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Maroons No.1 Walsh won't carry demons at MCG: Slater

Queensland coach Billy Slater says Reece Walsh is ready to fire in the State of Orgin clash at the MCG with no self-doubts from his game one concussion.

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Maroons will Axe MCG hoodoo to repeat 1995: Gillmeister

Queensland great Trevor Gillmeister captained the Maroons to their only Origin win at the MCG in 1995 and says Daly Cherry-Evans will break the 29-year-hoodoo.

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Meninga backs Tedesco but keeps close eye on Origin

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga will watch State of Origin closely, as NSW look to recreate history from 1994 at the MCG when they levelled the series.

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Moses demanding best from Blues says NSW playmaker Luai

Jarome Luai says Mitchell Moses has been calling the shots in the NSW State of Origin team, taking control as the Blues try to level the series at the MCG.

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Legacy on the line as Latrell braces for Origin return

Latrell Mitchell returns to the NSW side at the MCG on Wednesday with the Blues down in the series and his great State of Origin legacy on the line.

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'Latrell not in our heads': Hunt responds to Joey barb

Queensland hooker Ben Hunt has hit back at Andrew Johns' claims that NSW centre Latrell Mitchell has them rattled ahead of the MCG State of Origin showdown.

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Little trace of Fittler's bold Blues era start at MCG

The last time State of Origin visited Melbourne, Brad Fittler ushered in a new era of Blues with 11 NSW debutants. Very few will return for another MCG bout.

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Forget fairness: AFL’s fixture of inequities and quirks does the sport few favours

There has to be a better way to schedule the season with a balance between commercial imperatives, high performance and fairness

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Munster gives Dearden faith MCG will be field of dreams

Queensland No.6 Tom Dearden has been leaning on the boundless belief of Cameron Munster ahead of his vital State of Origin assignment at the MCG.

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'Damaging' Maroon Nanai injury-free and set for MCG

Queensland's fast-improving second-rower Jeremiah Nanai has overcome a calf niggle and is set to face the Blues in game two of the State of Origin series.

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Cats concerns over Dangerfield ban, Hawkins injury

Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has been offered a one-match ban and fellow veteran Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury during the 63-point loss to Carlton.

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Tom De Koning wins sibling battle as Blues belt Cats

In-form Carlton ruckman Tom De Koning was too good for his little brother Sam as the Blues dominated Geelong at the MCG.

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From a wheelchair to the MCG: Watson's Origin journey

Twelve months ago, Connor Watson was pondering the end of his rugby league career - now he's ready to debut in State of Origin, wherever he is asked to play.

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Maroons hitman Su'A gets emotional rescue for MCG raid

Queensland enforcer Jaydn Su'A was drained emotionally ahead of his State of Origin recall in game one of the series, but he is ready to let rip at the MCG.

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'Doing it for Dad': rebalanced Kaufusi relishing recall

Having missed last year's State of Origin series through suspension, recalled Queensland forward Felise Kaufusi is primed to make a big impact at the MCG.

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Taranto 'pretty confident' Martin will return after bye

Richmond midfielder Tim Taranto is hopeful Dustin Martin's emotional MCG send-off after his 300th game was not a farewell to the Tiger Army.

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Visions of Buddy: Tabuai-Fidow gets to fulfil MCG dream

Queensland's Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow gets to follow in the footsteps of childhood idol Buddy Franklin and play at the MCG, where he hopes to score a try or four.

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Capewell ready to be Mr Fix-it for Maroons after recall

Veteran forward Kurt Capewell is back for Queensland in the role of a bench utility and will play his 10th State of Origin match at the MCG.

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Walsh forgives Suaalii, vows he won't be gun shy at MCG

Queensland fullback Reece Walsh won't change the way he plays against NSW on return from concussion and has smoked the peace pipe with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

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Anzac Day clash put Lions' Andrews on path to AFL

Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews says going to the 2013 Anzac Day blockbuster at the MCG had a big impact and helped him realise he wanted an AFL career.

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Martin's 300 celebrated as Hawks crash party with win

Dustin Martin kicked the first goal in his 300th game, but Hawthorn were too good and thumped Richmond by 48 points in front of 92,311 fans at the MCG.

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Stage set for Martin's milestone as Hawks lie in wait

A huge crowd is expected at the MCG as Richmond superstar Dustin Martin reaches the 300-game milestone in a clash with in-form Hawthorn.

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Misfiring Demons reach MCG crossroads against Magpies

Melbourne's 92-point debacle against Fremantle proved beyond doubt that something is wrong at the Demons, and now they come up against Collingwood.

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Marvel or the moon, Pies unfazed by home venue shake-up

MCG specialists Collingwood will play a second straight home game at Marvel Stadium on Friday night, this time against tenant club the Western Bulldogs.

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Nicks wants something to Crow about by winning at MCG

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says ending his club's stretch of nine losses at the MCG is vital as the Crows' AFL season reaches a tipping point.

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