Simone Holtznagel shares the powerful reason she refused to watch State Of Origin: 'Men, you have a choice' READ MORE: Jarome Luai opens up about death threats after State of Origin post By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:47, 6 June 2024 | Updated: 00:51, 6 June 2024 e-mail View comments Simone Holtznagel has taken a powerful stand by refusing to watch the State of Origin, rugby league's highly anticipated annual clash between NSW and QLD . The mother-of-one, 30, shared her decision on Instagram and highlighted the disturbing issue linked to the sporting event - a surge in domestic violence . Holtznagel posted a poignant message from Harrison James on her Instagram story, which read, 'Are you watching the State of Origin tonight? Well, keep in mind that men's violence increases by 40.
7% during these games. 'Men, you have a choice - don't allow a passing game to lead to a lifetime of harm for others. Break the cycle.
Always choose kindness, love, and respect.' The alarming statistic originates from a years-long study published in 2018 by the New South Wales Bureau of Statistics and the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education . Simone Holtznagel, 30, (pictured) has taken a powerful stand by refusing to watch the State of Origin, rugby league's highly anticipated annual clash between NSW and QLD The research revealed a significant increase in domestic assaults during State of Origin matches, which are held three times a year.
The 'state-against-state, mate.
