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Old housemate on high alert for rejuvenated Ponga

Connor Watson has endured a similar path to the State of Origin decider as Kalyn Ponga and he knows how dangerous his old housemate can be for Queensland.

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Ponga's vision of Walsh combo lifts Maroons for decider

Kalyn Ponga says he's imagined combining with Reece Walsh in attack for Queensland in a foregleam of what the dynamic duo could do in the Origin decider.

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Barnett Origin debut after missing birth for Blues

Mitchell Barnett's work ethic helped convince Michael Maguire to hand him a NSW State of Origin debut, after he missed the birth of his child for training.

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Knights pair assemble for Maroons' Origin decider

Newcastle teammates Dane Gagai and Kalyn Ponga will be key to Queensland's fortunes after being recalled for the Brisbane State of Origin decider.

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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.

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Maguire puts Tallis in glass house over Origin blasts

Michael Maguire has relit his feud with Queensland officials and former players, accusing Gorden Tallis of being one of those living in glass houses.

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Burton comes up clutch on eve of NSW team selection

With a spot in the NSW State of Origin team set to open up, Matt Burton has sent a timely reminder of his ability to excel in pressure situations.

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Manly keep open mind on Trbojevic's centre shift

Manly have kept their options open on Tom Trbojevic playing centre on his return from injury, and won't stop him playing State of Origin III if picked.

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Cowboys will put a target on DCE: Dearden warns

North Queensland playmaker Tom Dearden plays with Manly half Daly Cherry-Evans for Queensland but there will be no love lost in the NRL clash in Townsville.

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Broncos face forwards crisis ahead of Panthers showdown

The Broncos welcome back their State of Origin stars against the Panthers but have just seven middle and edge forwards available from the top 30 due to injury.

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'All cake no icing' as Panthers fall to gutsy Cowboys

A total of 10 State of Origin representatives watched from the sidelines as defensively steely North Queensland stunned Penrith in wet conditions.

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Debt collection giant Panthera puts large parts of its business into administration

A Guardian Australia investigation has revealed Panthera had circumvented blacklisting designed to stop it operating in Victoria

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Maroons' Tabuai-Fidow boost as clubs rest Origin stars

Dolphins star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will be among a galaxy of stars to miss the NRL's round 17, but will be fit to boost Queensland in State of Origin III.

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Back injury leaves J'maine Hopgood's season in tatters

J'maine Hopgood is all but guaranteed to have played his last NRL game for the year, with Parramatta confirming the lock is set for back surgery.

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Against all odds: Leniu lauds NSW bruise brother Haas

Spencer Leniu says the heroics of NSW State of Origin teammate Payne Haas has encouraged him to maintain the rage against Queensland in game three.

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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.

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Night of horrors readies Edwards for Origin onslaught

Queensland can throw whatever they want at new NSW fullback Dylan Edwards, who believes he can handle the pressure of his Origin debut.

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Sharks sweet as NRL teams sweat on Origin stars

Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has been able to name a settled side to face Canterbury with no Sharks players part of the State of Origin battle.

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'Latrell not in our heads': Hunt responds to Joey barb

Queensland hooker Ben Hunt has hit back at Andrew Johns' claims that NSW centre Latrell Mitchell has them rattled ahead of the MCG State of Origin showdown.

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Souths dare to dream after keeping Manly scoreless

South Sydney have beaten Manly 14-0 in a low-scoring NRL game that made a strong case for stand-alone State of Origin blocks.

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Suaalii mimics Walsh as Blues step up Origin II prep

When the Blues wanted someone to emulate Reece Walsh as they worked on plans to stop Queensland's No.1 they called on Origin 'villain' Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

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'Damaging' Maroon Nanai injury-free and set for MCG

Queensland's fast-improving second-rower Jeremiah Nanai has overcome a calf niggle and is set to face the Blues in game two of the State of Origin series.

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Stuart blasts NSW over star's 'disgraceful' treatment

Under-fire NSW coach Michael Maguire has come under more criticism, this time from Raiders mentor Ricky Stuart over the Blues' treatment of Hudson Young.

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From a wheelchair to the MCG: Watson's Origin journey

Twelve months ago, Connor Watson was pondering the end of his rugby league career - now he's ready to debut in State of Origin, wherever he is asked to play.

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Nanai fails to train with Maroons due to calf 'niggle'

Queensland have concerns over the fitness of forward Jeremiah Nanai ahead of the second State of Origin clash in Melbourne.

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