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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.

ABC News

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

Ponga will play just his fifth Origin on Wednesday night.

Newcastle Herald

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

'Different story' as Munster eyes Origin

Pivotal five-eighth Cameron Munster admits he needs to show "he's worth the money" after a disappointing 2021 for Queensland and the Storm.

AAP

Qld hard man Cotter to aim up in Origin

Queensland debutant Reuben Cotter will be giving away 15cm and 11kg to opposition lock Isaah Yeo in next week's State of Origin opener.

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Queensland State of Origin squad features four debutants as Billy Slater shakes up Maroons

Billy Slater names four State of Origin debutants in his first Queensland squad as the Maroons seek to win back the shield.

AAP

Cobbo one of four Maroons Origin debutants

Teenage NRL sensation Selwyn Cobbo is one of four debutants named by Queensland coach Billy Slater for the State of Origin series opener.

AAP

Queensland's turn to make big Origin calls

A day after Brad Fittler has taken the first big gamble of the State of Origin series, Queensland coach Billy Slater will unveil his maiden Maroons side.

Newcastle Herald

Knights skipper Kalyn Ponga primed to look after No.1 for Queensland

"Anyone who gets to wear that Maroons jersey, it's special."

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AAP

Slater to lift Ponga as Maroons assemble

Set to serve as a bridge between Queensland State of Origin generations, Dane Gagai is excited by what Billy Slater can bring to the new-look side this season.

AAP

Teary Tino's regret ahead of Origin call

His own harshest critic, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui doesn't think he's worthy of a Queensland call-up despite his titanic efforts for the Gold Coast this NRL season.

AAP

Broncos young gun backed for Maroons

Brisbane young gun Selwyn Cobbo has been backed as a Queensland State of Origin bolter by NRL teammate Kotoni Staggs after the Maroons lost winger Kyle Feldt.

ABC News

Campo's Corner: We're about to find out if North Queensland are for real

The Cowboys have come from nowhere to sit in the top four. But Nick Campton asks, can they prove they're a serious contender for the NRL premiership?

AAP

Origin speculation excites Cowboys youth

A number of North Queensland's young guns are coming into the discussion about possible Queensland Origin selection.

AAP

Arrow keen to make Origin amends for Qld

South Sydney's Jai Arrow is keen to make things right with Queensland after being kicked out of State of Origin camp in 2021.

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Cowboys' magical Murray tipped for Origin

After an audacious offload and a two-try salvo in North Queensland's win over Wests Tigers, Murray Taulagi has made a strong pitch for Maroons selection.

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