‘That extra oomph’: How Cobbo rose from NRL exile to Origin hero
Selwyn Cobbo shone in State of Origin game two, scoring three tries and amassing 199 metres to help Queensland defeat New South Wales 44-24. The 24-year-old, who has revitalized his career with the Dolphins, demonstrated exceptional form after overcoming hamstring issues and a period in reserve grade. His performance has drawn praise from teammates and coaches alike.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 19:31 UTC
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