Queensland enforcer Reuben Cotter has been awarded the Wally Lewis Medal for the 2023 State of Origin Player of the Series following the Blues’ 24-10 win in Game III.
The Maroons wrapped up the series victory at Suncorp Stadium in Game II and Cotter was a central figure for Billy Slater’s side.
In the series opener in Adelaide, Cotter played the full 80 minutes with injuries hampering the Queensland outfit.
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In that game he ran for 79 metres and made an impressive 43 tackles before backing it up in front of his home crowd.
Cotter was once again immense for the Maroons, making 39 tackles and playing all 80 minutes after he was a late switch to the backrow before kick-off.
Capping off his impressive series, Cotter also played the full 80 minutes in Sydney — meaning he didn’t miss a minute of the 2023 series playing in the forwards.
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“Firstly, Congrats to NSW. Congrats to our boys. It’s been a great series, I have loved every moment with you guys in camp,” Cotter said after being handed his award.
“I just want to say thanks to all the Queensland supporters for coming out tonight.
“And to the 5 million back home watching thanks for supporting us all the way through and thanks to the coaching staff.”
