Brent Read

Brent ReadSenior Sports Writer

Brent Read is one of rugby league’s agenda setters but is also among the nation’s most well-known golf writers. He also covers Olympic sports, writing with authority, wit and enthusiasm. Brent began his career in sport as a soccer player, playing with the Brisbane Strikers in the NSL.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Latrell Mitchell of the Blues poses with fans after winning game one of the 2021 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on June 09, 2021 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Latrell: ‘I wanted to make NSW proud’

Latrell Mitchell has revealed his stirring performance for the Blues in the opening State of Origin game was motivated by a deep desire to make NSW people proud of their team again.

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NRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Tom Trbojevic of the Blues scores a try during game one of the 2021 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on June 09, 2021 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Trbojevic changing the game

Tom Trbojevic could change the game for centres according to NSW coach Brad Fittler after his dominant display for the Blues in Origin I.

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NRL

The Qld Maroons State of Origin players leave The Ville hotel in Townsville this morning. Queensland origin coach Paul Green Picture Scott Radford-Chisholm

Smith reveals secret to Maroons comeback

Queensland legend Cameron Smith says the Maroons need to fix their preparation after State of Origin defeat as they prepare to welcome back Kalyn Ponga and Josh Papalii.

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NRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Moeaki Fotuaika of the Maroons walks from the field after losing game one of the 2021 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on June 09, 2021 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Maroons trio cleared for Origin II

Queensland trio Cameron Munster, Kyle Feldt and Moeaki Fotuaika have been cleared to play in the second State of Origin game. All three players were charged by the match review committee.

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STATE OF ORIGINNRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Latrell Mitchell of the Blues celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during game one of the 2021 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on June 09, 2021 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Tommy and Latrell take centre stage

Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic destroyed Queensland in Townsville as NSW began exacting revenge for last year’s series defeat.

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State of OriginNRL

All hail the Turbo-charged Blues

NSW exacted a record-breaking defeat on Queensland to open the Origin series thanks to centres Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell

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Origin INRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Tom Trbojevic of the Blues and Nathan Cleary of the Blues celebrate after scoring a try during game one of the 2021 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on June 09, 2021 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Centres of excellence: Trbojevic, Mitchell carve up Queensland

Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell were untouchable as NSW brought up 50 points in a record victory in the first Origin match in Townsville.

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NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: Kotoni Staggs of the Broncos is seen on the sidelines before the start of the round three NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium on March 27, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

NRL bans Staggs for pub incident

NRL boss Andrew Abdo has challenged Kotoni Staggs to make changes in his life after the Broncos star was hit with a $20,000 fine and two-game ban over an alcohol-fuelled incident.

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NRL

Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evansd and Blues skipper James Tedesco at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Picture: GRANT TROUVILLEThis image has been digitally altered.

Blues wary of ambush as Origin mind games ramp up

NSW are preparing for an ambush as the State of Origin series begins before a house full of rabid Queenslanders in Townsville.

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NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Tom Trbojevic takes part in a drill during a New South Wales Blues State of Origin training session at Redfern Oval on June 04, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

How good is Tommy Turbo? Don’t ask him

NSW star Tom Trbojevic has uncluttered his mind and unlocked his game as he prepares to torment Queensland

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