Your essential Lower North Shore guide on where to watch the 2023 State of Origin.
By ANNA USHER
It’s that time of the year again! Whether you’re on Team Blue or Team Maroon, you’ll need somewhere to watch all the State of Origin action next Wednesday.
We’ve pulled together a little explainer on the biggest event in the NRL calendar, including the local drinking holes offering special deals for the big game.
The first State of Origin game for 2023 kicks off on Wednesday 31 May in Adelaide.
When does the 2023 State of Origin kick off?
The 2023 State of Origin will bring game one to Adelaide Oval (the first time since 2020), with the following two matches bringing rival teams NSW and QLD on home soil.
Here are the match details for the 2023 State of Origin:
- Game I: Wednesday, May 31 at Adelaide Oval, 8:05 pm
- Game II: Wednesday, June 21 at Suncorp Stadium, 8:05 pm
- Game III: Wednesday, July 12 at Accor Stadium, 8:05 pm
Who is televising the 2023 State of Origin?
The State of Origin games are broadcast live on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Mosman Rowers is offering $5 Carlton Schooners during the game. Image: Graham Monro.
Where can I watch the game on the Lower North Shore?
There are several local pubs who will welcome Blues and Maroons fans on Wednesday night.
The Buena – 76 Middle Head Rd, Mosman.
$5 Carlton Schooners until the first try is scored.
Mosman Club – 719 Military Rd, Mosman.
$5 Carlton Schooners + $5 VB Schooners during the game.
Mosman Rowers – 1 Centennial Dr, Mosman.
$5 Schooners until the first try. $1 wings. 4 x Seltzers $40.
Norths Cammeray – 12 Abbott St, Cammeray.
Toohey’s pints for the price of a Schooner.
Greenwood Hotel – 36 Blue St, North Sydney.
$7 Schooners till first points scored.
Rag and Famish Hotel – 199 Miller St, North Sydney.
Half time giveaways. $15 VB Jugs. Members Meat Raffle. $1.50 wings.
The Terrace – 83 Mount St, North Sydney.
$15 VB Jugs. Half time prizes.
Blues Point Hotel – 116 Blues Point Rd, Milsons Point.
$6.50 Toohey’s and Six Strings Schooners all game. Party pies at half time.
Local pubs are offering a number of drink deals for the State of Origin series.
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Team Lists:
Queensland took back the State of Origin shield in the 2022 series 2-1, securing bragging rights in a memorable series victory. Below is the list of players expected to take the field during the 2023 season.
QLD State of Origin Team 2023
The Queensland Maroons team for Game 1 of the 2023 Ampol State of Origin has been confirmed. Here is the team that will line up against the Blues for Game 1:
• Reece Walsh
• Selwyn Cobbo
• Valentine Holmes
• Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
• Murray Taulagi
• Cameron Munster
• Daly Cherry-Evans (captain)
• Thomas Flegler
• Ben Hunt
• Lindsay Collins
• Tom Gilbert
• David Fifita
• Patrick Carrigan
• Harry Grant
• Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
• Reuben Cotter
• Jai Arrow
• Tom Deardon
• Christian Welch
Coach: Billy Slater
NSW State of Origin Team 2023
The New South Wales Blues team for the 2023 State of Origin has been announced. Here is the team that will line up against the Maroons:
• James Tedesco (captain)
• Brian To’o
• Tom Trbojevic
• Latrell Mitchell
• Josh Addo-Carr
• Jarome Luai
• Nathan Cleary
• Payne Haas
• Apisai Koroisau
• Junior Paulo
• Cameron Murray
• Liam Martin
• Isaah Yeo
• Nicho Hynes
• Hudson Young
• Tevita Pangai jnr
• Tyson Frizell
• Campbell Graham
Coach: Brad Fittler
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