Tag: #StateofOrigin
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Have Your Say: Which NRL Rule Change Was a Mistake?
Over the past 30 years, the NRL has evolved in many ways, introducing rule changes designed to make the game faster, more exciting, and more viewer-friendly. From speeding up the ruck to rewarding long-range kicks, innovation has been constant — but not all changes have hit the mark. Now it’s your turn to weigh in.…
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The NRL Judiciary Is Broken – And Fans Know It
The NRL judiciary has long been a source of frustration, but this week Melbourne Storm figures Craig Bellamy and Justin Rodski finally gave voice to what many players, coaches and fans already believe: the system is unfair, inconsistent and badly in need of reform. At the heart of the criticism is a rule that defies…
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“State of Disruption: Why Origin Is Hurting the NRL—and What Needs to Change”
Now that the 2025 State of Origin series is in the books, it’s time to confront the hard truth: while Origin remains a marquee event on the rugby league calendar, its current format is doing more harm than good to the NRL season. And the fans are noticing. Using data from the Fans Have Your…
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Aaron Woods, Billy Slater and the Blow-Up Before Origin II: Banter, Backlash, and Blame
In the fiery build-up to State of Origin Game 2 in June 2025, former NSW prop Aaron Woods ignited controversy by calling Queensland coach Billy Slater a “grub” during a Triple M radio appearance. At face value, it seemed like typical pre-Origin banter – the kind that’s fuelled the rivalry for decades. But what followed…
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Shock Selections or Omissions – Game 2
Now that the dust has settled on the Game 2 team selections, the debate is only getting louder. With both Queensland and New South Wales naming their 20-man squads, fans have been left stunned by some major selection bombshells — and they’re not staying silent. We asked NRL fans to vote on the three most…