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State of Origin 2012 - Sportsbet.com.au's guide to Origin 1

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The wait is nearly over. State of Origin 2012 will kick off on Wednesday at the Etihad amid the usual hype, fanfare and hilarity.

Even Delta Goodrem is getting on the Origin buzz and everyone wants to know how David Carney… we mean… Todd Carney deals with the pressure on debut in the famous Blue.

Queensland’s dominance in recent years has led them to be a well supported favourite in Game 1. With names like Slater, Thurston and Inglis it’s hard not to plum for the Maroons. They have class coursing through their veins. 

A trip to Melbourne for the opening game is viewed as a neutral venue but Mal Meninga’s men have a super record in the city. For most of the players too (hint: Melbourne Storm), it’s a familiar and prosperous stomping ground.

A win on the Docklands will make it their 50th Origin victory.

Ricky Stuart and the Blues could not be on a lower ebb. They go into State of Origin Game 1 with just one victory in six clashes. It’s hard to find many positives over the last few years but with the likes of Robbie Farah and Jarryd Hayne in the squad, they can upset the book. 

Faithful New South Wales’s fans are optimistic they can end the barren run. With the sheer weight of their money, fans have moved the price. At $2.65, it would be a profitable victory for the underdog as well as a momentous one. 

If nothing else, a victory in Game 1 means Game 2 in Sydney takes on a greater significance. However, it’s a particular carrot though that might be out of reach.

Another epic State of Origin is on the cards, there’s no doubt about that. It’ll be entertaining and exciting. And we’re not talking about Delta’s opening performance!

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