The biggest story heading into State of Origin Game 1 just got bigger — Latrell Mitchell has been ruled out of the NSW Blues opener through a back injury, throwing the fullback debate wide open before a ball has even been kicked. Is this the moment Laurie Daley goes back to James Tedesco? Daniel breaks down what Mitchell's absence means for the Blues and what both squads are shaping up to look like ahead of Wednesday night.

Away from Origin, Romelda Aiken-George made history in Super Netball, playing her 255th national league game to break the all-time record in her 19th season — celebrated on court with her young daughter by her side. The Melbourne Vixens' undefeated streak is over after the Sunshine Coast Lightning pulled off the upset of the season. Sam Kerr officially farewells Chelsea after six years and 116 goals. Abbey Caldwell runs  ...