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Slater warns Suncorp won't guarantee Maroons victory

Queensland have a stellar record in State of Origin series deciders but more than the venue will be required for the Maroons to win, says coach Billy Slater.

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Slater 'rattled' by Blues' Origin II dominance: Gallen

Paul Gallen believes Queensland coach Billy Slater is facing an uphill battle to maintain the Maroons' grip on the State of Origin shield.

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NRL must make 'money man' Langer next Immortal: Walters

Brisbane and Queensland great Allan Langer has been overlooked in the past for Immortal status but Kevin Walters says it's time for 'Alf' to join the list.

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Maroons draw on memories of Origin 'chaos' for decider

Queensland's ability to overcome a string of setbacks and win the 2022 State of Origin series in Brisbane is fuelling belief ahead of another decider.

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Cameron Smith in Immortal race under NRL's new rules

The NRL has announced it will add another Immortal in 2024, with Cameron Smith now eligible under new rules announced by the league.

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Recall of Maroons warrior Gagai a masterstroke: Parker

Veteran Dane Gagai has been described as the ultimate Queenslander whose return for the State of Origin decider will add passion and a winning mentality.

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Slater driving Origin standards like an angry dad: Hunt

Queensland hooker Ben Hunt has revealed how Billy Slater handled the Maroons' video analysis session after the heavy loss in Origin game two.

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Ponga's vision of Walsh combo lifts Maroons for decider

Kalyn Ponga says he's imagined combining with Reece Walsh in attack for Queensland in a foregleam of what the dynamic duo could do in the Origin decider.

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Fifita's standard still below last year: Slater

Queensland coach Billy Slater has explained why he overlooked David Fifita and dropped Jaydn Su'A for the State of Origin series decider.

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Slater rejects claims he's rattled ahead of decider

Billy Slater has insisted a decision not to have his Queensland players front the media at the start of State of Origin camp is not a sign he is rattled.

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Ponga back, Fifita snubbed in Maroons team revamp

Queensland have recalled Kalyn Ponga, Selwyn Cobbo and Dane Gagai for the State of Origin series decider, with David Fifita left out again.

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Maroons coach Slater unfazed by Grant, Ponga concerns

Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant have both been dealing with fitness concerns in recent weeks, but that won't necessarily rule them out of State of Origin III.

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Cowboys quick learner Luki in frame for Maroons debut

North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki is close to a Queensland debut after putting into operation advice he received in Maroons camp from Felise Kaufusi.

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Maroons eyes on Titans' Fifita in Big Banana showdown

Gold Coast forward David Fifita will play Cronulla in Coffs Harbour on the cusp of a Queensland recall as versatile teammate AJ Brimson gets set to return.

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Cobbo tipped for Origin recall but Slater has options

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters insists Selwyn Cobbo is ripe for a Queensland recall as Maroons coach Billy Slater has to replace injured winger Xavier Coates.

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Xavier Coates out of Origin III with hamstring issue

Xavier Coates will be unavailable for the third State of Origin match after scans revealed the winger tore his hamstring while on duty with Melbourne.

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Tabuai-Fidow injury compounds Maroons' Origin woes

Queensland will sweat on news of the extent of centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's shoulder injury after the 38-18 loss to NSW in the second State of Origin match.

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'Beast mode': Mitchell to weave more magic in Brisbane

Latrell Mitchell wants to lead NSW to State of Origin glory, vowing to bring his best to the game three decider in Brisbane.

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Mauled Maroons in disarray after MCG massacre

Queensland capitulated up front in a 38-18 State of Origin loss to NSW and must find firepower and mongrel in the forwards in the decider in Brisbane.

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Slater and DCE on cusp of joining Maroons great duos

Maroons coach Billy Slater and captain Daly Cherry-Evans are closing in on a rare feat of three Origin series wins in a row as a combination.

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Slater-Maguire feud adds spice to Origin build-up

Michael Maguire and Queensland counterpart Billy Slater insist they remain on good terms after the NSW coach kicked off a war of words.

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Maroons No.1 Walsh won't carry demons at MCG: Slater

Queensland coach Billy Slater says Reece Walsh is ready to fire in the State of Orgin clash at the MCG with no self-doubts from his game one concussion.

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Fifita backed by Tino to regain his Maroons jersey

David Fifita had a blinder for Gold Coast against the Warriors, and injured Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is backing him to return to the Maroons side.

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Maroons will Axe MCG hoodoo to repeat 1995: Gillmeister

Queensland great Trevor Gillmeister captained the Maroons to their only Origin win at the MCG in 1995 and says Daly Cherry-Evans will break the 29-year-hoodoo.

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Maroons 'destroyer' Carrigan ready to go extra Myles

Queensland great Nate Myles, now team manager, is loathed in NSW but his legacy for Maroons lock Pat Carrigan is a reminder about State of Origin standards.

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