We all like to indulge once in a while and the Queensland Origin team is no different. The Maroons have revealed their favourite cheat meals ahead of the decider, PLUS who they would take on their dream date.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has a special bond with all of his players, but his relationship with returning Queensland hero Josh Papalii is one he has with no one else, writes Peter Badel.
Robert Toia was part of the Brisbane Broncos’ famed junior academy before the Roosters struck. One of 10 kids, he’s since quit alcohol on his way to muzzling Blues star Latrell Mitchell.
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has called for the embattled Gold Coast Titans to show direction as the club hurtles towards the NRL’s wooden spoon.
Kevin Walters stopped into Red Hill to present son Billy with his Broncos jersey to celebrate his 100th game for the club, signalling a thawing of the tension that arose after the club legend was sacked at the end of last season.
Billy Slater has adopted a siege mentality ahead of the decider, prompting claims the coach is feeling the strain of a taxing series. However, skipper Cameron Munster has rubbished suggestions Slater is letting the pressure get to him.
Despite suggestions he would rather move overseas than play against the Raiders, Josh Papalii has refused to rule out signing with a rival NRL club for next season.
Josh Papalii has been anointed by the Maroons as “the bodyguard” who will strike fear into the Blues in the decider. It comes as a Maroons legend urges the veteran to leave a mark in his Origin farewell.
A little over a year ago, Gehamat Shibasaki was on the verge of hanging up the boots for good. However, a move to Brisbane on a $1000-a-week salary sparked a resurgence from the rugby league scrap heap to the Origin arena.
Queensland enforcer Josh Papalii has been called out of State of Origin retirement to answer an ‘SOS’ from Billy Slater – but the veteran won’t be joining the rest of the Maroons until later in the week.
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