LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The State of Origin series is set to kick off, but the outcome of the opening game in Brisbane might hinge on a nearly 30-year-old statistic.
According to zerotackle.com, despite the Blues winning last year's decider in Brisbane, they face a significant challenge: they have not won back-to-back games at Suncorp Stadium since 1996 and 1997.
During those years, they secured wins in Game 1 and Game 3 of one year and then Game 1 of the following year.
However, the 1997 series is often viewed with skepticism due to the super league war, which left Queensland significantly undermanned.
This historical context raises questions about the validity of those wins in relation to the current challenge facing the Blues as they attempt to replicate past success on the legendary turf of Lang Park.