What a way to kick off State of Origin 2026! NSW Blues stole it from Queensland Maroons after a spectacular showing to claw themselves back from 20 points down. Though the biggest talking point was Kalyn Ponga's sending off but was it the right call? But did Billy Slater not picking Reece Walsh come back to bite him? How did referee Ashley Klein and the bunker fare? Sam Walker (the new Alfie) and Ethan Strange (the new Laurie) both had debuts to remember for their respective sides. Nathan Cleary and James Tedesco showed their class when it mattered most but is the criticism they cop in the Origin arena fair? What changes could expect from Game 2? Is Stephen Crichton's spot in danger? And big updates on PVL after Andrew Abdo resigned from NRL CEO! Tune in with the resident journos Danny Weidler and Adam Pengilly! 

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