who has scored the most tries in state of origin history
State of Origin results and statistics Most tries in a match: 3 – Chris Anderson (Game 3, 1983), Kerry Boustead (Game 1, 1984), Ryan Girdler (Game 3, 2000), Lote Tuqiri (Game 2, 2002), Matt Sing (Game 3, 2003), Matt King (Game 3, 2005), Dane Gagai (Game 2, 2016), Valentine Holmes (Game 3, 2017). Most goals in a match: 10 – Ryan Girdler (Game 3, 2000) Most field goals in a match: 2 – Ben Elias (Game 3, 1994) Most points in a match: 32 – Ryan Girdler (Game 3, 2000) Most appearances: 42 – Cameron Smith (2003–Present) Most consecutive matches: 36 – Johnathan Thurston (Game 1, 2005 – Game 3, 2016) Most tries in State of Origin career: 17 – Greg Inglis (2006–Present) Most points in State of Origin career: 212 (5 tries, 102 goals, 2 field goals) – Johnathan Thurston (2005–2017) Oldest player: Petero Civoniceva (36 years and 73 days – Game 3, 2012) Youngest player: Ben Ikin (18 years and 83 days – Game 1, 1995)
List of players with the most goals in an association football game The current world record for an international is held by Archie Thompson, who scored 13 goals against American Samoa in Australia's 31–0 victory during the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification. In the same match, David Zdrilic scored 8 goals.[1]