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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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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

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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Weitering taken to hospital after scary Origin injury

Jacob Weitering has become the first player to suffer an injury during the AFL's State of Origin rebirth, with the Victorian stretchered off in a neck brace.

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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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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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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

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

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

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

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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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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Bulldogs midfielder calls time on flag-winning career

After taking personal leave from the Western Bulldogs, midfielder and 2021 Melbourne premiership player James Harmes has announced his retirement.

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'Lights were on, no-one home': Hawk to play on edge

After a couple of seasons where he curbed his famous on-field aggression, an All-Australian Hawk feels it is time to start playing on the edge again.

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Surgery setback for star Demon forces new-look midfield

With Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, recruit Jack Steele is set to slot into new coach Steven King's midfield.

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'Old soup': AFL footy boss brushes off speculation

A key AFL appointment says speculation about problems in his department are frustrating and it's a function of people not having any games to discuss.

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AFL players' millionaires club more than doubles

A few days after Chris Fagan expressed concern about St Kilda's big spending, the AFL has released figures that outline how much the top stars are earning.

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St Kilda star injured again, Port ruck's season over

The only positive for one of the AFL's most injury-cursed players is that his latest setback isn't the knee problem that kept him out all of last year.

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Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Aflac Stock?

As Aflac has lagged the S&P 500 over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain cautious on the stock, reflecting tempered expectations for its near-term performance and growth outlook.

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'Could be a star': Touk impressed with new Sun Jamarra

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a strong first impression at Gold Coast as the No.1 draft pick tries to resurrect his troubled AFL career.

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AFL boss refuses to guarantee annual Origin match

AFL boss Andrew Dillon has failed to guarantee State of Origin will become an annual match, with clubs given the ability to put players on restrictions.

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