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Kalyn Ponga takes on the Manly defence. Picture: NRL Imagery

Axed Maroons stars break silence on shock omissions

Knights stars Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai have spoken out about being overlooked for the Queensland squad ahead of Origin I, saying they respect the Maroons’ decision to swing the axe.

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Daily Telegraph. 22, May, 2023.(Blues Camp)NSW Blues, Tom Trbojevic, at Crown Plaza Coogee, today. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

Blues to push ahead with navy plan despite NRL, legend pleas

The NSW Blues will ignore pleas from the NRL and a Blues legend to ditch their navy strip for the State of Origin opener. Here’s why.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Ben Hunt of the Maroons celebrates victory during game three of the State of Origin Series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on July 13, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘I still get goosebumps’: Hunt opens up on iconic Maroons try

He may not be playing for a dominant club or have a premiership ring, but Maroons star Ben Hunt will always have the blissful moment he scored to win the 2022 series for Queensland.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Tevita Pangai Junior, Nicholas Hynes and Hudson Young of the Blues pose during a NSW Blues State of Origin Media Opportunity at the Crowne Plaza, Coogee on May 22, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Blues told to ditch controversial navy strip

It was always a bold call to mess with the beloved sky-blue, and now the NRL have stepped into the fray.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Jason Taumalolo of the Cowboys looks dejected after a try looks dejected after a try during the round one NSW Cup match between the Penrith Panthers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Panthers Stadium, on March 13, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Kevvie rejects Taumalolo’s Origin dream

Former Maroons coach Kevin Walters is adamant the likes of Tongan Test star Jason Taumalolo should not be seen in the Origin arena.

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Allowing the rest of the world into State of Origin won't fix the issues the concept has.

Kent: Nonbelievers just won’t get Origin magic

Like Ellery Hanley, Hugh McGahan and Benji Marshall before him, Jason Taumalolo shouldn’t play State of Origin, PAUL KENT explains why.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Jason Taumalolo of the Cowboys looks on before the start of the round two NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the St George Illawarra Dragons at QCB Stadium, on March 20, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Why Taumalolo Origin bid has met lukewarm response

While one Queensland legend doesn’t want the game ‘to disappear up its own backside’ by rejecting Jason Taumalolo’s Origin bid, another is convinced it’s not the right move.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Jason Taumalolo of Tonga looks on the round 2 Rugby League World Cup 9s match between Samoa and Tonga at Bankwest Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

League world reacts to superstar’s plea

The NRL is reportedly considering a State of Origin eligibility rule change to allow Jason Taumalolo to play for the Queensland Maroons.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 27: Jason Taumalolo of the Cowboys during the NRL Trial Match between the Brisbane Broncos and the North Queensland Cowboys at Moreton Daily Stadium on February 27, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Taumalolo’s shock Origin plea

Watch out NSW fans, the world’s best forward wants to run out for the Maroons — check out all the latest NRL chatter and more.

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Ezra ManMarsden SHS has sport guns in league, soccer and basketball that have enrolled this year.Thursday February 11, 2021. Picture, John Gass

Origin cousins inspire Broncos’ Meninga Cup star

Broncos Meninga Cup star Ezra Mam has been inspired after watching two of his cousins rise from street touch football matches in Logan to star in the 2020 State of Origin series win.

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2021 NRL Round 02 - New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights, Central Coast Stadium, 2021-03-19. Hymel Hunt and Bradman Best. Digital image by Paul Barkley � NRL Photos

Origin legend’s big call on Bradman Best

Knights’ teen sensation Bradman Best has surged into calculations for a centre spot with the Blues this season, but one NSW Origin great has urged caution.

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A helicopter delivered a square metre of turf from North Queensland Cowboys old stadium to their new home, Queensland Country Back Stadium. Paul Bowman. Picture: Alix Sweeney

Green keeps to Cowboys theme in Origin overhaul

Paul Green has added the final piece to his Queensland Origin coaching puzzle – and like many of his recent appointments, he’s gone back to familiar territory.

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