Show Notes
It's the biggest night in rugby league. We are FULLY locked in for State of Origin 2026 Game 1, NSW Blues vs QLD Maroons at Accor Stadium on Wednesday night.
We break down every angle: Game 1 win predictions, Man of the Match picks, First Try Scorer tips, full series predictions, Wally Lewis Medal bets, and your listener questions answered.
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00:00 Intro 00:17 Origin Betting Special from Unibet 04:50 Game 1 Predictions 09:39 First Try Scorer Predictions 12:19 Series Predictions 14:14 Wally Lewis Medal Winner 17:11 Listener Questions
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