Slater’s swipe at media: ‘Have you seen Reece Walsh play?’
There was a tense atmosphere at the pre-Origin press conference in the heart of Adelaide where Maroons coach Billy Slater challenged questions around Reece Walsh’s inclusion.
State Of Origin
Maroons pull late switch to expose underdone Turbo
Tom Trbojevic heads into Origin with question marks surrounding his fitness and form – and the Maroons have hatched a plan to exploit him.
Origin battle lines split rugby league glamour couple
They’re the ultimate rugby league power couple about to complete a remarkable 24 hours, but state loyalties have Origin stars David Fifita and Shaylee Bent on very separate pages.
Maroons great ‘privately fuming’ at disloyalty
Maroons veteran Dane Gagai is reportedly “privately fuming” after missing selection in Game I – as rumours of a stunning u-turn emerge.
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Grant’s big chance to enhance Origin claims
Harry Grant has become the new king of Leichhardt and the Dally M leader, but he won’t have it all his own way in his quest for a Queensland Origin jersey.
Maroons launch Operation Avoid ANZ Stadium double-up
Adelaide is back on the map, as far as Queensland is concerned anyway, as the Maroons look to avoid at all costs playing two Origin games at a ground where their record is far from stellar.
Injured Broncos star on Bulldogs’ radar
Having already signed Nick Cotric, the Bulldogs are now considering an approach to an injury-prone Broncos star to switch to Belmore next year. PLUS: why South Sydney featured as a highlight despite defeat.
Retirement shock: Maroon’s career set to be cut short
A Queensland Origin representative is facing the heartbreaking decision of an early retirement as he battles to overcome ongoing health issues after a recent incident in Townsville.
League greats cry Blue murder over border switch
One NSW league legend has joked “I don’t like f—ing Queenslanders” as he and another who live near the border make their feelings known on moving it south.
Storm champ: ‘I can’t string this out much longer’
Melbourne Storm and Maroons champion Cameron Smith has revealed he won’t keep Harry Grant and Brandon Smith waiting for news on the future of his career, suggesting an announcement is imminent.
FOG’s stunning admission about basic skills
Ex-Queensland Origin star and NRL premiership winner Michael Crocker has started a junior academy after being inspired by the stunning realisation he survived half of his top flight career having not learnt some basic skills.
Fittler backs 33-year State of Origin first
Brad Fittler has backed the idea to move a game of this year’s State of Origin series to accommodate the coronavirus travel restrictions.
The overseas venue that ‘makes total sense’ for Origin
For the first time since the game in Long Beach, California in 1987, State of Origin rugby league could be taken overseas this year, with the spiritual home of a rival code being considered.
‘I’ll ride shotgun’ to help drag Broncos out of mire
A Brisbane Broncos legend has come to the aid of Anthony Seibold, as the latter fights for his job, claiming he’s more than willing to help the coach turn around the dire fortunes at the club.
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