Leigh Matthews says the AFL doesn't need State of Origin, despite its NRL success at the MCG just days ago.

Leigh Matthews says the AFL doesn't need State of Origin, despite its NRL success at the MCG just days ago.

Leigh Matthews says the AFL doesn't need State of Origin, despite its NRL success at the MCG just days ago.

Andrew Dillon has declared that the AFL is exploring all avenues to try and introduce State of Origin back into the league’s annual fixture.

A look at the NSW side to play Queensland in the second State of Origin match at the MCG in Melbourne.

A look at the Queensland side to play NSW in the second State of Origin match at the MCG.

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga will watch State of Origin closely, as NSW look to recreate history from 1994 at the MCG when they levelled the series.

A look at the head-to-head showdowns which will dictate how State of Origin II at the MCG plays out.

The AFL seemed to have given up hope of a State of Origin of its own, but new CEO Andrew Dillon has different ideas. He wants to see the best face off...

AFL legend Dermott Brereton believes State of Origin rugby league is “the most brutal sport in the world in some rare praise for the rival code.