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The Latest Breaking News from Billy Slater

Fifita's standard still below last year: Slater

Queensland coach Billy Slater has explained why he overlooked David Fifita and dropped Jaydn Su'A for the State of Origin series decider.

AAP · Jul 8, 2024

Slater rejects claims he's rattled ahead of decider

Billy Slater has insisted a decision not to have his Queensland players front the media at the start of State of Origin camp is not a sign he is rattled.

AAP · Jul 8, 2024

Ponga back, Fifita snubbed in Maroons team revamp

Queensland have recalled Kalyn Ponga, Selwyn Cobbo and Dane Gagai for the State of Origin series decider, with David Fifita left out again.

AAP · Jul 7, 2024

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Maroons coach Slater unfazed by Grant, Ponga concerns

Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant have both been dealing with fitness concerns in recent weeks, but that won't necessarily rule them out of State of Origin III.

AAP · Jul 7, 2024

Cowboys quick learner Luki in frame for Maroons debut

North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki is close to a Queensland debut after putting into operation advice he received in Maroons camp from Felise Kaufusi.

AAP · Jul 4, 2024

Maroons eyes on Titans' Fifita in Big Banana showdown

Gold Coast forward David Fifita will play Cronulla in Coffs Harbour on the cusp of a Queensland recall as versatile teammate AJ Brimson gets set to return.

AAP · Jul 1, 2024

Cobbo tipped for Origin recall but Slater has options

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters insists Selwyn Cobbo is ripe for a Queensland recall as Maroons coach Billy Slater has to replace injured winger Xavier Coates.

AAP · Jul 1, 2024

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Xavier Coates out of Origin III with hamstring issue

Xavier Coates will be unavailable for the third State of Origin match after scans revealed the winger tore his hamstring while on duty with Melbourne.

AAP · Jun 30, 2024

Tabuai-Fidow injury compounds Maroons' Origin woes

Queensland will sweat on news of the extent of centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's shoulder injury after the 38-18 loss to NSW in the second State of Origin match.

AAP · Jun 26, 2024

'Beast mode': Mitchell to weave more magic in Brisbane

Latrell Mitchell wants to lead NSW to State of Origin glory, vowing to bring his best to the game three decider in Brisbane.

AAP · Jun 26, 2024

Mauled Maroons in disarray after MCG massacre

Queensland capitulated up front in a 38-18 State of Origin loss to NSW and must find firepower and mongrel in the forwards in the decider in Brisbane.

AAP · Jun 26, 2024

Slater and DCE on cusp of joining Maroons great duos

Maroons coach Billy Slater and captain Daly Cherry-Evans are closing in on a rare feat of three Origin series wins in a row as a combination.

AAP · Jun 25, 2024

Slater-Maguire feud adds spice to Origin build-up

Michael Maguire and Queensland counterpart Billy Slater insist they remain on good terms after the NSW coach kicked off a war of words.

AAP · Jun 25, 2024

Maroons No.1 Walsh won't carry demons at MCG: Slater

Queensland coach Billy Slater says Reece Walsh is ready to fire in the State of Orgin clash at the MCG with no self-doubts from his game one concussion.

AAP · Jun 25, 2024

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AAP · Jun 25, 2024

Fifita backed by Tino to regain his Maroons jersey

David Fifita had a blinder for Gold Coast against the Warriors, and injured Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is backing him to return to the Maroons side.

AAP · Jun 24, 2024

Maroons will Axe MCG hoodoo to repeat 1995: Gillmeister

Queensland great Trevor Gillmeister captained the Maroons to their only Origin win at the MCG in 1995 and says Daly Cherry-Evans will break the 29-year-hoodoo.

AAP · Jun 23, 2024

Maroons 'destroyer' Carrigan ready to go extra Myles

Queensland great Nate Myles, now team manager, is loathed in NSW but his legacy for Maroons lock Pat Carrigan is a reminder about State of Origin standards.

AAP · Jun 20, 2024

'Special player': Maroon Carrigan backs Cobbo to shine

Queensland and Brisbane flyer Selwyn Cobbo has returned to his home town of Cherbourg to recharge his batteries after he was left out of the Maroons squad.

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AAP · Jun 18, 2024

Capewell ready to be Mr Fix-it for Maroons after recall

Veteran forward Kurt Capewell is back for Queensland in the role of a bench utility and will play his 10th State of Origin match at the MCG.

AAP · Jun 16, 2024

Slater explains Cobbo omission as Walsh fit for Maroons

Queensland coach Billy Slater says dropped bench utility Selwyn Cobbo is "not quite 100 per cent" and insists Reece Walsh is fit to play game two of Origin.

AAP · Jun 13, 2024

'Billy will select him': Walsh on track for Origin

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Reece Walsh has made good progress with concussion protocols and will be fit for Queensland in game two of State of Origin.

AAP · Jun 6, 2024

Dearden cements Origin credentials in DCE masterclass

Tom Dearden is one of the NRL's most exciting young playmakers, but his maturity in the Maroons' demolition of NSW shows why he will be a future Origin leader.

AAP · Jun 6, 2024

Josh Hannay could be new Eels coach: J'maine Hopgood

Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood says Maroons and Cronulla assistant Josh Hannay would be a strong hire as the Eels look to fill their head-coaching role.

AAP · Jun 5, 2024

'Am I in trouble?': Hammer strikes after Slater chat

Queensland hat-trick hero Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow thought he was in for a dressing-down when coach Billy Slater came on the field to talk to him during Origin I.

AAP · Jun 5, 2024

DCE, Slater warn Blues that Origin best is yet to come

Queensland coach Billy Slater and team veterans are looking for vast improvements for the rest of the State of Origin series despite thrashing NSW 38-10.

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