Million-dollar question answered: Walsh, Ponga unleashed
Reece Walsh. Kalyn Ponga. It’s the one-two magic act that could help the mighty Maroons conjure up another famous Queensland triumph in a Suncorp decider. Here’s how it’ll work.
State Of Origin
Origin ‘myth’ debunked once and for all
NSW’s incredible win in the 2024 State of Origin series has finally shut the door on one of the great fallacies of the interstate series.
Victorious Blues unveil new trophy immortalising Mortimer
Who says NSW doesn’t get Origin? The Blues celebrated a famous victory against Queensland by unveiling a new trophy immortalising the great Steve Mortimer, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
‘How?’: Legend, coach in awkward TV clash
Gorden Tallis and Michael Maguire have had one final duel for the State of Origin series after the Qld legend erupted.
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‘F…ing stand up’: Qld greats launch rocket up bullied Maroons
The Maroons were bullied by the Blues in the MCG massacre. Now a couple of Queensland legends have urged them to stand up and take on NSW in the Origin decider.
Maroons mail: ‘I don’t think Harry Grant will play’ Origin decider
Injured Queensland star Harry Grant must pass a physical test of his injured sternum to be cleared for the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium.
Origin star rescued, dare goes horribly wrong
Blues five-eighth Jarome Luai says his life flashed before his eyes as a NSW team bonding session went horribly wrong.
NSW star, wife make ultimate sacrifice
NSW rookie Mitch Barnett and his wife have made an incredible personal sacrifice to put the state ahead of their family.
Analysis: The numbers that back Qld’s most polarising omission
David Fifita was snubbed by Maroons coach Billy Slater because he failed at his final hurdle. DAVID RICCIO breaks down how and why the damaging forward missed out on selection.
The serious issue with Billy’s big calls for Origin decider
There’s a fear that Queensland’s changes for Origin III have nothing to do with them and everything to do with Michael Maguire and the Blues, DAVID RICCIO writes.
Slater act is pure Queensland sacrilege
Billy Slater has been accused of a disrespectful act after a clear sign that State of Origin has finally got to the Queensland coach.
‘Blue at heart’: Why Best brothers cross State of Origin lines
Baxter Best takes after his older brother Bradman in lots of ways. But despite the Knights centre finding himself back in the NSW fold, his little brother was wearing Maroon as a star of the Queensland schoolboys system last week.
‘Never played’: QLD great savages Blues coach
The running feud between Michael Maguire and Gorden Tallis has reignited with the Maroons great firing shots at the Blues coach.
Footage and phone call that will ease Eels’ Lomax anxiety
Zac Lomax has given the strongest indication yet that he’ll be at Parramatta in 2025 after vision emerged of the NSW winger deep in conversation with his future halfback in Blues camp.
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