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From the greatest team of all time to the greatest game of all time, relive the top State of Origin moments ahead of its return on Saturday.

Essendon star Zach Merrett has responded to speculation about extending his tenure with the Bombers and given his thoughts on working under Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell during State of Origin.

The AFL’s biggest — and at times controversial — heartthrob has returned to Perth for the historic AFL Origin clash taking place on Valentine’s Day.

After living in Victoria for more than a decade, but now residing in WA, who is Mason Cox rooting for in this weekend’s Origin blockbuster?

Brian Taylor was born and raised in Western Australia but played for Victoria. The Channel 7 commentator reveals which state he’s pledged allegiance too ahead of this Saturday.

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has adopted Bailey Smith for the week as the Victorian superstars arrived in Perth ahead of AFL State of Origin.

Police have issued a statement after the premiership hero was left with severe head and face injuries.

It’s State against State, and mate against mate. And in the case of Mitch Georgiades and Zak Butters, Saturday’s Origin battle is also co-tenant against co-tenant - and whichever housemate loses has to pay up.

Caleb Serong has declared he never thought about holding out on a new contract so he could enter free agency or consider a life-changing deal from Tasmania after re-signing with Freo on a monster deal.

West Australian key forward Jake Waterman says it will be an “indictment” if players do not go “flat out” in Saturday AFL Origin clash against Victoria.

The 47-year-old dodged questions and ran off with the clock ticking down.

The 30-year-old has broken the shock news to his teammates after taking time away from the club.

The couple announced the news with the beautiful moment they found out the gender together at home.

Some of WA’s stars will return to the very first number they wore at the top level in the blockbuster return of AFL Origin on Saturday. SEE THE NUMBER EVERY PLAYER WILL WEAR HERE

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.