‘Hate his own mother if she was born in Qld’: Blues’ public enemy No.1
Even former Queensland Origin stars have reluctantly fallen in love with the Blues’ back-row Grub, Liam Martin. The same can’t be said for bloodthirsty Broncos and Maroons fans.
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Ponga v Walsh: Maroons legends urge Slater to pick Knights’ No.1
Maroons legends have backed Kalyn Ponga to be the match winner for Queensland in Origin III, calling on Billy Slater to pick him. Even if it means dropping Reece Walsh.
Buzz: Why Blues can overcome Qld Origin fortress
What they’ll cop at Suncorp in the Origin decider is nothing compared to the adversity Michael Maguire and his Blues squad have dealt with as individuals, writes BUZZ ROTHFIELD.
Benefits and execution of $4.9bn bank deal in spotlight
Approval of ANZ’s $4.9bn takeover of Suncorp Bank will see the buyer add $70bn in loans to its portfolio and start a huge customer retention drive.
ANZ deal was always right, says Suncorp’s boss
Everything is in place to complete the ownership transfer by August 1 but customers won’t notice any change, says Suncorp chief executive Steve Johnston.
A sigh of relief – now the hard work starts
For ANZ it has been a marathon effort to pull off the most substantive deal in the banking sector since 2008, but the hard work now begins as it seeks to retain Suncorp Bank’s customers.
ANZ given green light in Suncorp takeover
ANZ Bank has been given the final approval for its $4.9bn takeover of Suncorp’s banking arm.
ASX 200 lifts as ANZ, Suncorp gain on deal
Nine staff pass motion of no confidence against CEO after job cuts revealed. ANZ, Suncorp Bank gain on deal completion. IAG secures earnings volatility cover. Adore Beauty buying iKOU for $25m. Mirvac’s $2bn Sydney tower gets backer.
Politics Now: Social media does no harm to kids, claims Meta
Local Meta executives told a joint select committee that social media was ‘safe and positive’ for children, while admitting the tech giant had no local staff to police dangerous content.
The image that will have Qld fans baying for Blues’ blood
Already a reviled figure in Queensland, the Blues’ chief attack dog has guaranteed himself public enemy No.1 status when the State of Origin series goes on the line at Suncorp Stadium. WATCH
‘We’re Queenslanders’: Slater quiet on changes
Nothing went right for Queensland in an MCG thumping but coach Billy Slater wasn’t going to be jumping at shadows when it comes to turning things around for the decider.
Crash: Why 40 minutes of madness will spur Qld series win
The Maroons were unable to overcome the mental aspect of winning a series in Game 2, but a decider at Suncorp Stadium will be a magnificent motivator.
Blue Murder: NSW keep series alive with record-breaking onslaught
In the ultimate redemption from a nightmare Origin game one, the NSW Blues smashed records in a dominant first half to set up a mouthwatering decider at Suncorp Stadium.
Maroons massacre: Origin hat-trick on ropes after MCG disaster
Shattered Queensland must save face in a Suncorp decider after a Mitchell Moses-inspired New South Wales kept the 2024 series alive with a 38-18 belting of the Maroons.
Origin player ratings: The Maroons stars who’ll have nightmares
Queensland were monstered by NSW — but who struggled the most in the State of Origin stomping? Check out our player ratings and have your say!
‘I love you’: Bennett-Tevita bromance leads to Dolphins debut
Tevita Pangai Jnr quipped Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett told him he loved him before asking him if his head and heart were fully invested in his latest comeback.
Broncos’ title aspirations dented by ruthless Sharks
Alarm bells are ringing at the Broncos after they were toppled at home by a Sharks side missing Nicho Hynes, with Brisbane now already equalling their regular season loss tally from 2023.
NRL Early Mail: Staggs return a hammer blow for popular cheapie
Kotoni Staggs has been cleared to play against the Sharks in a major blow for one popular cheapie while an injury could open the door for star rookie Blaize Talagi to be named.
Horrifying moment car sent flying in crash
Dashcam footage has captured the heart-stopping moment a car was sent flying after being struck from behind by another vehicle on a major road.
Walters: Origin emotions played part in Walsh’s referee abuse
Almost one year after Reece Walsh’s infamous verbal attack on referee Chris Butler, Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has revealed his own error that may have contributed to the event.
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