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Fans watch Maroons and Sunshine Coast Falcons clash during Origin prep training session

Maroon pride was on full display as the Queensland side kicked off their 2025 Origin prep in front of cheering fans on the Sunshine Coast.

Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium

The Maroons brought Origin fever to the Sunshine Coast Stadium, kicking off their 2025 series prep to a rapture of applause from the crowd.
The Queensland side played a test match against the Sunshine Coast Falcons to a crowd of thousands, many sporting maroon jerseys and merch as they cheered on.

During the game, the announcers kept things light joking with the crowd to put their phones away in case they were “Blue spies”.

Post-match, players spent hours meeting their supporters, signing autographs and chatting with fans.

Families soaked up the sunshine and balmy weather, making it a memorable day.

Natalia Vipiana and Kev Vipiana and their son Ryan at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Natalia Vipiana and Kev Vipiana and their son Ryan at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Ruby and Riley with son Huxlea and baby Oaklea at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Ruby and Riley with son Huxlea and baby Oaklea at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Braxton with his parents and grandma at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Braxton with his parents and grandma at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Maaki at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Maaki at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Miguel at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Miguel at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium

Hugh is a fan who had player Moe Fotuaika sign his arm.

“I just thought it was a funny idea to get the name tattooed on my arm,” he said.

Hugh with his future arm tattoo at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Hugh with his future arm tattoo at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Alby at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Alby at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Michael at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Michael at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Fans turned out in force to the Queensland Maroons Training Day at Sunshine Coast Stadium
Fans turned out in force to the Queensland Maroons Training Day at Sunshine Coast Stadium
Fans at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Fans at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium


Tino FaÕasuamaleaui takes a selfie with Queensland fans at the Maroons open training day at Sunshine Coast Stadium on Sunday. Picture Lachie Millard
Tino FaÕasuamaleaui takes a selfie with Queensland fans at the Maroons open training day at Sunshine Coast Stadium on Sunday. Picture Lachie Millard
Fans at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Fans at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium


Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Fans at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
Fans at the Queensland Maroons Training Day Sunshine Coast Stadium
The local feathered fans joined in the cheering at the Sunshine Coast Stadium
The local feathered fans joined in the cheering at the Sunshine Coast Stadium


Originally published as Fans watch Maroons and Sunshine Coast Falcons clash during Origin prep training session

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