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Bombers claim top-eight scalp by stunning Magpies

Essendon have notched up their best win of the AFL season, hanging on to defeat reigning premiers Collingwood by 12 points at the MCG.

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Collingwood still have an aura: Essendon's McGrath

Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath expects to face Collingwood at their best as the rivals meet for the first time since their Anzac Day classic.

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Essendon's 'series of unfortunate events' proves costly

Essendon coach Brad Scott was left to rue a "series of unfortunate events" during a third-quarter capitulation against bogey side Geelong at the MCG.

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Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG

Wet weather-loving Geelong have awoken from their mid-season slumber to give Essendon a reality check at the MCG, securing a crucial 45-point win.

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'Stick with us': DCE insists Maroons can do a 2022

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says recent history has him believing the Maroons can respond to their MCG thrashing and win the State of Origin series.

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Origin star shrugs off knee injury to soar for Blues

NSW winger Zac Lomax had to have fluid drained from his knee 24 hours before the State of Origin at the MCG, but managed to score two tries and kick five goals.

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AFL advice helps Moses deliver for NSW on Origin stage

Halfback Mitchell Moses said he sought advice from GWS star Harry Himmelberg about kicking at the MCG before steering NSW to a crushing win over Queensland.

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Maestro Moses orchestrates Blues' dominant Origin show

Mitchell Moses has repaid NSW Origin coach Michael Maguire for his bold selection with the halfback starring in the Blues' big win at the MCG.

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Mauled Maroons in disarray after MCG massacre

Queensland capitulated up front in a 38-18 State of Origin loss to NSW and must find firepower and mongrel in the forwards in the decider in Brisbane.

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NSW Blues beat Queensland Maroons in Game Two – as it happened

Minute by minute: NSW roared back into contention with a 38-18 win over Queensland that set up a series decider in Brisbane

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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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