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YOUR COMPLETE ORIGIN GUIDE
Dates:Wednesday 27 May
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With our proximity to the border, half of us bleed Maroon and the other half bleed Blue. Either way, State of Origin season means one thing — it’s time to pick a side. Here’s everything you need from The Pines Elanora to make this series one to remember.
GET YOUR GEAR ON
Before the first kick-off on 27 May, you need to look the part. Whether you’re flying the Maroon or backing the Blues, Lowes has the full 2026 range ready to go — and with supporters on both sides of the border shopping here, stock moves fast.
The 2026 range at Lowes includes official jerseys, supporter tees, scarves, and beanies for both Queensland and New South Wales. Whether you’re watching from the couch, hosting mates, or heading to Suncorp for Game 3, you’ll want to be wearing your colours with pride.
Grab your team’s full kit — jersey, scarf, and beanie — and you’re game-night ready from head to toe. The only question left is which colour you’re wearing.
Pro Tip: Stock moves fast around Origin time — especially when both sides of the border are shopping. Get in early before Game 1 on 27 May to avoid missing out on your size.
GAME NIGHT SORTED
No Origin night is complete without a proper spread. The beauty of The Pines Elanora? You’ve got three major supermarkets and a brilliant butcher all under one roof — which means your game-night table can go from basic to try-scoring in a single stop.
Here’s how we’d build the perfect Origin spread:
The grazing board: Grab Olina’s Black Pepper Wafer Crackers and Castello Creamy Blue from Woolworths, add some fresh dip from the deli and you’ve got a snack situation that lasts well into golden point extra time.
The main event: Head to The Butchers Table for quality cuts — think sliders, marinated wings, or a proper sausage sizzle setup. Whatever your team, a great feed is something everyone agrees on.
The crunch factor: Proper Hand Cooked Crisps from Earth Markets — the kind of chip that holds up to dip without folding under pressure. Game-night essential, regardless of which side you’re on.
Feeding a crowd? With Coles, Woolworths and Aldi all in the one centre, you can split the list and shop faster — send one person for drinks and snacks while another hits the butcher. Teamwork that both sides can get behind.
