Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including:

• Weather expected to have an impact in tonight's State of Origin 
• The Roosters hoping they'll ready to charge into finals when Sam Walker returns from injury
• Carlton adamant they can cover the absence of Harry McKay

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