 Sydney Morning Herald | Melbourne wants a permanent allocation of one State of Origin game every year Herald Sun An analysis of Victoria's $12.5 million Origin bid reveals the NRL can make an extra $2.5 million annually by taking one game away from either Brisbane or Sydney to the MCG or Etihad Stadium. Cameron Smith Origin Melbourne Start of sidebar. Smith backs Tate for Maroons Origin spot Bellamy pushes Hinchcliffe for NSW Origin Tuesday looming as Labor's last chance to cut it |
 Brisbane Times | Brisbane Broncos to rest players during State of Origin series Herald Sun Check your NRL TV guide Griffin came under fire last season for resting Thaiday, Hodges and Darren Lockyer during the representative period, although he was later vindicated as his fit and fresh senior core helped the Broncos power into the finals. Warriors v Broncos preview Thaiday fine after NRL training scare Broncos hitmen Te'o and Gillett reunited |
 The Age | Warrior Lillyman fit for Broncos NRL clash Brisbane Times Warriors prop Jacob Lillyman will make his long-awaited return to the NRL after being given the all-clear to take the field against Brisbane in Auckland on Saturday night. The Queensland State of Origin representative has been sidelined since tearing ... NRL: Lillyman cleared to make return to Warriors Warriors v Broncos preview Thaiday fine after NRL training scare |
 Marlborough Express | Warrior Lillyman fit for Broncos NRL clash Sydney Morning Herald AAP Warriors prop Jacob Lillyman will make his long-awaited return to the NRL after being given the all-clear to take the field against Brisbane in Auckland on Saturday night. The Queensland State of Origin representative has been sidelined since ... NRL: Lillyman cleared to make return to Warriors |
 Brisbane Times | Buderus NRL injury a new blow for Stuart Sydney Morning Herald AAP NSW coach Ricky Stuart's worst fears were confirmed on Wednesday with Newcastle hooker Danny Buderus ruled out of the State of Origin opener with Achilles tendinitis. Former Blues skipper Buderus was a certainty to return to the side for the first ... Ennis jumps to front of Origin queue Knights' Buderus out of NRL for a month |
 Brisbane Times | Buderus NRL injury a new blow for Stuart NRL.COM By Ian McCullough and Melissa Woods AAP Wed, May 02, 2012 - 7:26 PM NSW coach Ricky Stuart's worst fears were confirmed on Wednesday with Newcastle hooker Danny Buderus ruled out of the State of Origin opener with Achilles tendinitis. Knights' Buderus out of NRL for a month Danny Buderus set to miss State of Origin opener |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Knights' Buderus out of NRL for a month Sky News Australia Knights' Buderus out of NRL for a month Updated: 16:44, Wednesday May 2, 2012 Newcastle hooker Danny Buderus has been ruled out for up to a month for Achilles tendinitis, putting his Origin recall in extreme doubt. Buderus left the field during Monday ... Danny Buderus set to miss State of Origin opener Buderus' Origin hopes dashed |
Sydney Morning Herald | Knights' Buderus out of NRL for a month Brisbane Times Danny Buderus' dream of a recall for the State of Origin opener appears doomed, with the Newcastle hooker ruled out for up to a month with Achilles tendinitis. Buderus left the field during Monday night's 34-14 win over Penrith complaining of a pain to ... Danny Buderus set to miss State of Origin opener Buderus all but out of Origin contention |
The Origin rush: NRL round eight Fox Sports Which players put hand up for State of Origin selection for Blues and Maroons in NRL round eight? By Trent Hile Standing tall ... Aaron Woods stakes his claim for a Blues jumper against the Eels. Source: Gregg Porteous / News Limited As rugby league ... |
 Parramatta Advertiser | Mannah's relapse puts NRL in perspective Sydney Morning Herald The Eels are rooted to the bottom of the NRL ladder on just one win with coach Steve Kearney under increasing pressure to turn their season around, but the NSW State of Origin hopeful refuses to turn up to training without a smile for one simple reason ... Mannah eyes Cronulla-style NRL turnaroun Mannah eyes Cronulla-style NRL turnaround Cancer battle grounds Mannah |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Mannah's relapse puts NRL in perspective Sydney Morning Herald The Eels are rooted to the bottom of the NRL ladder on just one win with coach Steve Kearney under increasing pressure to turn their season around, but the NSW State of Origin hopeful refuses to turn up to training without a smile for one simple reason ... Mannah eyes Cronulla-style NRL turnaroun It's now or never for desperate Parramatta Eels Mannah eyes Cronulla-style NRL turnaround |
 The West Australian | NRL Mailbox: Origin in Melbourne NRL.COM The NRL has had enquiries from supporters as to why State of Origin matches are played in Melbourne so we thought it worthwhile explaining the current arrangement... Firstly, by way of background, this year's Origin Game 1 will be the second series ... Carney says he's ready for Origin NRL: Carney puts hand up for Origin I'm ready for Origin, says Todd Carney |
Stuart gets OK to announce Origin side The Australian RICKY Stuart has won his first State of Origin battle this season with Penrith and St George Illawarra unlikely to stand in the way of the NSW coach naming his team for the opening game before their NRL match on Monday night. There are only two rounds ... Penrith's Origin duo avoid serious injury |
 Brisbane Times | Rigours of Origin threaten to take toll on Storm-Broncos blockbuster Brisbane Times Photo: Darren Pateman 1 THE timing of potentially the biggest NRL game of the season - Melbourne versus Brisbane - just two days after State of Origin I is an example of hideous scheduling that could see a blockbuster game ruined as a drawcard through ... |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Rigours of Origin threaten to take toll on Storm-Broncos blockbuster Sydney Morning Herald SET OF SIX 1 THE timing of potentially the biggest NRL game of the season - Melbourne versus Brisbane - just two days after State of Origin I is an example of hideous scheduling that could see a blockbuster game ruined as a drawcard through no fault of ... Souths beat Cowboys 20-16 in NRL Scott Bolton puts Pride aside for North Queensland Cowboys Taylor stars in Rabbitohs win over Cowboys |
 Brisbane Times | Broncos set focus on Warriors, not Origin Sydney Morning Herald BRISBANE coach Anthony Griffin will ensure his players' minds stay focused on next week's NRL clash with the Warriors despite the temptation to stray toward State of Origin and the NRL showdown of the year against Melbourne. Broncos roll on to sixth NRL win NRL: Broncos need to stay focussed for Warriors clash NRL round eight: Late Mail |
 Brisbane Times | Broncos warned to focus on Warriors, not Origin or Storm Brisbane Times Photo: Getty Images Brisbane coach Anthony Griffin will ensure his players' minds stay focused on next week's NRL clash with the Warriors despite the temptation to stray toward State of Origin and the NRL showdown of year against Melbourne. NRL: Broncos need to stay focussed for Warriors clash Broncos roll on to sixth NRL win Broncos crush Titans in the wet |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Broncos must focus on Warriors: Griffin Sydney Morning Herald AAP Brisbane coach Anthony Griffin will ensure his players' minds stay focused on next week's NRL clash with the Warriors despite the temptation to stray toward State of Origin and the NRL showdown of year against Melbourne. Broncos roll on to sixth NRL win Broncos roll on to sixth straight NRL win Broncos crush Titans in the wet |
Broncos must focus on Warriors: Griffin Brisbane Times Brisbane coach Anthony Griffin will ensure his players' minds stay focused on next week's NRL clash with the Warriors despite the temptation to stray toward State of Origin and the NRL showdown of year against Melbourne. After a near perfect 7-1 start ... NSW still an unsettled line-up as State of Origin 1 looms |