Born and raised in Melbourne, State of Origin games aren't something I usually get the honour of witnessing in person, but this year marks the occasion when, once again, those south of the border get to see one of the greatest rivalries, not just in Australian sport, but globally, take place in the flesh.
Many great moments of players seizing the spotlight have helped form the state rivalry in one of Australia's biggest cities and this year promises not to disappoint in the slightest after the historic New South Wales (NSW) comeback win in Game 1.
NSW holds the bragging rights in Melbourne, winning a total of five times compared to Queensland's four wins. The Blues are holding a 4-1 record at the MCG, and the Maroons are having the better luck at Marvel Stadium with a 3-1 record.
But what are the moments in those nine games that took the Origin world by storm and that have cemented themselves in rugby history?
9. 1994 Origin 2 (MCG) - Heroics of Lazarus and McGregor
It was tough to pick a singular try from the 1994 matchup that hosted 87,000 spectators, so Glen Lazarus and Paul McGregor's tries in the same game tie for ninth spot on the list.
This NSW team came out firing with the help of Lazarus' hulking frame, bulldozing through and helping the Blues secure their first score of the game. While McGregor would put off any hope of a Queensland comeback with a try of his own and the sealer.
