AustraliaThe Australian Football League (AFL) has announced the schedule for the State of Origin competition, confirming that Victoria will not participate in the 2027 game. Instead, Western Australia will host South Australia in 2027, followed by South Australia hosting Victoria in 2028 at Adelaide Oval, and a rematch between Victoria and Western Australia in Perth in 2029. The State of Origin concept was reintroduced in 2026, with Victoria defeating Western Australia. The article notes that no other states are scheduled to join the series, and the 'Allies' concept, which grouped Tasmania, New South Wales, Queensland, the ACT, and the Northern Territory, was last used in 1998. AFL chief Andrew Dillon praised the renewed interest in the competition, highlighting its role in fostering state pride and historical rivalries.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the AFL's announcement regarding the State of Origin schedule in a neutral tone, focusing on logistical details and historical context rather than taking a partisan stance. It does not emphasize any particular political agenda or frame the exclusion of Victoria in a biased way.
