The 2025 State of Origin series is underway, with a huge crowd witnessing another Queensland defeat at Suncorp Stadium… the Blues downing the Maroons 18 points to 6. 

Queensland have now lost four of their past five matches against New South Wales, as the Blues recorded back to back wins in Brisbane for the first time in 17 years.

So can Queensland bounce back? Will Billy Slater wield his axe for game 2? Or will the Blues seal the series in Perth?

Christian Nicolussi joins Michael Chammas to break it all down.

The 2025 State of Origin series is underway, with a huge crowd witnessing another Queensland defeat at Suncorp Stadium&hellip; the Blues downing the Maroons 18 points to 6.&nbsp;
Queensland have now lost four of their past five matches against New South Wales, as the Blues recorded back to back wins in Brisbane for the first time in 17 years.
So can Queensland bounce back?&nbsp;Will Billy Slater wield his axe for game 2? Or will the Blues seal the series in Perth?
Christian Nicolussi joins Michael Chammas to break it all down.

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40/20 is a brand new NRL podcast from The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. During this year's State of Origin and Finals series we will break down the biggest stories from across the game with journalists Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi and NRL insiders from around the country. We'll be giving you press pass access as we breakdown the latest news, controversy and performances from the biggest matches in the Rugby League calendar. To listen to our episodes as soon as they drop follow 40/20 wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Michael Chammas on the Origin opener and that spat with Gus Gould

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