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?
4. 2015 Origin 2 (MCG)- Josh Dugan try
All hope looked lost for the Blues when Greg Inglis ran across the entire field to slide in for what most likely would have been a game-winning try. The score was called back for a knock-on, and it was back to 18-20 the Blues' way with about 10 minutes left to play.
Only 10 metres out from the tryline, NSW halfback Trent Hodkinson flicked to the left for a steaming Josh Dugan that broke through to win the game for NSW and keep them alive for the series.
