Matty: How Maroons stunned NSW and stole the series
They were written off before the series started, so just how did Queensland produce one of the biggest ever Origin upsets, writes Matty Johns.
Opinion
Lean, mean Maroons turn back clock to good old days
The Maroons beat the blue-chip Blues in the way Queensland teams used to win 30 years ago – with hustle, bustle, rustle and crazy-eyed tenacity.
DCE v Cleary: Who would you pick for Kangaroos?
Deserved Origin champions, the Maroons would also dominate Paul Crawley’s Test team. Check out who made it and have your say.
Dean Ritchie: ‘Sorry Queensland, I was wrong’
Dean Ritchie labelled this Queensland’s worst side in 40 years, now he’s here to eat some humble pie and acknowledge greatness.
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Kent: Why Broncos want Bennett out
BRISBANE brought Wayne Bennett back to the Broncos because they bought into the myth of the super coach. But that’s just what they got, a myth, writes PAUL KENT.
This is the team to beat the Blues
CHIEF league writer Peter Badel has picked the team he believes Maroons coach Kevin Walters should field for this year’s State of Origin opener at the MCG. And some of his choices will raise eyebrows.
Paul Kent: Why the NRL is failing to save the game
THE NRL is coming up with ideas to tackle problems facing the game. The problem is all their ideas are bad ones and the game’s bosses refuse to accept outside help. The NRL’s silliest idea yet? Widen the field. Seriously.
Monday Buzz: Another bungling round of NRL madness
THE NRL is a multibillion-dollar professional sporting organisation that can’t even get its timekeeping right, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz’s Blues team for State of Origin I
AHEAD of what looms as the biggest selection room shake-up in NSW’s State of Origin history, PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals his Blues side for the series opener. BLOG WITH BUZZ FROM 1PM
For once, don’t play like the Storm
WHY the Storm’s loss to Manly is a worry for the Maroons, Dylan Napa needs to change his game, and the player who can inspire a new generation of rugby league stars. Robert Craddock lists his likes and dislikes from Round 11 of the NRL.
Monday Buzz: Weekend highlights, lowlights
DALLY M moment of the year wrapped up, have we seen the last of a rugby league warrior and more — check out the highlights, lowlights and talking points from another big weekend in sport.
Tallis’s message to all Maroons hopefuls
WHEN you play for representative sides, the ego goes to the pocket. So Queensland needs players willing to do whatever it takes – just like Cameron Smith, writes GORDEN TALLIS.
Inglis inspires like Big Artie
GREG Inglis is known for letting his actions speak rather than his words, much like the great Arthur Beetson. But if he’s to become Queensland captain he must open himself up writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Johns: How Seibold rebuilt the Bunnies
TAKING over a team packed with proven champions, South Sydney coach Anthony Seibold could’ve played it safe. Instead, the rookie coach rewrote the playbook, writes MATTY JOHNS.
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