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Maroons bolters Mann, Plath get coach Slater tick

Billy Slater says Queensland hopefuls Max Plath and Kurt Mann are showing habits in their game that are "Origin worthy" as the duo enter selection frame.

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Ponga genius inspires Knights to home win over Dolphins

Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga has turned in one of his best all-round games in a 26-12 win over the Dolphins to keep the Knights undefeated after two rounds.

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Why Nanai will become a more fearsome Cowboys beast

North Queensland second-rower Jeremiah Nanai is one of the game's best attacking forwards and has now set his sights on becoming just as damaging in defence.

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Fatty goes from lipstick, high heels to Origin glory

Queensland's 1995 State of Origin coach Paul Vautin has waxed lyrical about a famous 3-0 series win and what it means for today's Maroons 30 years later.

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Maroons reunion of 1995 heroes to inspire Slater's men

Queensland's heroic 1995 State of Origin side, who won 3-0 against the odds, will be honoured this week as the Maroons gain an early boost to their campaign.

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Craig Bellamy: where does Storm coach sit in pantheon of Australian greats?

Heading into his 10th NRL grand final, the Melbourne master is considered among the best ever – and maybe even of any sporting code

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Munster's $1.4m sacrifice may net Premiership reward

It was Penrith's dominance that prompted Cameron Munster to make a $1.4 million sacrifice and stay at Melbourne. He can make that worthwhile in the grand final.

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Slater tips give Cowboys No.1 Drinkwater attacking edge

North Queensland No.1 Scott Drinkwater is statistically the most creative force in the NRL after heeding some key lessons from Billy Slater.

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Modern masters consider Smith an inevitable Immortal

Johnathan Thurston and Benji Marshall believe it's only a matter of time until Cameron Smith becomes one of rugby league's next Immortals.

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Ron Coote becomes rugby league's 14th Immortal

Ron Coote has been named rugby league's 14th Immortal at a glittering awards ceremony in Sydney, crowning the career of one of the game's greatest players.

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Smith ready for Immortality after Hall of Fame call

Cameron Smith is eligible to become rugby league's next Immortal, after the NRL confirmed he would at the very least be elevated into the game's Hall of Fame.

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'Walsh hit a fair bit without footy': Slater fumes

Queensland coach Billy Slater says match officials will have to review their performance after fullback Reece Walsh was hit illegally in the Origin decider loss

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Blues topple Qld fortress for comeback Origin victory

New South Wales have won a Brisbane decider for just the third time, beating Queensland 14-4 to claim the State of Origin series 2-1.

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NSW Blues beat Queensland Maroons: State of Origin 2024 Game 3 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: NSW claimed the 2024 series with a thrilling 14-4 victory over Queensland at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane

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Queensland pack will fire up after barbs: Cherry-Evans

Queensland's forwards will need to find an air of mongrel if they are to beat NSW in the State of Origin series decider, says skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.

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Walsh, Ponga pairing a Maroons flashback to 2018

Queensland coach Billy Slater and Kalyn Ponga played in the same State of Origin side in 2018, and now Ponga will share the stage with fellow No.1 Reece Walsh.

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'Fake news': Slater blasts Cobbo falling-out report

Queensland coach Billy Slater says he has a strong bond with Selwyn Cobbo, and rubbished a report the Maroons winger was not seeing eye-to-eye with coaches.

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Blues refuse to buy into Queensland spirit 'bravado'

NSW State of Origin players have heard the Maroons talk about the Queensland spirit for generations. They're still not sure it actually exists.

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Elias latest to claim Slater showing signs of pressure

NSW State of Origin great Ben Elias has joined Paul Gallen in questioning if Quuensland coach Billy Slater has been rattled.

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Su'A plans Maroons return after starring for Dragons

Jaydn Su'A responded to his State of Origin axing with a blinder in St George Illawarra's 30-26 win over Brisbane and has opened up about his motivations.

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Slater warns Suncorp won't guarantee Maroons victory

Queensland have a stellar record in State of Origin series deciders but more than the venue will be required for the Maroons to win, says coach Billy Slater.

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Slater 'rattled' by Blues' Origin II dominance: Gallen

Paul Gallen believes Queensland coach Billy Slater is facing an uphill battle to maintain the Maroons' grip on the State of Origin shield.

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NRL must make 'money man' Langer next Immortal: Walters

Brisbane and Queensland great Allan Langer has been overlooked in the past for Immortal status but Kevin Walters says it's time for 'Alf' to join the list.

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Maroons draw on memories of Origin 'chaos' for decider

Queensland's ability to overcome a string of setbacks and win the 2022 State of Origin series in Brisbane is fuelling belief ahead of another decider.

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Cameron Smith in Immortal race under NRL's new rules

The NRL has announced it will add another Immortal in 2024, with Cameron Smith now eligible under new rules announced by the league.

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