 In Round 1 of the 2013 NRL season, Maloney made his club debut for the Sydney Roosters against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, scoring a try and kicking a goal in the 28-10 loss at Sydney Football Stadium.On 21 April 2013, Maloney played for Country Origin against City Origin, playing at five-eighth in the 18-12 win at Coffs Harbour.On 5 June 2013, Maloney made his State of Origin debut for New South Wales against Queensland in Game 1 of the series alongside his Roosters halves partner Mitchell Pearce, playing at five-eighth and kicking 3 goals in the 14-6 win at ANZ Stadium.