The AFL has announced the return of State of Origin football for the first time in 27 years.

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon confirmed Western Australia would host Victoria at Perth Stadium on February 14 in a standalone exhibition game.

It will mark the first true state vs state AFL match played since 1999, when Victoria defeated South Australia at the MCG.

Victoria and Western Australia haven't played each other since 1992.

"State football is one of the great traditions of our game, with fans and players alike calling for its return for some time and we are thrilled to see it back," Dillon said.

"Origin inspires passion, state pride and draws upon years-old rivalries that are central to the history of our game and our very greatest players."

The AFL has played a number of similar

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