Walking dead to lead Origin Dream Team

Not even severed limbs could stop Origin players racking up massive scores in Dream Team.

Origin players with the most to prove

It is time for Origin players to repay the faith and prove the doubters wrong, writes Leila McKinnon.

Origin not played on paper: Anderson

Queensland may have the strong side on paper but anything could happen in Origin I, writes Daniel Anderson.

Stats Insider: Maroons v Blues by the numbers

Mitchell Pearce has hit the nail on the head: he admits he needs to step up for the Blues in Game One of the 2012 State of Origin series. But he’s not alone.

Five crucial Origin I match-ups

Greg Alexander looks at the big five match-ups that will decide the opening game of State of Origin.

Queensland not fooling anyone

Queensland coach Mal Meninga raised a few eyebrows when he described the Maroons team as looking frail, but he isn't fooling anyone, writes Leila McKinnon.

Queensland name Civoniceva and Gillett

Queensland have named stalwart Petero Civoniceva and debutant Matt Gillett for the Origin opener in Melbourne.

Origin I more important for Queensland: Walters

Queensland need to win the first game of the series or will face a massive mountain trying to defend their title at a hostile ANZ Stadium, writes Kevin Walters.