1/822004: Chris Flannery at Qld State of Origin training at the Gold Coast.
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2/82Gareth Goodsir , Canberra. Bonnie Birtles, Redcliffe. Front: Raquel and Salam Bettridge of Gold Coast. Lee Priem, Gold Coast and Adam Oliver, Coolongatta.
3/82Steve Price shows off his tattoo.
4/82Johnathan Thurston trains in the pool during the Queensland State of Origin's training session on the Gold Coast.
5/82Adam Zelinski, Kate Zelinski, Katrina Hill and Elisha Gatfield from Robina Gold Coast.
6/82Willie Tonga is tackled on the Gold Coast.
7/82Darren Lockyer in 2004.
8/82Matt Bowen.
9/82Scott Sattler pictured with his daughter Olivia and son Jack promoting the State Of Origin game.
10/82Michael Hagan.
11/82Craig Ryan, Paul Baritakis and Geoff Munro show their true colours.
12/82Chris Flannery.
13/82Members of the Queensland State of Origin team take in some water during a bicycle session at training on the Gold Coast.
14/82Edwina Woods of New Farm and Philip Parker of the Gold Coast
15/82Blues supporters Hayley Garrod and Jorana Hartford feel the pressure.
16/82Shane Webcke.
17/82Former ironwoman now Channel Seven news tv presenter Linda Halfweeg interviews Darren Lockyer.
18/82Deslie Woodgate 23yrs, and Meaghan Trattles 23yrs, both from Southport
19/82Ben Ross.
20/82Corey Parker.
21/82Stephanie Gray of Gold Coast, Nick Ridgeway of LA and Cameron Gray of Toowong.
22/82Maroons fans (L-R) Dave Glover & James Maxhom 11yrs, both of the Gold Coast.
23/82Chris Flannery.
24/82Kath Gear, Mick Lewis, Aleta Scott and her father Wayne Scott enjoy the State of Origin at the Grand Hotel at Labrador.
25/82Darren Lockyer in action under the watchful eye of coach Michael Hagan at Qld State of Origin training at the Gold Coast.
26/82Shane Webcke.
27/82Chris Flannery.
28/82Brent Tate.
29/822006: Rebecca Harland of the Gold Coast and Michael Dunne of Wavell Heights prepare for Origin.
30/82Matt Bowen.
31/82Nick Poppi 18 and Gareth Fletcher 19.
32/82Channel Seven news tv presenter Linda Halfweeg interviews Darren Lockyer.
33/82Gold Coast Bulletin State of Origin Hat promotion. Sisters Eden Biga (QLD) and Else Biga (NSW).
34/82Matt Bowen.
35/82Craig Ryan, Paul Baritakis and Geoff Munro show their true colours.
36/82Craig Sproull and Tom Gallaway.
37/82Shane Webcke.
38/82Blues supporter Ana Russell from Upper Coomera was the odd one out in her group.
39/82Chris Flannery.
40/82Steve Price.
41/82Brent Tate.
42/82Kath Gear, Mick Lewis, Aleta Scott and her father Wayne Scott enjoy the State of Origin at the Grand Hotel at Labrador.
43/82Rugby League fans across the Gold Coast are getting ready for State of Origin decider. Helm Bar staff (L-R) Bianna Pietralunga and Ollie Chester are ready for the big event.
44/822004: Bulletin State of Origin Dream Team winners Mark Nancarrow who is taking his niece Mindy Rowe to match three in Sydney.
45/82Dane Carlaw (R) and Cameron Smith
46/82Peter Beattie with Lifesavers at Northcliff, From left Kristy Cameron, Kristyl Smith, Nick Crilly, Lee Teudt, and Gavin Hill.
47/82Ty Williams
48/82Members of the Queensland State of Origin team train in the pool on the Gold Coast..
49/82Carmel Tavener of Gold Coast, Estee McMahon of Brisbane, Trina Allen of Gold Coast and Pru Tavener
50/82Chris Flannery in 2004.
51/82Chris Flannery
52/82Johnathan Thurston in 2005.
53/82Darren Lockyer
54/82Danielle Colbran, Mark Thatcher, Adam Flett all from Canberra and Paul Stanborough, Matt Deery from the Gold Coast.
55/82Kristyl Smith, Kristy Cameron, Peter Beattie and Lee Teudt
56/82Ty Williams
57/82Gold Coast lifesavers with Peter Beattie.
58/82Michelle and husband Nomar Gargar of Gold Coast
59/82Will Iddon and Shane Wyrzynski from the Gold Coast.
60/82Crowds get ready for the game.
61/82Trouble at home for this split couple, Blues supporter Alan Edgar and wife, the maroons supporter, Vicki Edgar.
62/82Blayze Worthington 17 and Brody Jenner 17.
63/82Abe Darby 16yrs from the Gold Coast.
64/82Kym Sheppard and Bernita Williams from Robina Gold Coast.
65/82Adam Zelinski, Kate Zelinski, Katrina Hill and Elisha Gatfield from Robina Gold Coast.
66/82Gold Coast rookie Ben Ikin.
67/82Paul Hussen from Tugun.
68/82Scott Prince is tackled by Paul Bowman
69/82Peter Beattie with Lifesavers at Northcliff, From left Kristy Cameron, Kristyl Smith, Nick Crilly, Lee Peudt,
70/82Helm Bar staff (L-R) Bianna Pietralunga and Ollie Chester are ready for the big event.
71/82Brendan Coutts and Mark Carucci.
72/82Gold Coast rugby league fans head to Nerang Train Station to travel up to the first game of the 2011 State of Origin series.
73/82Gold Coast rugby league fans head to Nerang Train Station to travel up to the first game of the 2011 State of Origin series.
74/82Ben Hannant with his children, Kye 5 and Mia 18months.
75/82Gold Coast rugby league fans head to Nerang Train Station to travel up to the first game of the 2011 State of Origin series.
76/82James Maskey with a maroon 'Sideshow Bob' wig.
77/82Blues supporter Duncan Ethell cops it from Maroons supporters Heleena Ethell, Holly Cotugno and Jessica Glenn.
78/82Blues supporters Hayley Garrod and Jorana Hartford feel the pressure.
79/82Gold Coast rookie Ben Ikin.
80/822004 coach Michael Hagan
81/82Darren Lockyer
82/82Steve Price
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