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NSW Origin shock as star snubbed

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01:  Jesse Southwell of the Blues runs with the ball during game one of the Women's State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland at CommBank Stadium on June 01, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

The women’s State of Origin will be played across three matches for the first time and NSW is out to make an early statement after pulling a selection surprise.

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NSW Latrell Mitchell throws off Queensland's Ben Hunt during Game 2 of the State of Origin series between the NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons at the ANZ Stadium, Sydney. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Maroons hit back at Latrell theory

Blues fans are hoping to see Latrell Mitchell repeat his 2021 Origin heroics, but the Maroons aren’t fazed by suggestions the NSW centre is already inside their heads.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28:  Matt Burton of the Bulldogs celebrates with team mates after kicking a golden point field goal in extra time to win the round 17 NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and Cronulla Sharks at Accor Stadium on June 28, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Burton’s classy message to Hynes

Matt Burton stepped up when it mattered most for the Bulldogs on Friday night, but the star five-eighth was quick to offer a message of support to Nicho Hynes after his costly miss.

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