He played seven interstate matches for Western Australia during his career.

These players would then play against Queensland in interstate matches.

The very first interstate match was held between the two states in 1879.

The other states and territories also infrequently participated in interstate matches when they were able to field a strong side.

By the 1970s the prestige of interstate matches had been seriously downgraded.

In 1981 the first two interstate matches were again played under the old selection rules.

He also represented Western Australia in three interstate matches during the season.

He also became one of a select few players to score a hat-trick in an interstate match.

He represented South Australia in six interstate matches during his career.

Mal used this as an avenue to create an interstate match.