Every game of the 2018 State of Origin series will be LIVE and FREE on Nine and 9Now, with live coverage on WWOS.com.au. He has speed to burn and can be elusive, is a proven try-scorer in the Origin arena, and will prove a handful for the Blues defence to contain again. I said to him by no means is he out of the picture and he can play a role in this Origin series.". They have it all in front of them and we just hope they grab this with both hands and run with it. “Honestly, I would love to play, I just want to play.”. Valentine Holmes 3. A new hooker was among a number of tough decisions facing coach Kevin Walkers in selecting the Queensland side, which looks very different to sides of seasons past following the retirement of key players Cameron Smith, Johnathan Thurston and Cooper Cronk and the absence of Matt Scott and Darius Boyd. Veteran front-rower Matt Scott also was overlooked after 22 appearances for Queensland, with Dylan Napa and Jarrod Wallace preferred as starting props. The State of Origin series is an annual best-of-three rugby league matches between two Australian state representative sides, the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons. He was looking for an opportunity to cement a first-grade spot and has made every post a winner since then. I think they still have a great team on paper, but I think it will definitely be a different Queensland team to the one we have grown accustom to seeing in the past 10 years or so. Another to make his debut in game three in 2017 when he came off the bench. He has been slowed down momentarily this season by niggling injuries but can get through a ton of work and will be a valuable addition to the team. 1 jersey and bring Milford onto the bench. Has retained his spot in the side despite North Queensland’s horror start to 2018 and also the representative retirement of Johnathan Thurston, with the pair forming a damaging left-side combination. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Broncos captain Darius Boyd missed selection after 28 Origin games for Queensland, with Valentine Holmes and 2017 player of the series Dane Gagai preferred on the wings. Leaving Brisbane Broncos was the right call: Kevin Walters, Queensland State of Origin coach Kevin Walters defends Maroons' culture of loyalty over player axings. The long-standing combination between McCullough and Hunt is set to be crucial, Miles said. The Courier Mail reported Storm forward back rower Tim Glasby is the 18th man and will likely come in for Napa should he not recover in time for Sunday’s match. Will Chambers – Chambers has had even more responsibility thrust on his shoulders as one of the senior players at the Storm this season after the departure of Cooper Cronk. Team list for Queensland U18s. Josh McGuire Bench: Kalyn Ponga, Josh Papalii, Coen Hess, Jai Arrow. Watch the brand new comedy series Code 404 now on Stan. Mon 28 May 2018, 10:01 AM ... Broncos captain Darius Boyd missed selection after 28 Origin games for Queensland, with Valentine Holmes and 2017 player of … His kicking game is vastly improved and he will be required to kick ... and do some organising as well.". The decision to blood the talented youngster comes after recently-retired Maroons skipper Cameron Smith called for Ponga’s inclusion after Melbourne defeated the Knights 28-10 on Sunday. Dodged a bullet after being put on report over the weekend, but avoided a charge leaving him free to play. He was replaced by Michael Morgan, then Morgan retained his spot on the bench in Game II and III. This article shows the players that have played for the Queensland State of Origin team in every State of Origin series. State of Origin III, Queensland v NSW, Wednesday, 8pm, Suncorp Stadium. Fri 08 Jun, 2018 Cameron Munster 7. Described by Queensland great Darren Lockyer as a “natural footballer”, he has more than 200 first grade games under his belt. After his controversial omission from game one last year, is now the elder statesman in the absence of Thurston, Cronk and Smith. Ben Hunt 8. He put in a huge performance in last year’s series in the absence of Matt Scott. “He’s been playing some good football for Newcastle Knights this year and knocking on the door; very close in Game 1 and we expect to have him in Game 2,” Walters said. He was replaced by Jacob Lillyman. "Myles, McQueen honoured to carry Beetson's legacy", QUEENSLAND STATE OF ORIGIN HONOUR ROLL at qrl.com.au, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Queensland_rugby_league_team_squads&oldid=983619927, Queensland Rugby League State of Origin players, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Only one State of Origin game was played in both 1980 and 1981, This page was last edited on 15 October 2020, at 08:03. Before this series, Queensland had won 21 times, NSW 13 times, with two series drawn. If Hunt is fit, he is the best option Queensland have as a halfback this year. Valentine Holmes Playing at prop forward, Beetson captained Queensland in the first ever State of Origin game at Lang Park in 1980 and wore the number 11 jumper. Now comes the somewhat boring part of the prediction process…. 1 - Daly Cherry-Evans was originally selected to play in game one but withdrew due to injury. Don't have an account? It is a role he will also have to reproduce for the Maroons following the shock retirement of captain Cameron Smith. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. The 20-year-old superstar takes the place of Anthony Milford on the bench, who filled the utility role in Queensland’s 22-12 Game 1 loss in Melbourne. After missing the 2017 with a knee injury, Inglis returns as Queensland’s captain. "The guys that have retired have over 100 Origin games between them and these guys in their early days can hopefully settle in those positions for the next six years," Miles said. Ponga wasn’t at his best for Newcastle against the Storm on Sunday, but still scored a try and had a hand in the Knights’ only other four-pointer to go with his nine tackle busts and two linebreaks. QUEENSLAND has announced its team for the State of Origin series opener on June 6, confirming several selection shocks. ( Log Out / With all the speed that the Blues are most likely going to have in their lineup, the Maroons are going to need some pace themselves. He was replaced by Greg Inglis whilst Dane Nielson came into the centres for Inglis. One of the last links with the Maroons golden age, will be keen for a big showing in what is likely to be his farewell Origin series, given he turns 35 in the lead up to game two. Some thought Ponga may have been given the nod in Origin I when fullback Billy Slater was ruled out with a hamstring injury, but Walters opted to play Cowboys playmaker Michael Morgan in the No. GI is in line to be named the captain of Queensland this year. Ranking the Maroons forwards candidates for Origin 2020, Meninga to join Maroons on Bennett's coaching team, Maroon-grown rookies wouldn't dare let Wayne down, State of Origin: Select your greatest teams from the last 40 years, You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content, Don't be fooled by claims Maroons are Origin underdogs, Inglis to lead Maroons with actions like Beetson.
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