State of Origin
Opinion
Opinion
Why Jake Trbojevic is poised for Origin II recall for NSW
When Brad Fittler took over in 2018, he picked players based on character as much as ability. Subsequently, the Manly enforcer was the first picked. And he’s what the Blues need now.
- by Andrew Webster
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Embrace your inner Cam: Tedesco to become ref whisperer in Origin II
The Maroons gained a critical advantage at the ruck in Origin I, prompting NSW skipper James Tedesco to follow the lead of one of Queensland’s all-time greats.
- by Dan Walsh
‘Quick to forget’: Luai and Cleary keen to silence critics
Jarome Luai says he was amused by the criticism of the NSW side after the defeat in the series opener and is looking forward to hitting back in game two.
- by Caden Helmers
‘Tonga will always be there’: Hasler urges Olakau’atu to help save NSW
The Manly second-rower burst into Origin contention with another five-star display, but does he want to play for the Blues this year?
- by Adam Pengilly
‘Should buy a lottery ticket’: Kaufusi escapes ban for elbow on Walker
Storm and Queensland forward Felise Kaufusi will be free to play next week after a match review committee charge - a decision which baffled Andrew Johns.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
NRL 2022
‘We let him down’: Fittler says Cleary criticism is out of line
The Blues are surprised at the level of blame directed at Cleary – the premiership-winning half who guided NSW to last year’s series win is the man they have faith in.
- by Danny Weidler
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Origin I: The greatest shame of them all
They can give us five camera angles on whether a try is scored, but somehow a bloke appears to be clearly concussed and it is missed?
- by Peter FitzSimons
Kangaroos World Cup squad delay as Fittler, Slater won’t meet during Origin series
Both coaches were set for an unprecedented meeting in the middle of the interstate series after being named Australian selectors. But it won’t happen now.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘No talent required’: The secret to Queensland’s Origin I victory
They are the moments that fans don’t always notice - the one-percent plays that require zero skill but plenty of heart. And Queensland coach Billy Slater knows them better than anyone.
- by Caden Helmers
Blues legend stunned by Munster's Origin performance: Immortal Behaviour - Episode 11
Andrew Johns has dished out the ultimate praise for Cam Munster after his man of the match performance in Origin Game I. Danika Mason and Joey cover all of the Origin talking points, including the rookies that impressed and some questionable calls from the referees.
‘Quite obvious’ Yeo should have come off after Origin stumble: V’landys
ARLC boss Peter V’landys said the correct process was followed in checking Isaah Yeo for concussion but he believes the NSW lock should have left the field.
- by Adrian Proszenko