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Patrick Cripps - Western Australia, poses during the State of Origin portrait session.

AFLCommentsPremiumCripps as WA captain ‘an easy decision’, says coach Cox

Western Australia coach Dean Cox has revealed it was “an easy decision” to appoint Carlton superstar Patrick Cripps as skipper for the upcoming AFL Origin clash in Perth. 

Glen Quartermain and Samantha Rogers

Tom Barrass poses during the State of Origin portrait session.

AFLCommentsPremiumBarras declares Vic ‘not as good as WA’ despite Hawks switch

Former West Coast defender Tom Barrass has lit the spark ahead of AFL Origin, declaring while he’s loved the move across to Victoria to play for Hawthorn, the state is ‘not as good as Western Australia’.

James Palumbo

Patrick Cripps will captain Western Australia.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCaptain Crippa! Gun midfielder to lead WA into Origin battle

Two AFL superstars have been named to lead their respective sides in next month’s highly-anticipated AFL Origin clash in Perth, with dual Brownlow Medallist Patrick Cripps to captain Western Australia. 

Samantha Rogers

Trent Rivers of the Demons celebrates a goal.

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Trent Rivers set to reunite with Luke Jackson

Melbourne midfielder in waiting Trent Rivers doesn’t mind where he plays in February’s AFL Origin match against Victoria at Optus Stadium. Pulling on the Black Swan is enough.

Glen Quartermain

General Manager of Burley Sekem Ed Cunningham with the brand new West Australian State of Origin jumper.

AFLCommentsPremiumBlack Swan revived for February 14 blockbuster

The first shot has been fired in the AFL Origin war and it’s all about the iconic Black Swan and Big V jumpers.

Glen Quartermain

Harley Reid and Liam Baker opposed to one another last year before the latter’s move to the Eagles.

AFLCommentsPick Reid so we can duel: Baker throws down Origin gauntlet

West Coast’s Liam Baker has dared Victoria to pick Eagles teammate Harley Reid for next year’s AFL Origin at Optus Stadium, hoping they can renew an intense in-house rivalry in the February 14 encounter.

Glen Quartermain

Justin Longmuir has been confirmed as WA’s assistant coach for next year’s State of Origin clash.

AFLVideoCommentsLongmuir ‘really supportive’ of stars featuring in Origin

After being unveiled as WA’s assistant coach for next year’s State of Origin clash in Perth, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has declared he will be “really supportive” of his best players being on show.

Josh Kempton

Tom Barrass has declared WA’s players will treat State of Origin seriously.

AFLCommentsBarrass declares WA will throw everything at Origin

Despite State of Origin’s return falling in the middle of the AFL’s pre-season, WA’s Tom Barrass has declared the Sandgropers will treat their clash with Victoria with total seriousness.

Josh Kempton

Dockers star Shai Bolton is among the first players announced for the AFL Origin game.

Footy stars PremiumShai Bolton among WA big names ready to fire in Origin footy

Katanning-born Shai Bolton has been announced among the first wave of players to feature in February’s AFL Origin match, the Fremantle Dockers star to pull on WA colours again

Cameron Newbold

Nick Daicos of the Magpies speaks with media.

AFLCommentsPremiumOrigin more than just an exhibition for Daicos

Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos says players will not be taking next year’s AFL State of Origin clash lightly, expecting both sides to go full tilt in the Optus Stadium clash.

Jake Santa Maria

Glen Jakovich and Patrick Cripps.

AFLPremiumJako fires back at Victorian jibes as state wars kick off

Former West Coast star Glen Jakovich loves WA and he was at his parochial best on Friday while talking up AFL Origin, bagging Victoria and making it clear that February’s clash is more than a game of footy.

Craig O’Donoghue

Andrew MacNish, Laidley, Chris Mainwaring and Brian Peake celebrate victory in 1986 .

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Nothing quite like Origin to stoke footy fire

State of Origin helped spark my footy obsession, and its revival presents the perfect opportunity to get a whole new generation behind the black and gold, writes Danielle Laidley.

Danielle Laidley

Leon Larkin in Perth today. Photo by Michael Wilson, The West Australian.

STATE OF ORIGINVideoCommentsPremiumWA must defend its State of Origin, says inventor

State of Origin’s inventor has urged the West Australian Government to “own” its rebirth and ensure South Australia does not “steal” the game.

Glen Quartermain

Andrew Johns was not happy after NSW's loss on Wednesday night.

Not HappyVideo‘Bulls...’: NRL legend’s salty response to origin loss

NRL immortal and NSW legend Andrew Johns spat the dummy live on air after his former side lost the State Of Origin decider on Wednesday night.

Mitchell Woodcock

WA Premier Mark McGowan and Tourism Minister David Templeman.

Game readyCommentsPremiumMcGowan: WA is ready for State of Origin return

WA Premier Mark McGowan has reignited the AFL State of Origin debate – saying the west ‘stands ready’ to host the event if the once-popular sporting spectacle is revived.

Joe Spagnolo

Elliot Yeo of the All Stars and Andrew Gaff of Victoria pose for a photo during the State of Origin for Bushfire Relief training session.

Fifth QuarterPremiumState of Origin as far away as it’s ever been

Once a mid-season bye staple, State of Origin football looks as far away as it’s ever been as the AFL’s priorities shift toward protecting its core product amid COVID-19.

Braden Quartermaine

Tom Trbojevic scored three tries in the Blues's 50-6 thrashing of Queensland in State of Origin.

STATE OF ORIGINHorror night for Maroons after record loss

Any prospect of another backs-to-the-wall Queensland State of Origin win were quickly extinguished by a red-hot NSW in Townsville on Wednesday.

Murray Wenzel

Western Australia team lines up for the national anthem before the 1998 AFL State of Origin match against South Australia.

Duff & QuartersVideoDuff & Quarters: Origin return could save 2020 season

Could the current coronavirus crisis open the door for the return of the authentic State of Origin series?

Bonnie Raynor

Nic Naitanui and Nat Fyfe would be among the first picked for WA.

Origin?VideoPremiumHow State of Origin could save the AFL

The AFL want to run a 17-round season, but many believe there will be a six-month shutdown which would leave the league season dormant until at least the start of September.

Mark Duffield

Toby Greene of the Giants tackles Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs.

All goodStar pair clear air before bushfire clash

The pair will line up for Victoria against the All-Stars at Marvel Stadium and Greene revealed he had approached Bontempelli for a chat before Thursday’s training session.

Jason Phelan

Nat Fyfe is ready to play the fundraising State of Origin, All-Stars match.

Origin fundraiserPremiumCount me in! Fyfe declares for All-Stars game

Dual Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe has stuck his hand up to play in the bushfire relief game, and is set to go head-to-head with Dustin Martin in the middle.

Jon Ralph and Mark Duffield

Adam Simpson with Andrew Gaff after the round 10 match between Adelaide and West Coast in 2019.

‘Keen to play’Victorian Gaff declared available for bushfire match

The West Coast midfielder said watching his home state burn had been difficult, especially given he had played and enjoyed holidays in areas which have been affected.

Craig O'Donoghue

John Worsfold walks off during the first elimination final between West Coast and Essendon.

ExclusivePremium‘I would love to coach WA’: Woosha’s Origin wish

Essendon coach John Worsfold has offered to lead a reborn Western Australia side, if next month’s bushfire fundraiser exhibition match leads to renewed interest in bringing back State of Origin.

Braden Quartermaine

Bushfire AppealVideoWA clubs to send best available talent for All Stars

Fremantle confirmed on Thursday they would send their best available players for the clash, all but confirming Fyfe would feature in the blockbuster match if available.

Bonnie Raynor