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Blues out to end Origin demons

NSW Blues forward Ben Creagh. (AAP-file)

NSW forward Ben Creagh has revealed the mental demons the Blues will have to overcome to finally end Queensland's Origin dominance.

Big game: Lewis backs Jennings to fire

Close shave: Hasler loses locks for charity

Origin period: Sharks hard done by

Queensland centre Justin Hodges. (Getty-file)

Hodges trains ahead of State of Origin I

Justin Hodges has shaken off an ankle injury and taken part in Queensland's first training session.

Blues forward: Merrin ready to make impact

Engine room: Warriors' prop quartet reunited

Giants' coach: Brown slams England's 'foreigners'

Penrith and NSW centre Michael Jennings. (Getty)

Jennings mentally ready for Origin bout

NSW centre Michael Jennings has dismissed claims he has an attitude problem as he prepares for Origin I.

Most tries: Inglis set to break Maroons record

Manly boost: Foran back after injury

Your say: Will this NSW side beat Queensland?

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy. (Getty)

Bellamy fires shot at 'milking' Bennett

Storm coach says if Wayne Bennett wants his players to stay down and milk penalties it's bad for the game.

Blues brothers: Stewarts finally get Origin shot

Origin officials: Cummins and Cecchin to ref

Play video: Blues' Hayne ready for Origin

Anthony Watmough in action during last year's State of Origin series. (AAP)

Stuart happy with Watmough Origin decision

NSW coach says his decision not to select Anthony Watmough was not only due to his shoulder injury.

Your say: Can this Maroons team be beaten?

No issue: Hodges dismisses Origin hoodoo

Maroons rookie: Gillett struggled to keep secret

Coote field goal seals Panthers upset

Lachlan Coote's golden-point field goal sealed a dramatic win for the Panthers over St George Illawarra.

Match stats: Panthers v Dragons

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Slater backs GI for Qld Origin try recordFullback Billy Slater says he is backing Greg Inglis to pass Dale Shearer's try-scoring record for Queensland in State of Origin rugby league clashes. Lewis backs Jennings to fire for NSWNSW back-rower Luke Lewis believes Penrith and Blues teammate Michael Jennings is ready to silence the critics with a big game in State of Origin one. Sharks hard done by during Origin periodCronulla coach Shane Flanagan says he's disappointed to have been hit with the toughest run of all NRL teams during the State of Origin period. Hasler loses locks for charityCanterbury NRL coach Des Hasler has shaved his famous head of hair to raise $100,000 for charity. Tate backs Yow Yeh to returnBrent Tate feels for injured youngster Jharal Yow Yeh as he prepares to make his return to State of Origin rugby league. Warriors' propping quartet reunitedSam Rapira's return means the propping quartet that helped to take the Warriors to the NRL grand final last year will be back together against the Tigers. Brown slams England's 'foreigners'Huddersfield Giants' Australian coach Nathan Brown has hit out at England boss Steve McNamara for bringing 'foreign' players into the national squad. Merrin ready to make Origin impactNSW prop Trent Merrin claims the disappointment of being dumped for last year's Origin series decider has spurred his strong start to the 2012 NRL season. Inglis set to break Origin try recordThe man known simply as GI needs one more try to pass Dale Shearer as Queensland's leading try scorer in Origin history. Foran back for Manly after injuryManly five-eighth Kieran Foran will make his long-awaited return from injury to face Sydney Roosters on Sunday. Cummins and Cecchin to ref Origin openerBen Cummins and Matt Cecchin will referee next week's State of Orign opener in Melbourne. Stewart brothers finally get Origin shotThey have made eight Origin appearances for NSW, but brothers Glenn and Brett Stewart will finally run out alongside each other in game one this year. Gillett struggled to keep Origin secretQueensland rookie Matt Gillett had to keep quiet about his State of Origin selection telling only his girlfriend and parents before the team was announced. Business as usual for QueenslandQueensland rugby league selectors have pulled no surprises as they chase their seventh successive Origin series win against NSW. Smith says Queensland can't be complacentNew Queensland captain Cameron Smith says his players have to forget about previous wins over NSW to keep their record Origin rugby league streak going. Farah to make up for lost time for NSWRecalled NSW hooker Robbie Farah says he wants to make up for lost time and lost opportunities in State of Origin.

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