"We have seen that progression this year at the Dragons and I expect that to continue at the next level for Queensland.". QUEENSLAND coach Kevin Walters has announced the Maroons will take a big selection gamble ahead of Origin II on Sunday night. Scored four tries in his first two Origin matches in 2017, including a hat-trick in the series-clinching win in game three, to make an immediate impact at this level. 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 …

Will Chambers 5. New Maroons half Ben Hunt has been told it is "his team" to run as Queensland selectors urge the new members of the spine to own the positions for the next six years. Arrow has been super impressive this year for the Titans. His speed and his kick returns are going to be very important if Queensland hope to win this year. 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.

Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Join the conversation, you are commenting as, news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. QUEENSLAND SQUAD: 1. Josh McGuire Bench: Kalyn Ponga, Josh Papalii, Coen Hess, Jai Arrow. They have it all in front of them and we just hope they grab this with both hands and run with it. Even though McGuire hasn’t played in a number of weeks, I think the Maroons are desperate this year and if he is fit, he will be picked in the 13 jersey. 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. “Put me anywhere and I will play,” he said. His try-scoring prowess hasn’t deserted him in 2018, crossing for three tries in his last start for Cronulla against Newcastle. Check out all the big moments from the two grand final qualifiers. The heir apparent to Cameron Smith.

So their understanding obviously came into calculations as well," Miles said. He will need to bring the form he has with the Storm into the Origin arena, but will have his work cut out for him. It's State v State, mate v mate. An ankle injury suffered against Souths in round eight threatened to derail his Origin campaign, but McGuire has timed his comeback to perfection.

When Adam Reynolds stepped up in the dying minutes to nail what seemed to be a potential game-clinching 40/20 trailing 16-20, ANZ Stadium erupted into pandemonium. Witness Australia's greatest sporting rivalry when Origin comes to the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, June 6.

“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. Since 2012, the team has played an annual fixture against the New South Wales Under-20s team for the Darren Lockyer Shield. 1 - Sam Thaiday was originally selected to play but withdrew due to a shoulder injury. 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. The Queensland Under-20 rugby league team, also known as Queensland Under-20s or Queensland U20, represents Queensland in the sport of rugby league at an under-20 age level. "That is always beneficial on the footy field when you know what [the other] is thinking.". 18th man: Tim Glasby.

Described by Gorden Tallis as “Queensland’s next forward leader”, his uncompromising style of play is perfectly suited to Origin. Hess is an absolute tear away when he is in form, and is basically impossible when close to the try line. He hasn’t quite had the same impact this year but to be fair to him, he isn’t on his own as the Cowboys are struggling. QUEENSLAND coach Kevin Walters has announced the Maroons will take a big selection gamble ahead of Origin II on Sunday night. If Hunt is fit, he is the best option Queensland have as a halfback this year.

GI is in line to be named the captain of Queensland this year. Ben Hunt and Cameron Munster have been given the reins to the team that will be looking to continue over a decade of dominance for Queensland over the NSW Blues, with the Maroons having won 12 of the last 13 series. He always seems to get under the skin of the Blues, and his defense is always difficult to crack. NSW coach Brad Fittler will announce his side later on Monday night. ( Log Out /  Dylan Napa 9. Hess had a breakout season for North Queensland in 2017 after being fast-tracked into the side to cover for injured prop Matt Scott. The 2018 series was won by New South Wales, after winning the first 2 games of the series, their first since 2014, and their second since 2005. Queensland Maroons Origin team for Game 1: 1. ( Log Out /  His form for Melbourne has been important without Cronk and Smith this year and the Maroons will call on his consistency this year as well. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. 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. This year however, is different. He was replaced by interchange forward David Taylor whilst Corey Parker was called onto the bench. Veteran front-rower Matt Scott also was overlooked after 22 appearances for Queensland, with Dylan Napa and Jarrod Wallace preferred as starting props. The Canberra hitman had a tough start to the season after being dumped to the NSW Cup but the move worked and he has rediscovered his mojo. He is one of the players the Maroons need to pick in the backline, as his carries out of dummy half have a big impact for the team. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Cameron Munster 7. Fri 22 Jun, 2018 ... Six debutantes named in Queensland women's Origin team. Interchange: 14 Michael Morgan, 15 Josh Papalii, 16 Coen Hess, 17 Jai Arrow. Now comes the somewhat boring part of the prediction process…. I think he will have the biggest impact off the bench, once the Blues defense has become fatigued. "They are so important the seven, six and nine these days. Queensland had already been playing in their maroon jerseys each year against New South Wales in their sky blue before the split in rugby football between union and league took place.

His match fitness will be a concern if he is picked, and I not expect he will be able to get through an 80 minute Origin game, so he may play reduced minutes. Despite the fact Johnathon Thurston is no longer in the team, I think Gavin Cooper still has what it takes to be part of the Queensland team going forward. 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.[1]. Chambers was one of the better players for Queensland last year. 2 - Billy Slater was originally selected to play but withdrew due to a knee injury sustained during Game II.

All is not lost Queensland fans, as you still have an awesome group of players, and some pretty decent players coming through to replace those departed legends. “It’s a must-win game — we all know that and Kevvie understands that — and you need someone who can create opportunities for the team and can win a game. Wed 06 Jun, 2018 Play by Play.

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. He was replaced by Jacob Lillyman. 2018 State of Origin teams Game 3 Advertisement Advertisement Queensland Maroons Number New South Wales Blues Billy Slater ... Queensland Maroons Origin 2 team news Maroons Game 2 line-up 1. With the departure of all the legends as mentioned above, the Maroons are going to need some experienced players to move the team around, and Billy is a legend in his own right that is capable of doing all that and more for Queensland. After missing the 2017 with a knee injury, Inglis returns as Queensland’s captain. Leaving Brisbane Broncos was the right call: Kevin Walters, Queensland State of Origin coach Kevin Walters defends Maroons' culture of loyalty over player axings. Another to make his debut in game three in 2017 when he came off the bench. He goes into this series as the most capped player in the halves, and will now be looked at as the lead play maker in the team. The Maroons take on New South Wales at the Melbourne Cricket Ground next Wednesday, June 6 in Game I of the Holden State of Origin … The long-standing combination between McCullough and Hunt is set to be crucial, Miles said. A tally of 101 games of Origin experience walked out the door with the representative retirements of Cooper Cronk, Johnathan Thurston and Cameron Smith over the last 12 months. "The worst part of my job is ringing those players [like Darius Boyd and Matt Scott] and letting them know they're not in the team," Walters said. A devastating ball runner who can punch holes through any defence and a player who will provide plenty of impact for the Maroons off the bench. Dodged a bullet after being put on report over the weekend, but avoided a charge leaving him free to play.

Maroons coach Kevin Walters has made some changes.Source:AAP. 1 - Daly Cherry-Evans was originally selected to play in game one but withdrew due to injury. Much like Cooper, even though Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk are out of the team, I think Felise Kaufusi has what is takes to be a serious threat for Queensland on the right edge of their attack. He needs to stand up big time in order to account for the big name players that are no longer playing.

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"It is some sort of cork but we believe he will be fine and do a great job for Queensland," Walters said. Queensland announce 18-man squad for State of Origin Game 1, 2019 Kevin Walters has shocked reporters with an emotional declaration of war “not …

Arrow left the Brisbane Broncos at the end of 2017 to take up a three-year offer at the Gold Coast. State of Origin 2018: QLD Team Predictions May 27, 2018 Brendan W Sport footy , Maroons , NRL , Queensland , Rugby League , State of Origin Now comes the somewhat boring part of the prediction process… He has been switched to fullback recently in a bid to spark their attack. There are very few players who can tackle as hard as Dylan Napa. The first Queensland rugby league team ever formed, like the first New South W… 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. A solid defender and capable tryscorer who can get through a stack of work in a game. 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.

He is still a great player in his own right, and has developed his kicking game in recent years to go along side with his dummy and run plays close to the line. 1 - The number 11 jumper was rested in honour of Arthur Beetson in Game One, which marked the 100th State Of Origin game, with Chris McQueen wearing the number 18 jumper. His kicking game is vastly improved and he will be required to kick ... and do some organising as well.". 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.

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