The 2024 men's State of Origin series kicked off in Sydney with a dramatic opening game. New South Wales Blues faced a significant setback early on when rookie Joseph Sua'ali'i was sent off just eight minutes into the match for a high shot on Queensland Maroons' Reece Walsh, who was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the game. Sua'ali'i's send-off marked the fastest in State of Origin history and only the sixth in the series' history. Playing with 12 men for over 70 minutes, the Blues struggled to keep up with the Maroons, ultimately losing 38-10. Queensland's dominant performance secured them a victory in the series opener.
State of Origin 2024 Game 1: Queensland beat NSW after Joseph Sua’ali’i sent off early https://t.co/QFemacFrKR
State of Origin 2024 Game 1: Queensland beat NSW after Joseph Sua’ali’i sent off early https://t.co/6Z7VZkX4Ol
NSW are in an early hole against the Maroons in the 2024 State of Origin series after a 38-10 loss... One prop was huge off the bench... but how would you rate Tedesco and Hynes' performances? 🤔 NSW PLAYER RATINGS 👉 https://t.co/bEqS4yhymy https://t.co/xj1A3QEibb
#BREAKING: New South Wales's new era got off to a shocking start, losing 38-10 to Queensland in State of Origin Game I after playing more than 70 minutes down to 12 men. https://t.co/pYXueSwjoG
WHAT A GAME 😮 Queensland are victorious in the series opener 🔥 MATCH WRAP 👉 https://t.co/nB2W0giH6C https://t.co/U2A3DGBNc6
Blues rookie Joseph Sua'ali'i earned the unwanted record of the fastest send-off in State of Origin history. https://t.co/7nFU1XmcsH
Suaalii sent off eight minutes into Origin debut for high shot on Walsh https://t.co/sUnDZAv1bM
Joseph Sua'ali'i - who is moving to union next year - sent off early in the opening State of Origin clash. Horrific hit to Reece Walsh's head. Walsh will play no further part. Sua'ali'i just the sixth player sent off in Origin history. https://t.co/rQWBcHVdIH
Monster contact in State of Origin 😳 Joseph Sua’ali’i, who’s soon to be a union player, sent off inside ten minutes… https://t.co/4UZ1qmTtk1
State of Origin 2024 Game 1: NSW Blues v Queensland Maroons – live https://t.co/GZbApp39Iw
Live: New-look Blues and Maroons kick off 2024 men's State of Origin series in Sydney https://t.co/3mUQNqROb8
YOUR SAY: Who wins Game I? 🤔🏉 The Blues and Maroons will do battle tonight at Accor Stadium for the #Origin opener. #StateofOrigin Game I | Exclusive TONIGHT on Channel 9 & 9Now. #9News https://t.co/W5ZQ13UmG0
Throwback to Game I of the 2020 State of Origin series! 🔴🔵 https://t.co/ZTC8PT897O