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NRL
Maroons' Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (C) celebrates a try with teammates during game two of the men's State of Origin series between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Optus Stadium in Perth on June 18, 2025. (Photo by COLIN MURTY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Origin alive after epic Maroons upset

In true underdog style Queensland weathered a storm of criticism after game one and then a stunning NSW comeback in game two to seal an Origin win for the ages.

NRL
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Isaah Yeo and Nathan Cleary of the Panthers hold aloft the Provan-Summons Trophy after winning the 2024 NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers at Accor Stadium on October 06, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Team carnage as Origin stars rested

The State of Origin clash in Perth has wreaked havoc on the other side of the country with one team forced to rest five of their biggest stars this weekend.

AFL
MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA.February 8 , 2024. Essendon AFL training at the Hangar, Tullamarine.  Vigo Visentini during todays training session. Pic: Michael Klein

Startling stat behind Bombers’ woes

A long injury list has given Essendon coach Brad Scott a chance to look at all of his players at the top level, and he’s doing just that marking a 50-year first.

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