 At the beginning of the 2019 season, Penrith were expected to be challenging for position in the top 4 of the competition but found themselves sitting last on the table after only winning 2 of their first 10 games with Maloney and teammate Nathan Cleary copping criticism.Maloney was not selected by NSW coach Brad Fittler for the first game of the 2019 State of Origin series.In Round 12 against Manly, Maloney kicked 3 goals and field goal as Penrith won the match 15-12.