mitchell Aubusson Mitchell "Mitch" Aubusson is a professional rugby league footballer for the Sydney Roosters in the Australian National Rugby League competition. Aubusson primarily plays at centre but is also capable of playing in the second row. Aubusson made his debut in Round 1 of the 2007 Season vs... |
| Brad Fittler Brad Fittler Bradley Scott "Freddie" Fittler AM is an Australian professional rugby league football coach and former player. The current coach of NSW City team in the City vs. Country clash, he coached in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters between 2007 and 2009. As a player, Fittler captained both New South Wales... |
Coach | Laurie Daley Laurie Daley Laurie Daley OA is an Australian rugby league football commentator and former player of Indigenous Australian descent. He represented Australia on 26 occasions and has since been named as one of the nation's finest players of the 20th century... |
1 Dean Young
Dean Young
Dean Young may refer to:*Dean Young *Dean Young , Australian professional rugby league footballer*Dean Young , scripter for the Blondie comic strip...
was originally selected but withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Tim Moltzen
Tim Moltzen
Tim Moltzen is an Australian professional rugby league player for the Wests Tigers in the Australian National Rugby League competition. He plays at fullback or halfback.-Wests Tigers:...
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2 Kade Snowden
Kade Snowden
Kade Snowden is an Australian professional rugby league footballer currently playing for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. He primarily plays at prop but started his first-grade career as a second-rower. He began his career at the Newcastle Knights and made his first grade debut...
was originally selected but withdrew due to being selected to the Australian Kangaroos team to replace the injured David Shillington
David Shillington
David Shillington is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Canberra Raiders of the National Rugby League...
for the Annual Test Match
ANZAC Test
The Anzac Test is an annual rugby league football test match . The test match is played annually between Australia and New Zealand on or around Anzac Day for the Bill Kelly Memorial Trophy.-Origins:Australia and New Zealand had competed in Rugby League Tests since 1908...
. He was replaced by Dan Hunt
Dan Hunt
Dan Hunt is a Australian rugby league player for the St George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League competition.His position of choice is at Prop...
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3 Beau Scott
Beau Scott
Beau Scott is an Australian rugby league player for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL. His position of choice is at second row, however due to his versatility can also play in the centres....
was originally selected but withdrew due to being selected to the Australian Kangaroos team as the 18th Man for the Annual Test Match
ANZAC Test
The Anzac Test is an annual rugby league football test match . The test match is played annually between Australia and New Zealand on or around Anzac Day for the Bill Kelly Memorial Trophy.-Origins:Australia and New Zealand had competed in Rugby League Tests since 1908...
. Chris Houston
Chris Houston (rugby league)
Chris Houston is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Newcastle Knights of the NRL. His usual positions are at lock and in both the second-row and front-row. He previously played for the St...
moved from lock to replace Scott's position whilst Chris Heighington
Chris Heighington
Chris Heighington is an Australian born England international rugby league footballer for the Wests Tigers of the National Rugby League . A Country NSW representative lock forward, he has also been selected to represent England at international level...
moved from the bench to starting lock. Heighington's bench spot was filled by Matt Prior
Matt Prior (rugby league)
Matt Prior is an Australian professional Rugby League footballer for the St. George Illawarra Dragons of the NRL. He plays primarily in the forwards and has spent his entire professional career to date at the Dragons, with whom he won the 2010 NRL Premiership with.His position of choice is at...
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4 Michael Ennis
Michael Ennis
Michael Ennis is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs of the National Rugby League. A New South Wales State of Origin representative hooker, he previously played for the Brisbane Broncos, St George Illawarra Dragons and the Newcastle Knights...
was originally selected but withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Ryan Hinchcliffe
Ryan Hinchcliffe
Ryan Hinchcliffe is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Melbourne Storm of the NRL. Hinchliffe began his NRL career at Parramatta. He previously played for the Canberra Raiders before moving to the Storm, with whom he won the 2009 NRL Premiership.Ryan Hinchcliffe is a hooker...
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Match summary
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| Tries | 1 Gordon Michael Gordon (rugby league) Michael Gordon is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Penrith Panthers of the National Rugby League. A New South Wales State of Origin representative goal-kicking winger he has played his whole career to date with the Panthers... 1 Hinchcliffe Ryan Hinchcliffe Ryan Hinchcliffe is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Melbourne Storm of the NRL. Hinchliffe began his NRL career at Parramatta. He previously played for the Canberra Raiders before moving to the Storm, with whom he won the 2009 NRL Premiership.Ryan Hinchcliffe is a hooker... 1 Uate Akuila Uate Akuila Uate ' is a professional rugby league footballer for the Newcastle Knights of the National Rugby League... |
| Goals | 2/2 Gordon Michael Gordon (rugby league) Michael Gordon is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Penrith Panthers of the National Rugby League. A New South Wales State of Origin representative goal-kicking winger he has played his whole career to date with the Panthers... 1/1 Soward Jamie Soward Jamie Soward is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the St. George Illawarra Dragons of National Rugby League... |
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| Tries | 1 Champion Beau Champion Beau Champion is an Indigenous Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Melbourne Storm of the National Rugby League. His preferred playing position is at... 1 Dwyer Simon Dwyer Simon Dwyer is an Australian professional Rugby league footballer for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League . He primarily plays at second row or centre... 1 Hayne Jarryd Hayne Jarryd Lee Hayne is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Parramatta Eels of the NRL. A New South Wales State of Origin and Australian, Fiji international representative winger and fullback, he has played his entire NRL career to date with Parramatta, with whom he got to the... |
| Goals | 0/3 Merritt Nathan Merritt Nathan Merritt is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the South Sydney Rabbitohs of the National Rugby League. He has also previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. His position of choice is either on the wing or at fullback. Merritt is an Indigenous Australian who... |
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Half Time: Country 6 – 4
Man of the Match: Ryan Hinchcliffe
Ryan Hinchcliffe
Ryan Hinchcliffe is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Melbourne Storm of the NRL. Hinchliffe began his NRL career at Parramatta. He previously played for the Canberra Raiders before moving to the Storm, with whom he won the 2009 NRL Premiership.Ryan Hinchcliffe is a hooker...
Referees: Ben Cummins, Ashley Klein
Venue: Lavington Sports Ground
Lavington Sports Ground
Lavington Sports Ground is an Australian rules football stadium located in Hamilton Valley, a suburb on the north-west fringe of Albury, New South Wales, Australia. The capacity of the venue is estimated at around 20,000...
, Albury
Albury, New South Wales
Albury is a major regional city in New South Wales, Australia, located on the Hume Highway on the northern side of the Murray River. It is located wholly within the boundaries of the City of Albury Local Government Area...
Attendance: 8,056
See also
- Australian Rugby LeagueAustralian Rugby LeagueThe Australian Rugby League is the governing body for the sport of rugby league in Australia. It is made up of state bodies, including the New South Wales Rugby League and the Queensland Rugby League...
- New South Wales Country Rugby LeagueNew South Wales Country Rugby League-2011 Tier 2 Championships:-History:Newcastle was the first city outside Sydney to start a league competition, being involved in the Sydney Premiership in 1908-09 and then starting their own competition in 1910....
- New South Wales Rugby LeagueNew South Wales Rugby LeagueThe New South Wales Rugby League is the governing body of rugby league in New South Wales and is a member of the Australian Rugby League. It was formed in Sydney on 8 August 1907 and was known as the New South Wales Rugby Football League until 1984 when forward thinking marketing managers decided...
- Rugby league in New South WalesRugby league in New South WalesRugby league has the highest spectator numbers of the various codes of football in New South Wales. It began in Australia in 1907, when the New South Wales Rugby League was formed as a professional competition, following the rules of the Northern Rugby Football Union in England...
- State of OriginRugby League State of OriginState of Origin is an annual best of three series of rugby league football matches contested by the Maroons and the Blues, who represent the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales respectively...