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The Origin match-ups that will decide the result.
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Samantha Rogers & Jackson Barrett

Everything you need to know about key AFL Origin match-ups

It’s not just State v State on Saturday - there’s also individual pride on the line. Here are the showdowns that could define the game.

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Holmes Origin
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Ben McClellan

Holmes’ big AFL Origin call on Bailey Smith

He is one of the stars fans will be lining up to see do battle on Saturday night, but it may not be how they expect.

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Brent Harvey for Victoria in the rooms with the trophy and the E.J Whitten Medal after the State of Origin AFL match between Victoria and South Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on May 29, 1999.
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Brent Harvey

How Origin call-up ruined Boomer’s 21st birthday

It was a match that defined his career, but Brent Harvey had to make a big sacrifice to make it happen.

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Marcus Bontempelli and Toby Greene have buried the hatchet ahead of AFL Origin.
AFL
Josh Kempton

No bad blood between Bont and Toby ahead of Origin

Victoria captain Marcus Bontempelli has played down any suggestion of an ongoing feud with his State teammate Toby Greene ahead of the pair lining up alongside each other in AFL Origin.

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Bailey Smith and Marcus Bontempelli are together again as AFL State of Origin returns.
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Digital Staff

Marcus Bontempelli makes two-word admission about Bailey Smith

The former teammates are suddenly together again after a frosty 12 months and some very public barbs.

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Giants star Tom Green has gone down at training with a suspected ACL injury.
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Joanna Guelas

AFL club fears the worst after horror injury to star

Tom Green is in ‘shock’ and unlikely to play this year, after suffering a serious knee injury during pre-season training.

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Marcus Bontempelli and Patrick Cripps will lead Victoria and WA respectively.
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Glenn Valencich

How to watch AFL Origin live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport

Get all the broadcast details as Victoria and Western Australia battle for supremacy.

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AFL State of Origin's best moments.
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Jake Santa Maria

Our top Origin moments ahead of blockbuster return

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.

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Richard Goyder , Kerry Stokes and Premier Roger Cook.
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Glen Quartermain

Top honour for ‘one of footy’s greatest supporters’

Kerry Stokes has been awarded Life Membership of the AFL for his significant contribution to the game.

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Mitchell Woodcock

Cornes completes remarkable run all in name of Telethon

Channel 7 expert Kane Cornes has kicked off an incredible AFL Origin weekend with one of the moments of the summer, running from Scarborough to Optus Stadium all in the name of Telethon.

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Zach Merrett, during a press conference at Kent Street Senior High School, in Kensington, Perth. Ross Swanborough
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Ben Smith

Merrett open to Bombers talks after off-season exit denied

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.

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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.
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Kellie Balaam

Bailey Smith set to send women crazy while in Perth on V Day

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.

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Mason Cox is supporting WA in this weekend’s Origin battle.
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Zach Margolius

Vic or WA? Where Freo recruit’s allegiance lies for Origin

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?

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Channel Seven commentator Brian Taylor has revealed where his Origin allegience lies.
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Mitchell Woodcock

WOWEE! BT reveals which state he is barracking for in Origin

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.

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Bailey Smith headed to WA with Patrick Dangerfield for the State of Origin on Saturday
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Jake Santa Maria

Bailey Smith greeted by Patrick Cripps as he lands in WA

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

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