He represented Victoria at a State of Origin game in 1986.

Simpkins was picked to referee the following Origin game.

The first State of Origin game very nearly didn't go ahead in 1980.

He started in both the second and third State of Origin games.

Arno's account was banned for 72 hours which prevented him from playing any of his Origin games.

He went on to play 17 Origin games between 1989 and 1995, scoring three tries at that level.

Seers was given a start on the wing in the third 1997 Origin game.

State of Origin games were also played there in 1995 and 1997.

Overall, he played a total of 20 State of Origin games.

He also played in the third Origin game despite suffering a calf injury during training.