This game was a classic encounter for a number of reasons, it was close, and it was exciting but most of all it signalled NSW’s first ever series win.
The Blues led 6-0 after 10 minutes when Chris Mortimer leapt high to score off a bomb from brother, Steve. This lead was extended when Benny Elias darted out from dummy half and beat three Queensland defenders and touched down under the posts.
Queensland came storming back, scoring late in the first half through Bobby Linder and hit the lead 14-12 midway through the second half with a try to Brett French. The Blues levelled the scores not long after with a penalty goal to Michael O’Connor and then took a 15-14 advantage when O’Connor kicked a field goal with 10 minutes remaining.
Blues five eighth Brett Kenny sealed the dramatic win for the blues when he burrowed his way over from close range.
NSW: Garry Jack, Eric Grothe, Michael O’Connor, Chris Mortimer, John Ferguson, Brett Kenny, Steve Mortimer ©, Wayne Pearce, Peter Wynn, Noel Cleal, Steve Roach, Ben Elias, Pat Jarvis.
Reserves: Steve Ella, Peter Tunks (not used)
Coach: Terry Fearnley
NSW 21 (C Mortimer, B Elias, B Kenny tries; M O’Connor 4 goals; M O’Connor field goal) def. QLD 14 (B Lindner, B French tries; M Meninga 3 goals).
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Classic Clashes: 1985 Game 2
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