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Joel Gould

Eels forward Hopgood on cusp of Maroons debut: Miles

Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood had plenty to celebrate in a stellar 2023 season. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

The door is ajar for Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood to secure a Queensland debut this year - and Maroons chairman of selectors Gene Miles wants him to bash it down.

The 24-year-old was named as 19th man in game three of last year's State of Origin series by Maroons coach Billy Slater after a stellar season for the Eels where he played every game.

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