State of Origin, Cats star absent, Green on fire

Nathan Cleary dismissed talk of a power struggle with Mitchell Moses ahead of State of Origin 1 next Wednesday, with the Maroons chasing a fourth straight series-opening win. In the AFL, Geelong’s Bailey Smith missed Tuesday’s training before Thursday’s clash with his former club, the Western Bulldogs. The Cats say he followed a modified indoor program. Meanwhile, Cameron Green is in top form for the World Test Championship Final, scoring an unbeaten 67 to back up his first-innings century in Gloucestershire’s win over Kent. 7NEWS Sport Headlines with Nick Markham for May 20, 2025. For more sports news, head to www.7news.com.au/sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.