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The Latest Breaking News from Billy Slater

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will return to the lock position for Queensland in State of Origin II in what looms as a crucial role, replacing the injured Reuben Cotter.

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How the King inspired Taulagi Origin rise

Murray Taulagi played rugby union until he was 16 but says a brush with Wally Lewis was all it took to convince him to pledge his allegiance to the Maroons.

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Blues' Origin moves won't distract Slater

Queensland coach Billy Slater isn't preoccupied by the Blues' reaction to a series-opening State of Origin loss likely to prompt five NSW selection changes.

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Maroons squad revealed for Origin game two as Murray Taulagi gets the call-up

Jai Arrow will start on the bench for the Maroons as Billy Slater confirms fresh blood will replace the injured Xavier Coates.

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Arrow, Taulagi in for steady Slater's Qld

Queensland coach Billy Slater has replaced the injured Reuben Cotter and Xavier Coates with Jai Arrow and Murray Taulagi respectively for State of Origin II.

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Carrigan set to cover Cotter Origin blow

Pat Carrigan says he will do what he can to cover the massive loss of injured Queensland forward Reuben Cotter in the second State of Origin clash.

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Taulagi on pole for maiden Maroons call-up

Murray Taulagi's red-hot form for the North Queensland Cowboys looks set to throw him into a Maroons debut in Perth.

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Campo's Corner: Why the power of Queensland's dynasty is as strong as ever

The record books might say Queensland's incredible Origin dynasty is over, but in new coach Billy Slater, the eight-year winning streak is still alive.

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Link man Gagai hails Slater Origin spirit

Dane Gagai has been around the Queensland team long enough to see how Billy Slater is doing what Mal Meninga did to turn the tables on NSW in State of Origin.

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Ponga, Gagai praise Slater's 'phenomenal' Origin coaching debut

The Knights duo credited Slater for inspiring the win.

Newcastle Herald

Morning mail: cabinet meets amid rising cost-of-living concerns, plastic clean-up success, death rate fell in 2020

Thursday: Labor faces calls to provide relief for households from inflation. Plus: plastic pollution on Australia’s coast falls by up to 30%

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Booze ban behind Munster's Qld 'madness'

Cameron Munster hasn't been tempted to break his booze ban while in Origin camp, even after his teammates toasted his man of the match performance in Sydney.

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State of Origin: Qld breaks Sydney drought as NSW denied in final seconds

Isaah Yeo came within a metre of scoring the equaliser for NSW in the final seconds before Qld held on for a gutsy 16-10 win in the State of Origin opener.

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How the Maroons' bench won them State of Origin I against a fancied NSW Blues side

Almost every word to describe an interchange player has a derisive, diminishing connotation, but the Maroons' bench players were every bit as valuable as the flashy superstars in game one.

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No.1 priority: Slater hopes to bring the best out of Ponga

Ponga will play just his fifth Origin on Wednesday night.

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Origin scene for Kangaroos No.7 battle

Incumbent Kangaroos No.7 Daly Cherry-Evans can peg back Nathan Cleary's charge for his green and gold jersey with a good State of Origin showing.

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Bellamy lessons guide Slater in Origin

Rookie Queensland Origin coach Billy Slater says part of his job is instilling belief in his players, but they have returned the favour for him.

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Queensland out to defy State of Origin expectations against heavily favoured NSW

Maroons count on inspirational qualities of their novice coach with Blues holding talent advantage yet again

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Maroons plan to topple NSW Panther clique

Daly Cherry-Evans will rely on his own solid spine combination to counter a Penrith-heavy NSW unit that proved too good in last year's State of Origin.

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Origin call has Coates floating on clouds

Work with retired Collingwood AFL captain Nick Maxwell has added to Queenslander Xavier Coates' aerial threat ahead of Wednesday's State of Origin opener.

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Long-term combinations key for NSW: Stuart

NSW have found proper stability in their spine for the first time since Ricky Stuart and Laurie Daley played together at State of Origin levek.

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Smith puts Fa'asuamaleaui at Origin ease

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has enjoyed his reunion with former Melbourne star Cameron Smith, who he says has had a calming influence in Origin camp.

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Tino, Haas poised to renew Origin rivalry

Queensland's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says he's ready to play in the front-row in next week's State of Origin opener, and resume hostilities with NSW's Payne Haas.

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Ponga eyeing big 2022 Origin campaign

Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga believes he's ready for his best State of Origin series yet as he arrives in Maroons camp fit and focused on beating NSW.

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Slater expects Grant to join Qld camp

Harry Grant has battled a groin niggle and bout of the flu but Queensland coach Billy Slater expects him to join the squad as planned on Wednesday.

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