1980 Adelaide State of Origin Carnival


The 1980 Adelaide State of Origin Carnival was the 21st Australian National Football Carnival, an Australian rules football competition. It was just the second carnival to take place under the State of Origin format.
Four states took part, the hosts South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and the reigning carnival champions Western Australia. Football Park hosted all the fixtures, which took place in October after the football season had ended.

Results

GameWinning teamWinning team scoreLosing teamLosing team scoreGroundCrowdDate
Semi Final 1South Australia22.18 Tasmania8.13 Football Park10,66611 October 1980
Semi Final 2Victoria14.20 Western Australia9.15 Football Park10,666 11 October 1980
3rd Place FinalWestern Australia17.23 Tasmania12.18 Football Park17,57913 October 1980
Grand FinalVictoria15.12 South Australia12.13 Football Park17,579 13 October 1980

Squads

Honours

All-Australians

Leading goal-kickers