The State Of Origin Fixtures & Draw for 2018 see Melbourne hosting the first game of the series, before Sydney hosts a stand alone weekend game. Queensland will host the third game of the series.
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The idea of a standalone Origin match has been floated for many years, but with the new TV deal and an NRL representative weekend in need of filling, Origin has been placed in the primetime spot of 8pm (AEDT) on Sunday evening.