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Sydney Morning Herald
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Joey believes it's time for a new Queensland halfback: Immortal Behaviour Ep11
Allana Ferguson and Andrew Johns break down the Game 1 of State of Origin! Joey explains why he thinks the Moses-Cleary combination was successful, and what the squad will look like in Perth. Do the Maroons need to make major changes? The Knights legend believes it may be time for Daly Cherry-Evans to step down from Origin. Plus, what is going on with the recent Lachlan Galvin news.
The Age
19 hours ago
- Sport
- The Age
Joey believes it's time for a new Queensland halfback: Immortal Behaviour Ep11
Allana Ferguson and Andrew Johns break down the Game 1 of State of Origin! Joey explains why he thinks the Moses-Cleary combination was successful, and what the squad will look like in Perth. Do the Maroons need to make major changes? The Knights legend believes it may be time for Daly Cherry-Evans to step down from Origin. Plus, what is going on with the recent Lachlan Galvin news.
West Australian
a day ago
- Sport
- West Australian
‘Better start writing': Premiers place tourism ad bet on State of Origin series
The Queensland Premier could soon be filmed in budgie smugglers on Bondi Beach after NSW dominated game one of State of Origin. The Queensland and NSW Premiers have drawn up a wager on the annual men's best-of-three rugby league showdown. 'The losing premier will have to record a new tourism ad for the winning state,' NSW Premier Chris Minns said on social media on Friday morning. 'I'm already one up – but the stakes are certainly high. 'Better start writing,' Mr Minns' said, tagging the Queensland Premier's account. Despite missing four conversion kicks and taking their foot off the gas, NSW comfortably handled the Maroons in Brisbane on Wednesday night. The Blues are relatively short odds to claim the series in Perth on June 18. NSW's win in Brisbane marks the first time the Blues have won consecutive games at Suncorp Stadium. Blues fans are hoping the momentum will roll into a series victory. With his thick Queensland accent, the sight and sound of David Crisafulli in a NSW tourism ad would tickle pink many onlookers. A campaign featuring the photogenic Mr Minns would surely attract some tourism dollars to the Sunshine State. Mr Minns would have been able to embarrass his colleague had he placed a bet on the women's State of Origin. The NSW women took their series 2-1 despite Queensland fighting back hard for a consolation win on Thursday night.
News.com.au
a day ago
- Politics
- News.com.au
‘Better start writing': Premiers place tourism ad bet on State of Origin series
The Queensland Premier could soon be filmed in budgie smugglers on Bondi Beach after NSW dominated game one of State of Origin. The Queensland and NSW Premiers have drawn up a wager on the annual men's best-of-three rugby league showdown. 'The losing premier will have to record a new tourism ad for the winning state,' NSW Premier Chris Minns said on social media on Friday morning. 'I'm already one up – but the stakes are certainly high. 'Better start writing,' Mr Minns' said, tagging the Queensland Premier's account. Despite missing four conversion kicks and taking their foot off the gas, NSW comfortably handled the Maroons in Brisbane on Wednesday night. The Blues are relatively short odds to claim the series in Perth on June 18. NSW's win in Brisbane marks the first time the Blues have won consecutive games at Suncorp Stadium. Blues fans are hoping the momentum will roll into a series victory. With his thick Queensland accent, the sight and sound of David Crisafulli in a NSW tourism ad would tickle pink many onlookers. A campaign featuring the photogenic Mr Minns would surely attract some tourism dollars to the Sunshine State. Mr Minns would have been able to embarrass his colleague had he placed a bet on the women's State of Origin. The NSW women took their series 2-1 despite Queensland fighting back hard for a consolation win on Thursday night.
Herald Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Ali Brigginshaw's wife calls out disgusting social media abuse after State of Origin, NRL news
The NRL world is rallying around Queensland Maroons skipper Ali Brigginshaw after her partner Kate revealed the vile social media abuse that had been sent their way. Brigginshaw and the Maroons find themselves down 2-0 in the State of Origin series with the Blues looking for a clean sweep next week at McDonald Jones Stadium. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. But in the wake of the second contest, when the Blues prevailed 26-6 at Allianz Stadium, Kate revealed the family had been targeted by horrific online abuse. Taking to Instagram she exposed the extent to which some messages had gone with one telling the family to 'kill themselves'. 'Mental health affects everyone, in particular athletes,' she wrote. 'Anyone in the public eye is aware they open themselves up to opinion and scrutiny, however there is a fine line between a reasonable comment/dm and what is honestly far beyond anything even remotely reasonable, which is what Ali and our family have been subjected to for the last month. 'Bashing people on social media isn't cool. Ali Brigginshaw (left) and Kate at the Dally M Awards. Picture: Jonathan Ng The Maroons skipper was targeted by vile abuse. (Photo by) 'You think you're showing something bad about someone else when you're really showing something bad about yourself. 'Normal people don't go around vomiting hate about individuals they know absolutely nothing about, or send derogatory, sexist or cruel dms encouraging someone to kill themselves. 'Ironically, the same people showing support for MH (mental health) awareness and 'it ain't weak to speak' are the same people leaving comments and sending those disgusting dms. 'It is incredibly damaging and dangerous and I seriously encourage all those who do participate to think before leaving a comment or sending a dm about whether they would say those things to someone they loved.' The NRL world is rallying around Queensland Maroons skipper Ali Brigginshaw. (Photo by) Kate's post attracted heavy support from those across the NRL community with fans rushing to throw their arms around the family. One wrote on X: 'The absolute gutless dogs who are threatening Ali Brigginshaw (or indeed anyone) online need to get the book thrown at them.' A second added: 'You could not meet a nicer person than Ali Brigginshaw. A true Queenslander, one who should be respected and not abused by cowards.' A third posted: 'It's one thing to comment about her playing ability or career moves. It's a totally different thing to comment on her personal life or her as a person. That goes for any human on the planet. Ali has done more for international women's sport than any bloke in this comment section who probably have daughters that see her as a role model.' The NRL community has rallied around the veteran. (Photo by) Brigginshaw has been a stalwart of the Maroons' State of Origin squad since making her debut back in 2018. Throughout an illustrious career, the 35-year-old has pulled on the Queensland jersey 11 times while also playing 25 Tests for Australia. The NRLW icon will be hoping to go out on top and avoid a clean sweep when the two states lock horns next week. While there was concern she might miss out on selection for the third and final game of the series, selectors elected to give the veteran a shot at an Origin swan song. The third State of Origin contest will take place on May 29 at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle from 7:45pm (AEST). Originally published as Maroons star's wife calls out disgusting social media abuse
