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'Right headspace': Slater explains Walsh recall

Queensland coach Billy Slater has backed Reece Walsh to perform in whatever role is required as he revealed why the Brisbane fullback deserved a Maroons recall.

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Maroons name five Dolphins as wrecking ball debuts

Queensland debutant forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki grew up idolising Greg Inglis and now he will get his own chance to wreak State of Origin havoc.

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Walsh recalled as Dolphin debuts in new Maroons squad

Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been rewarded for a stellar season with a Queensland debut after previously being 20th man as Reece Walsh returns.

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RL:Storm speedster eyeing Samoa return for World Cup

Sua Faalogo is on course for a recall to the Samoa side for this year's Rugby League World Cup, with the Storm star saying he's now ready for Test football.

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Storm speedster eyeing Samoa return for World Cup

Sua Faalogo is on course for a recall to the Samoa side for this year's Rugby League World Cup, with the Storm star saying he's now ready for Test football.

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'Run any time': Walsh backed to rediscover Broncos form

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has not been at his brilliant best but coach Michael Maguire has seen positive signs that situation is set to change.

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RL:The Reece Walsh question Billy Slater wouldn't answer

Queensland's defeat in game one of the State of Origin series has put Billy Slater's Reece Walsh omission under the microscope.

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Maroons to embrace history in bid to create their own

Queensland must become the first team to come from 1-0 down in consecutive series to retain the State of Origin shield, but it is history that will drive them.

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NSW conjure comeback for the ages to snatch Origin game one from Queensland

Blues defeat Maroons 22-20 in 2026 men’s series opener as Nathan Cleary and James Tedesco seal victory in final minute

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Walker lives up to Langer hype in debut heartbreaker

Queensland have lost the State of Origin series opener in controversial circumstances, but discovered a star in debutant No.7 Sam Walker.

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RL:Slater 'pleasantly surprised' by Origin rookie Walker

Nine days in State of Origin camp have enhanced Billy Slater's opinion of rookie Queensland halfback Sam Walker.

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Slater 'pleasantly surprised' by Origin rookie Walker

Nine days in State of Origin camp have enhanced Billy Slater's opinion of rookie Queensland halfback Sam Walker.

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It’s still Blues v Maroons but State of Origin looks different this year

From an influx of new personnel to different bench strategies this year’s series opener in Sydney will see a number of deviations from the norm

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RL:How NRL's bench shake-up could shape Origin I

The six-man bench will give NSW coach Laurie Daley and Queensland counterpart Billy Slater plenty of cause for thought in the State of Origin series opener.

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How NRL's bench shake-up could shape Origin I

The six-man bench will give NSW coach Laurie Daley and Queensland counterpart Billy Slater plenty of cause for thought in the State of Origin series opener.

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RL:'Life of the party' Arrow reunites with Maroon brothers

Jai Arrow has reunited with his former Queensland teammates in State of Origin camp and will continue to be around the group ahead of the series opener.

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'Life of the party' Arrow reunites with Maroon brothers

Jai Arrow has reunited with his former Queensland teammates in State of Origin camp and will continue to be around the group ahead of the series opener.

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New York fireman inspires Maroons with his 9/11 message

New York City firefighter James Dowdell was guest speaker in Queensland camp this week and his 9/11 story about resilience, unity and leadership inspired.

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'Incredibly proud': Maroons legend backs feisty Flegler

Petero Civoniceva was one of the toughest Queensland props to lace a boot, but he is blown away by the fight in Thomas Flegler on his emotional Origin return.

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RL:'Nervous but no pressure': Ponga in Maroons sweet spot

Kalyn Ponga is in a serene headspace and outstanding form as he vows to repay the faith coach Billy Slater has placed in him as Queensland's fullback.

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'Nervous but no pressure': Ponga in Maroons sweet spot

Kalyn Ponga is in a serene headspace and outstanding form as he vows to repay the faith coach Billy Slater has placed in him as Queensland's fullback.

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Tough little Rooster: Walker's 22 needles in 21 games

Sam Walker is a brilliant footballer but the Queensland debutant's toughness in his debut season shows why he is cut out to handle the State of Origin cauldron.

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Mad Max detoured past Broncos roadblock into Maroons

Queensland debutant lock Max Plath blazed his own path to the NRL and State of Origin.

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'More tries': Hammer on track to nail Origin try record

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has 11 tries in 10 State of Origin matches and is scorching towards setting a record benchmark before his career is done.

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'Close to my heart': Origin history awaits Nikora

Briton Nikora will become the first New Zealand Test player to represent Queensland since the new eligibility rules for State of Origin were put in place.

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