The Latest Breaking News from Johnathan Thurston

‘Can it get more Aussie?’: Bluey State of Origin episode tells a relatable tale of a family divided

Retired commentator Ray Warren appears in the episode, which has been praised for its heartwarming – and wrenching – depiction of the epic contest

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022

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.

ABC News · Jun 9, 2022

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.

AAP · Jun 9, 2022

Queensland's Billy Slater names his Origin coaching panel, with Maroons legends Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston joining Josh Hannay

Queensland coach Billy Slater is pulling out all the stops for the 2022 series, announcing his teammates from the Maroons' golden generation Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston will be part of the coaching panel.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

Slater gets Maroons coaches dream team

Billy Slater will bring Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston into Queensland State of Origin camp as assistants in his first year as Maroons coach.

AAP · Mar 28, 2022

Sea Eagles star Tom Trbojevic is chasing a different kind of greatness in 2022

Tom Trbojevic has started 2022 just as he ended last year, but the Manly Sea Eagles star is chasing a different sort of greatness this time around.

ABC News · Feb 18, 2022