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Michael Maguire has ruled out a late change to the Blues team for Origin Game 1, in a risky call that could play into Queensland’s hands.
Reuben Cotter and his Maroons mates may be conceding some size to their NSW opponents but what burns within them is a Queenslander spirit.
Without an outside back on the bench, the Blues have to get creative if there’s an injury in Wednesday’s State of Origin opener – and coach Michael Maguire is prepared for emergencies.
Jai Arrow says one returning star will be instrumental in Queensland’s bid to recover from Game One’s 44-point shellacking.
Reece Walsh has surged into State of Origin contention after a huge injury blow which sent the Maroons back to the drawing board.
Injury has hampered Kalyn Ponga’s season thus far, and now a cloud hangs over his immediate future at both club and representative level.
Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo isn’t short of confidence and has pledged to deliver “diamonds” in his bid to earn selection for the Maroons in game two at Suncorp Stadium.
Penrith captain Nathan Cleary has emerged as the man to stop Angus Crichton from taking Panthers teammate Liam Martin’s Origin spot. FIND OUT HOW.
Titans prop Jarrod Wallace is keen for another shot at Origin and insists he’s a much better player than when he first wore a Queensland jersey.
Anyone who received a free beanie from the opening Origin in Townsville has been warned that the battery included could be a choking hazard.
Josh Addo-Carr has achieved a feat not seen in the NRL for more than three decades as the door opens for try-scoring records to fall.
The Maroons are on notice this weekend with up to six Queensland players in danger of losing their State of Origin jerseys for Game Two.
After coming under fire for a cheap shot in Origin I, Cameron Munster’s ugly habit popped up again in the Storm’s match against the Warriors.
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