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Blues carry big-game edge into State of Origin decider

Penrith's premiership dynasty and victory in the 2024 decider have handed the Blues a significant advantage headed into the State of Origin finale.

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Papalii the bridge to Maroons last super Sydney decider

Queensland must make State of Origin history to win the series in Sydney but the recall of veteran Josh Papalii has reinforced why the mission is achievable.

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Rival's ultimate praise for fairytale Origin debutant

Stephen Crichton insists his opposite man Gehamat Shibasaki deserves to make a fairytale State of Origin debut for Queensland.

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'A great influence': Dearden credits Thurston for rise

Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has learned plenty from Johnathan Thurston about how to shine as a playmaker in the State of Origin arena.

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Brave Munster to play Origin after his father's death

Queensland captain Cameron Munster has been given time to grieve with his family after the death of his father Steven but will play in the Origin decider.

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The miracle try inspiring Blues for Origin decider

Mark Coyne's 1994 epic for Queensland is State of Origin's miracle try. But NSW say James Tedesco's in the last Sydney decider deserves the same billing.

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Why Coates is ready to give NSW a Bellyache in Origin

Maroons winger Xavier Coates is prepared for anything in the State of Origin decider and it is his club coach and opposing NSW mentor Craig Bellamy he credits.

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The day NSW's star of the future blew Cleary away

NSW halfback Nathan Cleary remembers distinctly the day he first took notice of Isaiya Katoa, who is now rated a genuine State of Origin prospect of the future.

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Papenhuyzen scratching adds to Storm's backline issues

Jonah Pezet's long-awaited NRL comeback will come starting in Melbourne's halves after Ryan Papenhuyzen's calf tightness caused more headaches for the Storm.

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Grant puts Origin No.9 bogey to bed ahead of decider

Harry Grant claimed his first State of Origin win as a starting hooker in Perth and the Maroons' new-look spine has him believing the decider can be his second.

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Cordner wants Yeo to feel what only he has in 20 years

If Isaah Yeo gets to lift the Origin trophy after Wednesday's decider he will join a very exclusive club indeed.

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Nathan Cleary asks NRL to sort out scheduling quirk

Penrith could not play their five NSW stars on a recent trip to Auckland and halfback Nathan Cleary hopes that kind of fixturing can be avoided in future.

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Haas ready to face different Shibasaki in Origin arena

Gehamat Shibasaki is one of State of Origin's biggest bolters, but Payne Haas could see the Queenslander was a new man from the moment he returned to Brisbane.

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Martin out for Munster revenge over man-of-match outing

Liam Martin admits he would hate himself if he was a Queensland State of Origin fan, but is ready to be NSW's chief antagonist again and target Cameron Munster.

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Daley welcomes anxiety in bid to break decider duck

Laurie Daley has never won a State of Origin Game 3 series decider as a NSW coach, but insists the anxiety he feels around the match can only be a good thing.

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Step back: Blues star's dance ban ahead of Origin III

Brian To'o has had to give up dancing ahead of the State of Origin decider to ensure he will recover from a knee issue in time to play.

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Star Storm prop defends NSW Origin selection

Selected for the Origin decider, Melbourne Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has defended his NSW game in Origin II, saying it was difficult to make an impression.

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Papalii, Shibasaki lift new Maroons like past heroes

Queensland will hope Josh Papalii can provide the 'Allan Langer effect' after being called out of Origin retirement as Gehamat Shibasaki gets a fairytale debut.

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Hammer time as Dolphins soar back into NRL top eight

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scored four tries in a timely pre-Origin performance as the Dolphins streaked clear of South Sydney and shot back into the NRL's top eight.

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'I'll be ready': tough Koloamatangi eyes Blues call-up

South Sydney ironman Keaon Koloamatangi has detailed the extent of the eye injury he played with and has put his hand up for a NSW State of Origin spot.

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'Wasn't ideal': Lomax opens up on Origin goalkicking

NSW flyer Zac Lomax has addressed his goal-kicking performance from the Blues' tight loss in the second State of Origin match.

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Perth plots to host AFL State of Origin comeback

Western Australia's government wants to host the return of an AFL State of Origin game as soon as next year.

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Cleary at peace with Panthers' Origin travel dilemma

An NRL fixture quirk has left Penrith to face top-four side the Warriors in Auckland without their five State of Origin stars.

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Munster matches the King, says coaching great

Ahead of Melbourne's clash with South Sydney, Cameron Munster has been compared to Queensland Origin champion Wally Lewis by Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett.

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Blues confident tide will turn after Origin boilover

NSW are on the ropes after a litany of errors in Origin II but prop Payne Haas insists the Blues aren't down for the count ahead of the series decider.

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