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Injured star Matt Rowell won't give Origin the finger

Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell hopes State of Origin will thrive into the future despite injuring a finger in Victoria's 24-point win over WA.

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AFL Origin returns as no kick and giggle but spectre of injury hangs over its future

It’s important the sceptics acknowledge what a success this game was – the players asked for it, said all the right words and they backed it up

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Sam Taylor left my confidence at rock bottom: Hogan

All-Australian defender Sam Taylor destroyed Jesse Hogan's confidence in recent weeks, and the star forward couldn't be more thankful.

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No regrets: Injured Weitering keen to play Origin again

Carlton vice-captain Jacob Weitering has been discharged from hospital and will fly home after being cleared of any neck, spinal or internal injuries.

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This will become big: Chris Scott backs Origin to stay

The return of State of Origin was a runaway success despite a glut of injuries and initial doubts about how invested the AFL's biggest stars would be.

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Hogan heroics fall short as Victoria beat WA in Origin

Jacob Weitering was taken to hospital and several other players suffered injuries in a brutal but entertaining State of Origin showdown in Perth.

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'Plain lie': Heyman left fuming as Glory beat United

Perth's prospects of making the A-League Women's top six have been boosted by a controversial late goal from Susan Phonsongkham to defeat Canberra 1-0.

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'Loser mentality': Why 'Nix aren't fixed on just finals

Wellington are in the bottom three of the A-League Men, but coach Giancarlo Italiano believes the Phoenix are still in contention to win the competition.

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No room for Mickey Mouse as AFL State of Origin revived

The best of the best will go head to head as Western Australia and Victoria renew their rivalry in a blockbuster AFL State of Origin showdown.

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'Better every day': Jets star making case for Socceroos

Max Burgess is leading the charge in Newcastle's resurgence and coach Mark Milligan believes it's the type of form that should be considered by the Socceroos.

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Seventh heaven for Newcastle in win over 10-man Glory

A-League Men leaders Newcastle have claimed their seventh win on the spin with a 3-1 victory over Perth Glory.

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Wanderers slip as comeback Phoenix salvage ALM draw

A starring performance from mid-season recruit Ryan Fraser wasn't enough to fire Western Sydney to victory, with Wellington Phoenix salvaging a point.

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Bill Walker gives Vics a kick on way to legend status

WAFL great Bill Walker says it will be an honour to become just the 34th person to be elevated to legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

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Origin helps Bontempelli and Greene finally make peace

Toby Greene vowed last year he wouldn't ever share a beer with Marcus Bontempelli, so the Western Bulldogs skipper bought his arch rival a coffee instead.

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Coaching AFL Origin is no conflict of interest: Scott

State of Origin coaches Chris Scott and Dean Cox have brushed off concerns they will use their positions to lure some of the AFL's biggest stars to their clubs.

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Jerseys of nations ‘involved in major conflict’ banned from A-League multicultural round

The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of unspecified nations ahead of this week’s multicultural round

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Victoria and WA shook the foundations as Origin hit a peak that it will never reach again

I’ve seen a lot of sport and nothing compares to Western Australia snatching victory from the Big V in 1986 in one of the greatest interstate football matches

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Awkwardness over: Merrett opens up on failed trade bid

Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett says he had dinner with teammates Nic Martin and Mason Redman to smooth the waters following his failed bid to join Hawthorn.

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No room for Mickey Mouse in State of Origin: Lyon

Victoria coach Chris Scott has told his players there is no room for a half-arsed effort in Saturday's State of Origin showdown against WA in Perth.

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Bruise-free footy banished for State of Origin war

The AFL's biggest stars are promising to put their bodies on the line when Western Australia take on Victoria in a blockbuster State of Origin clash in Perth.

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Three hits of GF heartbreak still driving Swans star

Three AFL grand final defeats remain as raw as ever for Isaac Heeney ahead of Sydney's second season under senior coach Dean Cox.

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From the Pocket: AFL Origin fills the February void this year, but then what?

Perth’s Optus Stadium will be full and the scores will be high, despite the fact Victoria v Western Australia doesn’t mean anything

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'Get after it': hot start predicted for AFL Origin

While one of Victoria's top defenders acknowledges players will be on managed minutes, he expects a willing start to the AFL State of Origin clash.

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A different hunger: Crows note shift from finals flop

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says there's a different hunger among his players after crashing out of last year's finals with consecutive losses.

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Midfield star Serong inks long-term Dockers deal

Already locked in at Fremantle for two more seasons, Caleb Serong has become the equal longest-contracted player in the AFL after signing a new deal.

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