"He said if I get a run this series, he was gonna turn so I hope to see him in Maroon," the 22-year-old said. Related Posts India Women vs South Africa Women: ODI Omission Motivates… Mar 24, 2021 Parramatta Eels pull $1.2 million Nathan Brown offer after… Mar 24, 2021 Queensland are set to unleash NRL rookie Harry Grant in the State of Origin decider tonight, and his Maroons debut has some Blues legends sweating. Grant was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia and educated at St. Brendan's College, Yeppoon. Harry Grant celebrates his try with his Queensland teammates. It also gave the central Queensland product a life balance which he still draws on today to put his rugby league career in perspective. Corey Allan had a debut to forget, sin binned for a professional foul on Addo-Carr with just three minutes remaining after a string of handling errors earlier in the match. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. Grant burst onto the NRL scene this season after finally getting regular game time in the top grade thanks to an historic loan deal that allowed the Storm to send him to the Wests Tigers for 2020. Harry Grant's rise from NRL rookie to State of Origin player has not surprised Cameron Smith, and the Queensland great expects the 22-year-old to become a Maroons fixture.Grant… The Tigers had Grant on loan last season but when the subject turned to Grant’s performance in Origin III, Munster couldn’t resist a cheeky sledge. 2021 NRL season preview, player movements, predictions, How 'Saint' Peter V'landys saved rugby league from the pandemic, Six again monster given extra legs in NRL rule changes, Winning against the odds - it's what Queenslanders do, State of Origin III: Maroons make changes. Indigenous boy trapped in poverty cycle takes own life, The Perth suburbs failing to sell in red-hot market. Queensland has beaten a dogged New South Wales 20-14 in a thrilling decider at a packed Lang Park to reclaim the State of Origin shield for the first time in three years. Just one week after his starring role, the Maroons didn’t give Walker half any room to move, and he was later concussed in the dying minutes of the match. Chaos at Cronulla: What now for a 'stunned' Sharks playing group & John Morris? WIZARD HARRY… Wed 18 Nov, 2020 00:15 State of Origin. "In saying that I had passions away from footy which was surfing and surf lifesaving. NSW coach Brad Fittler rolled the dice and chose not to play a utility on the bench and after just 20 minutes, the decision came back to haunt him. The trip south will come at a cost for Grant's father however, a lifelong NSW supporter who has promised to change his allegiance for the son he feared he'd lost a decade ago. Don't expect the white-hot nature of a State of Origin decider to faze Queensland rookie Harry Grant. Queensland's Harry Grant believes this year's unique State of Origin format has helped him prepare for his Maroons' debut. Wed 18 Nov, 2020 00:15 State of Origin. But the 12-man Maroons hung on for a remarkable series win. Back at Storm after a year on loan to the Wests Tigers, Harry will be looking to build on a sensational 2020, which saw him win the Dally M Rookie of the Year title and make his Origin debut. "I probably didn't really understand the severity of it. Get the latest Queensland Maroons news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report Over 20 friends and family are expected to make the trip from Grant's hometown of Yeppoon to watch his debut at Suncorp Stadium, including his father Paul. Friend struggled with injury at the back part of the 2020 season and the Blues will no doubt be targeting him in defence. Can Maguire and Brooks end a decade of Tigers hurt? 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They were dubbed the “worst Queensland team ever” but Cameron Munster and debutant Harry Grant proved the critics wrong, leading the Maroons to the state’s first Origin series win in three years. Wests Tigers star Harry Grant isn't one for looking too far into the future but admits it would be a dream to represent the Maroons in State Of Origin. Perspective a key for Queensland Maroons rookie Harry Grant Players like Harry Grant, Tino Faasuamaleaui, Lindsay Collins and AJ Brimson learning off Bennett is exactly what the doctor ordered, and you can see it worked wonders for them in the 2020 series. Harry Grant's breakout 2020 season will end in a State of Origin debut as Queensland take a much-changed team into next week's series decider against NSW. After missing all but three minutes of the game two loss, Munster was simply unstoppable as he terrorised the Blues right side. Pinned on their goal line, NSW couldn’t cover the overlap as debutant Edrick Lee strolled over to score and push Queensland’s lead out by six, after Val Holmes scored the opener. Match highlights: Maroons defy odds to win series. Queensland, who haven’t coughed up a State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium in 15 years, kept that record in tact tonight with a 20-14 victory. Grant was a breakout star this year, with his electric first season in the NRL on loan from Melbourne Storm at the Wests Tigers being rewarded with the Dally M Rookie of the Year award. Grant while playing for Melbourne Storm National Youth Competition also made appearances for Sunshine Coast Falcons in the Queensland Instrust Super Cup. Harry Grant has revealed the stunning selflessness of Maroons hooker Jake Friend that allowed the rookie rake to star in Queensland’s Origin series deciding win at Suncorp Stadium. Grant, just 22, is already the man sending future immortal Cameron Smith into retirement; the legendary Melbourne captain has admitted he’d “rather leave” than let the Storm lose the youngster. He loves to surf in his free time. "I missed a few years of footy. December 17, 2020. The Maroons debutant was just 12 years old when he was hospitalised with a staph infection, doctors telling his parents to prepare for the worst. Playing career 2017. Harry Grant already has the eyes on the entire NRL on him, but after his game-breaking Origin debut on Wednesday night, expectations will be immense. It's pretty crazy. Given the depth Queensland have at hooker – Harry Grant, Ben Hunt and Reed Mahoney – Friend will have to impress Wayne Bennett as he finally makes his Origin debut. DCE lauds Grant’s rookie Maroons performance. Grant flourished at the Wests Tigers last season as part of a landmark loan deal, making his State of Origin debut for the Maroons in 2020. They were dubbed the “worst Queensland team ever” but Cameron Munster and debutant Harry Grant proved the critics wrong, leading the Maroons to the state’s first Origin series win in three years. "Those kind of things helped me. To comment on this story and join the conversation, subscribe to The West Australian’s Everyday Digital package. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Before this series, Queensland has won 21 times, NSW 15 times, with two series drawn. my old man from so he's got it, but my parents really, they sort of help a lot through juniors and then the high school and then even like you know my dad's uh yeah. Harry Grant of the Maroons scores a try during game three of the State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales … Munster at his magical best has Edrick Lee scoring. Harry Grant scores for the Maroons on his State of Origin debut. The debut gets better and better for Harry Grant. Those experiences are behind the resilience that has turned Grant from a promising talent loaned to Wests Tigers from Melbourne for the 2020 NRL season, to the Dally M rookie of the year and an Origin jersey. ... but um yeah to be playing this year and then the state of origin. Yeo was left back peddling every time Munster had the ball, leaving winger Josh Addo-Carr to try and hold the defensive line. Follow live. Grant was a breakout […] And Cleary wasn’t able to match his precision kicking from game two, struggling to penetrate the Queensland defence and find his team some much-needed territory. There’s a chance to win $1000 each tipping round. The 2020 State of Origin series was the 39th annual best-of-three series between the Queensland and New South Wales rugby league teams. Harry Grant (centre) celebrates after scoring a try during the third game of the 2020 State of Origin series at Brisbane's Lang Park on Wednesday. With a mountain of possession and the game played in their half, Grant scored the first try after the break, reaching out to score with millimetres to spare. It’s not too late to sign up to FREE Footy Tipping! In contrast, NSW half Cody Walker was barely sighted for the Blues. Tedesco, the Blues sole try scorer in the first half, slipped into Papalii’s tackle, colliding with his knee and was instantly unconscious. NSW simply had no answers for Storm duo Grant and Munster as the young playmakers did as they pleased. ... 2020 State of Origin. Having the passion away from footy, which I still do now, which helps me to get away from it.". Wed 18 Nov, 2020 01:09 State of Origin. The official game 3 State Of Origin team lists have been named and I give you my opinion on any changes to the teams. The 22-year-old, as well as South Sydney's Corey Allan, have been named to play their first matches for Queensland in Wednesday's series decider. This is exactly what the Gold Coast is building towards and trying to create a young core of players willing to go to war together, who are talented but also have a certain pedigree.. Harry Grant, with the likes Mo, Tino, and Fifita, would make for one of the best forward packs in the competition.Making it a viable destination for marquee halves and star backs players would like to join. He could have barely played this year but Harry Grant will finish a surreal season touted as Queensland's solution at hooker for the next decade. Harry is sponsored by Lay Contracting, Victorian Independent Flooring, Cong Nguyen and Graham and Kay Middleton. Young breakout NRL star Harry Grant has been touted as an obvious State of Origin choice for Queensland by former Maroons enforcer Sam Thaiday. At the seasons end at Rugby League Players … James Tedesco was knocked out after just 20 minutes. Harry Grant is poised to cap a stunning rookie NRL season with a State of Origin debut after Parramatta hooker Reed Mahoney was overlooked for selection in the Queensland squad. With Blues centre Clint Gutherson shifted to fullback and cover the loss of Tedesco, Isaah Yeo was brought into the centres but was quickly targeted by Munster. Queensland players celebrate winning the 2020 State of Origin series after beating NSW 20-14 in game 3 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Cam and Harry show takes centre stage as new Maroons era looms. Munster was named man of the series, after playing just two of the games. 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Blues captain and star fullback James Tedesco was knocked out in a brutal collision with Queensland big man Josh Papalii. State of Origin. I was probably oblivious at the time," Grant said. Grant eventually recovered but only after three operations and five months of antibiotics. Nov 18th, 2020 Queensland are set to unleash NRL rookie Harry Grant in the State of Origin decider tonight, and his Maroons debut has some Blues legends sweating. Match Highlights: Maroons v Blues ... State of Origin. The 22-year-old capped a remarkable 2020 with a game-turning debut off the bench in Queensland's 20-14 defeat of New South Wales in Wednesday's State of Origin decider in Brisbane. QLD Maroons Harry Grant is more than ready to make his State Of Origin debut for the Maroons after a breakout season, but his father still might need some convincing to support him. 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