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The Latest Breaking News from Billy Slater

GALLERY: Next finals venue locked in for Knights, but not where you might think.

Plus all the photo's from Friday night's elimination semi.

Newcastle Herald

Darius Boyd: Maroons’ surprise choice of coach shows Origin is now in a league of its own

Former Queensland player’s appointment as head coach highlights how State of Origin has become disconnected from the proving ground of the NRL

The Guardian - AU

Perfect Storm: coach reveals ideal succession plan

Craig Bellamy will tell Melbourne officials one of his assistant coaches should replace him if he finishes up next year, believing they are ready and capable.

AAP

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Maroons search for new coach suffers double setback

Cameron Smith and Kevin Walters have ruled out replacing Billy Slater as Queensland State of Origin coach, leaving Matt Ballin and Ben Te'o as leading options.

AAP

Munster discusses Storm future amid PNG Chiefs links

Off contract next year, Cameron Munster says Melbourne's plans for life after Craig Bellamy will influence a decision on his NRL future.

AAP

Not right now: Storm job not in Slater's sights

Billy Slater has left the door ajar to replace Craig Bellamy at Melbourne, but says he's more likely to go back to Queensland if he returns to coaching.

AAP

Storm distance themselves from shock Slater Origin call

Melbourne boss Justin Rodski says Billy Slater's Queensland resignation is not linked to any approach from the Storm, as the Maroons consider their options.

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Legend reveals stance on Qld job as coach steps down

Queensland great Billy Slater has stood down as Maroons State of Origin coach, raising questions over both his next move and who will replace him.

AAP

Smith questions bunker's future after Origin 'rip-off'

The NRL has confirmed the bunker missed a knock-on that led to a crucial NSW try in the Blues' Origin-sealing win in Brisbane.

AAP

Maroons lose home fear factor in historic decider loss

Queensland's inability to handle favouritism and poor defence has given them the horrible record of losing back-to-back home Origin deciders for the first time.

AAP

Battered but not broken Blues look to unleash mayhem in State of Origin decider

But if Queensland pick up where they left off in game two, Billy Slater’s Maroons can condemn NSW to a fourth series loss in five years

The Guardian - AU

Slater backs Maroons star after Gould's 'cheat' attack

Queensland coach Billy Slater insists his side had no issue with referees after former NSW coach Phil Gould labelled hooker Harry Grant a cheat.

AAP

'Silence a lot': history calls for Blues in script flip

NSW have been bashed from pillar to post this State of Origin series but Laurie Daley has his team ready to play their best in the decider and make history.

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'A gem': Maroons son of gun a valued Johnny on the spot

Queensland 'Mr Fix-It' Max Plath can plug any hole any time, and his four-time premiership-winning father John has revealed his trade secrets run deep.

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'Sorry for all those comments': Slater clarifies future

Billy Slater says he wants to keep coaching Queensland, clarifying recent comments that cast doubt on his role, as Ben Ikin made the QRL's position clear.

AAP

'Through a brick wall': how Munster carries the torch

Words of wisdom from Queensland greats will be front of mind for Cameron Munster when he captains the team in a home State of Origin decider for the first time.

AAP

Why winning Brisbane decider is Cotter's Holy Grail

Reuben Cotter says Queensland's 2024 home decider loss still "burns" while teammate Kurt Capewell explains why he'll play his next Origin like it's his last.

AAP

'Brings fear': plot thickens on Maroons' plan for Walsh

Queensland continue to cast doubt into the NSW camp about their plans for dynamic Reece Walsh and Maroons forward Kurt Capewell has added to that mystery.

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'Ready to go': Carrigan's vow for first game in 38 days

Patrick Carrigan has been a mainstay for Queensland ever since 2022 and he has revealed why Billy Slater's faith in him after ankle surgery will be justified.

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'Cause trouble': Maroons leaper issues Tedesco warning

Recalled Queensland forward Jeremiah Nanai has let NSW fullback James Tedesco know he's back, while committing to Samoa for the Rugby League World Cup.

AAP

'Won't sign another contract': Maroons coach on future

Queensland coach Billy Slater does not expect this year's State of Origin decider to be his last but will proceed as coach on a handshake basis.

AAP

Maroons recall Cowboys high flyer for Origin decider

Queensland will seek their first State of Origin win in Brisbane since 2023 with a new-look forward pack that includes recalled Jeremiah Nanai and Pat Carrigan.

AAP

Sorry Laurie: tale of two coaches exposes Daley's Blues

The coaching smarts of Queensland's Billy Slater and NSW mentor Laurie Daley are proving poles apart ahead of the State of Origin series decider in Brisbane.

AAP

Coaching genius unleashes Mad Max in Maroon

Queensland star Max Plath showcased his 'do anything, anywhere, anytime' approach in a stunning win after coach Billy Slater's masterful advice before kick-off.

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'No fear': Smith gives Maroons half ultimate accolade

Former Queensland captain Cameron Smith says Maroons half Sam Walker is playing with the composure of a 20-game veteran and made his critics eat their words.

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