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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

The Guardian - AU · Feb 15

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.

AAP · Feb 14

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.

AAP · Feb 14

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.

AAP · Feb 13

Morning Mail: Taylor poised to take Liberal leadership, Trump’s gift to billionaire polluters, Australia’s moguls gold

Challenger expected to oust Sussan Ley in party room vote this morning

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12

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

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12

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.

AAP · Feb 12

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.

AAP · Feb 12

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.

AAP · Feb 11

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

The Guardian - AU · Feb 11