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'Not an easy decision': Cowboys axe Origin star

The Cowboys have dumped Jeremiah Nanai after their season-opening loss against Manly. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Queensland State of Origin forward Jeremiah Nanai has been dropped by North Queensland after the Cowboys' ugly start to the 2025 season.

Nanai had a night to forget in his side's 42-12 loss to Manly to open round one, with the 22-year-old clocking up more missed tackles (four) than runs (three). 

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