All you need to know about game II of State of Origin between New South Wales and Queensland at the MCG. Stuff sports reporters

“Parachute him in and parachute him out.”

The second clash of the 2026 State of Origin series is upon us.

Gorden Tallis has fired up over the “hit piece” taking aim at Blues coach Laurie Daley on Tuesday ahead of Game 2 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

After his starring role for the Blues in State of Origin I, Ethan Srange is given a new assignment against the Maroons at the MCG on Wednesday night.

A host of injured players are set to return in what could double as State of Origin auditions after Game 2, with one star given a chance to make a surprisingly early comeback.