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Justin Chadwick

Bruise-free footy banished for State of Origin war

Richmond's Nathan Broad says those believing Origin players will risk going hard should think again. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Richmond premiership defender Nathan Broad has declared bruise-free footy is strictly off the menu for Saturday's State of Origin showdown in Perth.

Broad says the AFL's stars have committed to going all in when Western Australia host Victoria at a sold-out Optus Stadium on Saturday, the first State-based AFL Origin clash since 1999 when the 'Big V' played South Australia at the MCG.

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