Wild moment brawl erupts during junior State of Origin game as footy's future stars set up heated rivalry for years to come
- A junior Origin game got heated on Thursday
- Sparks flew in the first half of the match
- Players were sent into the fencing surrounding the pitch
Sparks flew on Wednesday night as young footy stars clashed during a feisty State of Origin encounter.
The best under 19 players from Queensland and New South Wales met at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday, with the Maroons aiming to avenge their 32-14 defeat to the Blues last year.
But during a nip-and-tuck first half, tempers boiled over after the Blues showed their grit to defend a Queensland set in front of their own try line.
After forcing a rival Queensland player out of play, the Blues celebrated wildly, but the Maroons were unhappy after one star stood over his opponent to taunt him.
Sparks flew between youth players in the Under 19 State of Origin match on Thursday
Queensland were incensed by NSW celebrations after a try-saving tackle
Players were sent into the fence, causing concern that injuries may arise
Pushing and shoving entailed, with a handful of players ultimately falling into barriers separating fans from the pitch.
'They just want to be careful,' the commentator warned. 'There's a couple of players who have gone into the fence.
'You don't want to pick up an injury and miss out on playing the remainder of this game.'
As it was, Raiders rising star Chevy Stewart stole the show as the Blues secured a 14-10 victory and won U19s State of Origin for the third time in a row.
