Latrell Mitchell cops a bronx cheer from the MCG crowd as he soaks up a big win on his return to the Blues side.
Dylan Edwards reveals what it was like to play his first Origin game after starring in a big win for NSW.
Human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson says Julian Assange’s team is “absolutely delighted” to have reached the plea deal that allowed him to return to Australia.
Latrell Mitchell finally let his football – rather than his coach – do the talking. But it wasn’t without its usual plot twists after being put on report for a high shot.
Stella Assange says her husband Julian wanted thank the public personally but he needs time to recover.
NSW skipped to a record 34-0 halftime lead as Queensland were dismantled in emphatic fashion at the MCG.
Angus Crichton rattles Valentine Holmes with a huge hit that rattles the Maroons star.
The incident signalled the intention of the Blues, who steamrolled the Queenslanders in a dominant opening to the match.
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scores a try to continue his record of scoring in every Origin game he's played in.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the release of Assange had taken years of diplomatic effort and showed the government was “not in a contest of machismo”.
Jeremiah Nanai splits the NSW defenders to dive over for Queensland's first try.
Liam Martin and Patrick Carrigan are sent to the sin bin after players from both teams are triggered by a big tackle on Jaydn Su'a.
Daly Cherry-Evans lashes out at Stephen Crichton, sparking a melee as players come running in.
Latrell Mitchell has a nervous wait after being put on report for a high tackle early in the second half.
Liam Martin is put on report but escapes the sin bin for a dangerous tackle on Reuben Cotter.
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Latrell Mitchell kicks the ball into the stands after scoring a first half try in his return to the NSW team.
NSW successfully challenge a ruling on a Dylan Edwards play the ball to close the door on a Queensland momentum swing.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the media following Julian Assange’s arrival in Australia.
Latrell Mitchell's flick pass on the left edge sucks in the Maroons, leaving an open try line for Brian To'o.
The Blues get the first penalty of the game as Angus Crichton is taken high.
Zac Lomax leaps high to get over the top of Murray Taulagi to score the Blues' third try.
Liam Martin slices through the Maroons defensive line for a simple first try for NSW.
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is dragged into the in goal by Stephen Crichton and comes up clutching his shoulder.
