Top-Shelf AFL Coaches Named for State of Origin's Long-Awaited Return

Star-studded AFL Origin teams named as coaches unveiled

Chris Scott and a first-year coach will lead stacked state sides when the showpiece returns.

Top-shelf AFL coaches named for State of Origin's long-awaited return

The coaches for Victoria and Western Australia have been named ahead of State of Origin's return to the footy calendar early next year.

Victoria and WA coaches announced ahead of AFL State of Origin match

Chris Scott and Dean Cox are appointed as the AFL State of Origin coaches for next February's standalone exhibition match in Perth.

AFL State of Origin coaches revealed

The AFL has unveiled the State of Origin coaches and detailed the selection criteria for the first interstate clash in more than 20 years.

AFL announces coaches for State of Origin clash

Geelong's Chris Scott and Sydney's Dean Cox have been named as coaches for the return of the AFL's State of Origin next February.

Selection criteria confirmed, coaches named for 2026 Origin

Two of the biggest names in coaching will lead the way at AFL Origin 2026