1979 Perth State of Origin Carnival
The 1979 Perth State of Origin Carnival was the 20th Australian National Football Carnival, an Australian football competition. It was the first carnival to take place under the State of Origin format.
Subiaco Oval where all Section One matches were played | |
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Australian football |
| Location | Perth, Australia |
| Dates | 4 October 1979–8 October 1979 |
| Format | Knockout |
| Teams | 5 |
| Final champion | |
| SECTION A: Western Australia SECTION B: Queensland | |
All of the Section One finals were played on Subiaco Oval, in October. Western Australia won the final, defeating Victoria. WA's captain, Brian Peake won the Tassie Medal as the tournament's best player.
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