Kalyn Ponga was surprised to hear his name linked with Queensland's halfback vacancy as the Maroons deliberate over where to play the in-form Newcastle co-captain in the State of Origin opener.
Ponga may still have the chance to play in his preferred fullback position, but the Maroons have a wealth of talent at No.1, with Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow also available.
