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State of Origin 2008 - Maroons v Blues

• Game 1 - Wednesday May 21 at ANZ Stadium (Telstra Stadium), Sydney
• Game 2 - Wednesday June 11 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 
• Game 3 - Wednesday July 2 at ANZ Stadium (Telstra Stadium), Sydney

State of Origin Tickets can be bought from Ticketek (search for origin as a keyword)

Links about State of Origin Matches, Venue etc

• Queensland Rugby League
• NSW Rugby League
• Suncorp Stadium (previously known as Lang Park) If you attend an event at Suncorp Stadium you get free travel offer on either the QR Citytrain network or Brisbane Transport's bus services. Patrons need to present their event admission ticket as they board these services to ensure they travel free to the stadium.
• ANZ Stadium (previously known as Telstra Stadium) In Sydney, venue of State of Origin 1 and 3.
• The Former Origin Greats, or FOGS. FOGS was formed in 1997 primarily to keep the legendary State Of Origin spirit alive. Membership is restricted to that elite group of players - 134 in total - who have worn the maroon of Queensland in rugby league Origin games.
• Supporters' Gear - show your colours with team jerseys, collectibles, and more.
• State of Origin items on eBay Australia - Sellers are in Australia. Prices are in Australian dollars.

Accommodation

• The Suncorp Stadium is at Milton - just outside the Brisbane CBD. See our CBD map for hotels in the city. Please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. You can travel by train and/or bus to the stadium so City, South Brisbane and West End hotels will all be convenient. There is a new pedestrian walkway from Milton Railway Station to the stadium.  Milton is the first stop on the Ipswich line after Roma Street Station and the Transit Centre.
• Backpackers hostels offer the cheapest accommodation per person - but if there is a small group of you check Wotif.com for hotel and motel rooms which are charged per room.

Transport

Parking is very limited in the area and public transport is highly recommended. See the links below for timetables etc.

• TransInfo check this site for details of South East Explorer for unlimited, all day travel on train, participating bus and ferry travel in South East Queensland between Coolangatta and Noosa and west to Helidon. The Journey planner is useful if you want to know how to get from one address to another and the cost of fares.
• Queensland Rail (official site)
• The Airtrain service from the Airport joins the Citytrain network
• Whereis online street directory

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