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Real or Not: Eels hit rock bottom, Barrett not the answer

Today we take a look at the awful decline of the Parramatta Eels, the current whining about the "six again" rule, and whether or not Queensland need to make changes to their squad for the decider in Brisbane.

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ROUND 18

More Eels misery as Paulo injury compounds Souths loss

South Sydney's NRL finals hopes remain alive after they registered a fifth-straight win to inflict more misery on a Parramatta side inching closer to the prospect of finishing the season with the wooden spoon.

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ROUND 17

Six agains are a 'guessing game'

The NRL continued with some teams resting their Origin players over the weekend, and others backing up. It made for a confusing round, with teams underperforming and other enjoying the result.

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ROUND 17

ROUND 17

ROUND 17

WOMEN'S STATE OF ORIGIN

THE DECIDER

Women's State of Origin has come a long way, but changes are still needed

Women's State of Origin has progressed so much in its six years, it just needs a few minor tweeks moving forward.

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Maroons hold on to clinch Women's Origin decider

Queensland have won the first ever three-game Women's State of Origin series after a commanding 22-6 victory over NSW in Townsville.

STATE OF ORIGIN II

This was the team Madge wanted and they were brilliant

Just a couple of weeks ago, it seemed like the Michael Maguire era for New South Wales was already descending into chaos, what a difference we witnessed at the MCG.

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Origin Hits and Misses: Blues blow Maroons away at MCG

Tonight we take a look at State of Origin Game II, where the Blues had all the running in the first half, before the Maroons restored some pride after the break.

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