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Controversial call decides Origin I

Greg Inglis of the Maroons scores a try during game one of the ARL State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Etihad Stadium on May 23, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

"HOW the hell could that be a try?" That is what every New South Welshman is asking after a controversial refereeing decision decided Origin I.
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Origin firsthalf by the clock

Three tries and a sending off as the Maroons lead Blues 12-4 at the break.

A BY the clock break down of the firsthalf of State of Origin 2012.
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How do they match up?

NSW Blues’ Jarryd Hayne looks to avoid a tackle by the Maroons’ Johnathan Thurston during a State of Origin game.

AHEAD of State of Origin 1 in Melbourne the Daily Mercury's sports editor Michael Warren examined some aspects of both the NSW and Queensland teams.
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No foregone conclusion

Kerrod Walters and Andrew Ryan.

ANDREW Ryan, capped a dozen times for New South Wales, has reminded Queenslanders that dominating State of Origin was not their exclusive domain.
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Maroon underdog says NSW dangerous

Former Maroon Terry Cook loves State of Origin time each year.

TERRY Cook knows a thing or two about underdogs.
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Origin try-scoring record on the line

Dale Shearer

DALE Shearer says it is not a question of if his State of Origin try-scoring record will fall this year, but who will be the one to break it.
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This one is for Artie

Rugby league legend Arthur Beetson.

LEAGUE legend Arthur Beetson may be gone, but Colin Scott, who played in 18 State of Origin games for Queensland, is sure his name will live on forever.
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Flu hits Maroons Origin players

Cameron Smith

THE flu has emerged as New South Wales' secret weapon before the opening State of Origin rugby league game on Wednesday night.
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Maroons not blue

Queensland Maroons manager Steve Walters in action during the Ipswich versus Broncos Legends Flood Appeal match last year.

THAT a suspected flu in the Maroons camp has attracted such attention is an indication all is well in Camp Queensland.
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Gillett just gets better: Hogan

Ben Hunt of the Broncos is tackled by Dane Hogan.

WHILE Dane Hogan was helping Mackay disassemble the Sea Eagles, his childhood friend and fellow Bribie Island product Matt Gillett was in camp with Queensland.






State of Origin in pictures 

Queensland State of Origin team training at Coolum

Queensland State of Origin team training at the Coolum Hyatt. Corey Parker (WITH THE BALL).

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The mighty Maroons in training at Coolum.

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