See the stunning call for State of Origin to be BANNED due to shocking crimes stemming from interstate footy games

A popular social media campaign group has called for State of Origin to be banned after a detailed investigation linked the matches to major spikes in domestic violence.

MFW – which has more than 60,000 followers on .

The tweet then produced alarming statistics showing that on average there is a 40 per cent increase in domestic violence on State of Origin nights.

The claim was supported by research from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics, with the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education claiming the abuse takes place between 6pm and 6am, when Origin is on.

Numerous followers were stunned to hear of the development before MFW stated that the offense had little to do with alcohol and gambling. Instead, they pointed to “violent, cowardly men who use women and children as punching bags” because they “want to hurt someone and smaller people they live with are easiest.”

A popular campaign group has called for State of Origin to be banned after higher levels of domestic violence were linked to the interstate matches (pictured as the NSW Blues celebrate a try on Wednesday night)

MFW – who has more than 60,000 followers on photo)

MFW’s tweet then produced alarming statistics showing that there has been an ‘average 40 per cent increase in domestic violence on State of Origin nights’ (pictured left, Maroons star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow celebrating one of his three attempts)

That was followed by: ‘She [male offenders] They’re not going to beat up their bosses or the neighborhood boxing champion tomorrow, are they?’

Ahead of game one of the Origin series in Sydney on Wednesday evening, MP Zali Steggall outlined the shocking figures of abuse, based on data from six years ago. during question time.

“On State of Origin game night, statistics show that women and children in NSW are almost 40 per cent more likely to experience domestic violence,” she said.

“Alcohol and gambling are known drivers of domestic violence, and Australia’s government violence prevention frameworks have been reluctant to tackle the multi-billion dollar alcohol and gambling industries.

“When will your government take greater steps to regulate these harmful industries to keep Australian women safe in this national crisis and encourage greater prevention strategies from sporting codes such as the NRL?”

Ahead of game one of the Origin series in Sydney on Wednesday night, MP Zali Steggall outlined the shocking gameday attacking figures, based on six years of data, during question time.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged the disturbing link between Origin game days and domestic violence

Albanese acknowledged the link between the popular sporting event and domestic violence, saying he “fully accepted the surprising statistics that the member brought to me about a spike (in domestic violence) that will occur when a major sporting event such as the State game of Origin is played’. held.’

White Ribbon director Brad Chilcott told fans to beware of aggression from their friends and themselves towards women.

“Thousands of fans are looking forward to game night, but unfortunately we know we can also expect an increase in male violence and abuse of women,” he said.

‘It is the responsibility of every person to play an active role in preventing this.

“I ask every man, and especially every footy fan, to be extra vigilant in calling out disrespect and sexism when they see it.”

In 2018, Michael Thorn from the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education said there was a link between Origin games and an increase in domestic violence.

‘The causes of domestic violence are complex and many of them are disturbing. However, the disturbing findings indicate that the home state’s particular celebration of heavy drinking, masculinity, tribalism and the toxic level of aggressive alcohol promotion have collided in a way that encourages drinking. excess and domestic violence,” he said.