State of Origin disaster for Sydney fans as blackout cuts their power – and it won’t be back on until 2am!
- The power went out just before kick-off in Origin I
- This may not be restored until well after midnight
- Crews are working to restore the power outage
State of Origin always brings drama, but some unhappy New South Wales fans will be left in the dark after an unexpected power outage in Sydney’s west.
More than 1,300 Sydney fans are in for a disappointment after a power outage just before the first match of the 2024 State of Origin series at Accor Stadium.
Endeavor Energy has reported unplanned outages affecting more than 1,300 homes in Carlingford, City of Parramatta.
The energy supplier stated that the outage is being investigated and that power will not be restored until around 2 a.m.
Locals received text messages apologizing for the inconvenience and confirming the 2am recovery time.
The Endeavor Energy map shows the cluster of outages in Sydney’s west, in the City of Parramatta region
The disruption came just as the first wave of Blues fans arrived at Accor Stadium for Origin I
More than 1,300 homes have been affected by the power outage, which may not be resolved until well after midnight
In the State of Origin series, the New South Wales Blues look to regain the shield from the Queensland Maroons, who have dominated over the past two years.
The Blues are under new management, with Michael Maguire replacing Brad Fittler as coach. This change came after two disappointing years for the Blues, and Maguire quickly made his mark on the team.
Despite this, the Blues face a tough challenge against a strong Queensland side led by coach Billy Slater.
Slater, a former full-back, has instilled a resilient ‘us against everyone’ mentality in his players.
