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Tom Dearden is likely to take over as halfback for the Maroons in Origin II.

‘It’s Tom’s time’: How Maroons vindicated Slater’s biggest coaching call

As Billy Slater’s bold selection calls were vindicated, Cameron Munster issued a stunning defence of his under siege coach.

  • Nick Wright

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State of Origin Game II as it happened: Queensland keep series alive in thrilling Perth boilover

The Maroons held off a NSW bid for the biggest comeback win in Origin history to send the series to a decider.

  • Billie Eder, Dan Walsh and Kayla Olaya
Billy Slater has apologised for making reference to the late Paul Green

‘Unfortunate’: Paul Green’s family respond to Billy Slater

Paul Green’s brother has addressed Billy Slater’s controversial comments, accepting the Maroons coach’s apology despite the family’s disappointment with the situation.

  • Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
Paul Vautin became one of rugby league’s most endeared media personalities for 33 years.

Why commentary legend Fatty Vautin won’t return to the microphone

For the first time in 33 years, Paul “Fatty” Vautin watched State of Origin from his couch, casting aside a tenure as one of rugby league’s most engaging media figures.

  • Nick Wright
Dolphin Jeremy Marshall-King during the match against Penrith earlier this month.

How a ‘little scratch’ derailed a star amid Dolphins’ carnage

As the Dolphins’ casualty ward fills up, Jeremy Marshall-King opens up about the nasty injury that kept him out for five weeks.

  • Nick Wright
Brisbane Broncos stars Jesse Arthars and Brendan Piakura.

As Maroons careers go on the line, two Broncos vie to press their case

A Queensland defeat in Perth is expected to trigger team changes, with two men vying to force their way into an under-fire squad.

  • Nick Wright
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Queensland Maroons next generation: (from left to right) Ben Te Kura, Jye Gray, Jack Howarth, Owen Pattie, Jaxon Purdue.

Breaking down the Maroons’ next era, and the boy from Monto at its heart

A Queensland loss may force the changing of the guard, one which has already begun with Daly Cherry-Evans’ axing. We break down the Maroons’ future prospects.

  • Nick Wright
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It’s a dirty job, but whoever does it best can decide who wins Origin

They’re the best No.14s in the business, and Connor Watson and Kurt Mann will play crucial roles off the bench on Wednesday night.

  • Robert Dillon
Xavier Coates celebrates a try for the Maroons.

The Blues and Storm great who taught a Maroon to soar on the field…and in the classroom

As news filtered through that the Blues had suffered a huge disruption, a Queensland star declared a predictable ploy would remain in their play book.

  • Nick Wright
Corey Horsburgh was a shock omission from the Maroons’ game two side, instead called into the extended squad.

‘I gave up’: Resurgent Horsburgh falls short of almighty comeback. Why?

As the Raider shed light on his career turnaround, despite being left out for Queensland, a Maroons’ leader reveals why his under fire teammate was retained.

  • Nick Wright

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