State of Origin is so often about Queensland but more so than anytime in recent series this year is all about the Maroons. It is about Billy Slater and a raft of debutants. It is even about the Blues diverging from recent style to react to Queensland’s team selections.
Not since Paul Vautin have Queensland handed the reins to a coach without any experience at a senior level. That masterstroke in 1995 led to arguably the most iconic series win in the 42-year history of Origin. This time around Maroons fans are frothing at the prospect of a similarly memorable victory.
