 For the third year running the final match of the series was a dead rubber, but with Test positions on the line for the three clashes with New Zealand and the end of season Kangaroo tour plus the opportunity for New South Wales to become the first team to win 3-0, there was plenty to play for.The first half produced one of Origin's most frenetic periods.By the time the teams left the field at the break seven tries had been scored and the scores were locked at 16-all.