Your Weekend Sports Wrap: Mitchell Out of Origin, Romelda Breaks the Record & Sam Kerr's Chelsea Farewell

The biggest story heading into State of Origin Game 1 just got bigger — Latrell Mitchell has been ruled out of the NSW Blues opener through a back injury, throwing the fullback debate wide open before a ball has even been kicked. Is this the moment Laurie Daley goes back to James Tedesco? Daniel breaks down what Mitchell's absence means for the Blues and what both squads are shaping up to look like ahead of Wednesday night.Away from Origin, Romelda Aiken-George made history in Super Netball, playing her 255th national league game to break the all-time record in her 19th season — celebrated on court with her young daughter by her side. The Melbourne Vixens' undefeated streak is over after the Sunshine Coast Lightning pulled off the upset of the season. Sam Kerr officially farewells Chelsea after six years and 116 goals. Abbey Caldwell runs the second fastest Australian 1500m time in history. And Melbourne City claim their fifth Women's A-League Championship title before immediately flying to South Korea for the Asian Champions League.Plus the NRL ladder shifts after Magic Round in Brisbane, the AFL update as Sydney and Fremantle stay locked at the top, and the full state of play heading into a massive week of sport. Episode 5 of The Sports Playbook Monday Wrap.Follow The Sports Playbook on Instagram and TikTok, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.