NRL Head of Football Graham Annesley has spoken on the opening match of the State of Origin series beginning in Adelaide this year, kicking off on May 31.

Annesley was in Adelaide today for the series launch and spoke to Mark Levy and Brad Fittler on how everything went down.

“It’s going to be another great event in a non-traditional rugby league city,” Annesley said.

Press PLAY to hear about the opening State of Origin match in Adelaide 

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