Just $25/month. Sarah is a journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald. Editor's note: Kalyn Ponga was removed from the Maroons fullback option on October 9 after it was announced he has been ruled out for the series. Get your 14 day free trial >, Full squad: Jai Arrow, AJ Brimson, Daly Cherry-Evans, Kurt Capewell, Kyle Feldt, David Fifita, Thomas Flegler, Jake Friend, Dane Gagai, Tim Glasby, Coen Hess, Valentine Holmes, Corey Horsburgh, Ben Hunt, Felise Kaufusi, Ethan Lowe, Reed Mahoney, Moses Mbye, Josh McGuire, Anthony Milford, Michael Morgan, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Cameron Munster, Dylan Napa, Corey Norman, Corey Oates, Joe Ofahengaue, Josh Papalii, Kalyn Ponga, Phillip Sami, Jadyn Su’A, Jarrod Wallace, Christian Welch. This year's State of Origin series will be like no other - played in November with a full season of form to consider when selectors name their squads. The Knights fullback will miss the Origin in 2020 so to have surgery on his injured shoulder. Bennett has experience in the Origin arena having previously coached the Queensland side from 1986 to 1988, 1998 to 2001 and 2003. The NRL.com experts have their say on how NSW and Queensland should line up based on current form. State of Origin Team Selector: Choose your 2020 squads. "Mal is an Origin legend and his presence in the series will add an additional layer of excitement for our fans and players.". With no Tests scheduled for this year, Meninga will temporarily step down from his national duties and forgo his Kangaroos salary to join Bennett, who he first worked with at Brisbane's police academy more than 40 years ago. NSW coach Brad Fittler and QLD counterpart Kevin Walters will again lock horns in the 2020 Origin series. In a strategic move away from the traditional Emerging Origin camp, Maroons coach Kevin Walters decided he wanted the complete squad at the pre-season camp to begin preparations for the 2020 campaign. "He gave me my first jersey, so I thanked him for that," he said. "He understands Origin and cares deeply about the maroon jersey and what it means to the people of Queensland. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), Wayne Bennett named Maroons coach ahead of 2020 State of Origin series, The NRL grand final may be grand this year, but it won't actually be final, Kevin Walters named as new coach of Brisbane Broncos, Forget the past and ignore the future, Geelong's time is now, Penrith reach first NRL grand final since 2003 with thrilling win over South Sydney, Geelong through to AFL grand final after convincing win over Brisbane, The Brownlow Medal will look different this year — here's everything you need to know, Record lap puts Cameron Waters into pole position after Bathurst shootout, Is it going to rain at Bathurst? Using our interactive Origin Team Selector, you can pick a 17-man squad for the Blues and the Maroons. The 2020 Origin series will be … "Mal will be a great sounding-board for myself, support staff and the players," Bennett said. Some players will storm into contention while others will have to remain fit and ready from the sidelines if their side doesn't make the playoffs. Sign up for a free NRL Account to access this survey and other exclusive content. No lock-in contract. Valentine Holmes returns and there’s 10 players on the list who have not played an Origin game yet. Bennett only took the reigns as Queensland coach last week, following Kevin Walters’ appointment as Brisbane Broncos coach. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Meninga's arrival gives unprecedented coaching punch to a greenhorn squad out to defy an injury list that includes Kalyn Ponga, David Fifita, Michael Morgan and Moses Mbye, while Valentine Holmes is suspended for the November 4 series opener. Meninga was coached by Bennett at the Maroons, Canberra Raiders and Brisbane club Souths during his decorated playing career. Queensland's underdog State of Origin outfit will be powered by a coaching dream team, with Mal Meninga joining Wayne Bennett's staff for next month's series. In a huge boost to the game's celebrations around the 40-year anniversary of State of Origin, Bennett, as first reported by the Herald last month, will look to add to his five Origin series wins as Maroons coach. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. "From my perspective, it's great to be involved and to work under Wayne and the current batch of players is something that I'm really excited about," Meninga said in a statement. Author NRL.com Timestamp Wed 14 Oct 2020, 09:29 AM Share on social media. No lock-in contract. This is the Queensland Origin coaching dream team.” media_camera Bennett beat Meninga to the Maroons head coach role for 2020 but Mal will still join him for the Origin series. "I've heard he's a great people manager and cares a lot about his players, it would be interesting to see what I can learn from him.". This will see the event run back to back, in NSW in 2021 and back home here in QLD in 2022 before returning to its normal two-year cycle in 2024. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Labor has retained power in the ACT. Mal Meninga joins Wayne Bennett to form Queensland State of Origin coaching dream team Posted 13 m minutes ago Thu Thursday 15 Oct October 2020 at 6:25am There's not a … The views in this article do not necessarily express the opinions of the NRL, ARL Commission, NRL clubs or state associations. Bennett to coach Queensland 17 years after last Origin stint. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. Get your 14 day free trial >, Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. State of Origin 2020: Kalyn Ponga, Queensland Maroons squad, fullback, team, injury | FOX SPORTS NRL ARLC chairman Peter V'landys said the disruption to the rugby league calendar caused by COVID-19 had cleared the way for Meninga to join the Maroons. The biggest Aussie sports and the best from overseas. Dylan Napa, Jarrod Wallace, Corey Norman, and Tim Glasby also don’t make the cut. "It's exciting for him and I wish him all the best.". Wayne Bennett has beaten Mal Meninga to the vacant Queensland coaching job and will lead the Maroons this November in their quest to deny NSW an Origin three-peat. Sign up here. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Sports news, results and expert commentary delivered straight to your inbox each weekday. The pair boast 14 State of Origin series wins between them as Queensland coach, while the experienced Neil Henry — a key strategist behind some of Meninga's nine series wins — has replaced Justin Hodges on Bennett's staff. He was the leading vote getter (51.5 per cent) at that time. Already have an NRL Account? But Meninga's follow-up offer of support to work as an assistant coach has been accepted by Bennett, and the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) on Thursday conceded there were "exceptional circumstances" in approving the move. Stream over 50 sports live & anytime on your TV or favourite device with KAYO SPORTS. Australia coach Meninga was pipped for the Maroons job by Bennett when Kevin Walters was forced to relinquish the role after being appointed Brisbane Broncos coach. After almost two decades in the Origin wilderness, Wayne Bennett is set to return at the helm of the Maroons. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Kayo is your ticket to the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. This year's State of Origin series will be like no other - played in November with a full season of form to consider when selectors name their squads. Ponga said Bennett's ability to bring a team together would come in handy come Origin time. And what effect will the finals series have on selections? The 2020 State of Origin event has been postponed due to the impact of COVID-19 until Friday 18 – Saturday 19 June 2021 and will remain at C.ex International Stadium, Coffs Harbour. "When you get in that sort of arena, especially with the way the game is, it is a lot about passion, commitment, trust," he said. The Blues appear to … Who should the Blues choose in their bid to win three straight series? This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. Author NRL.com Timestamp Mon 12 Oct 2020, 10:21 AM Share on social media. The chances of NSW winning three straight State of Origin series for the first time in 15 years are looking stronger by the day. Michael Chammas is a sports reporter with The Sydney Morning Herald. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. "Those sort of things you rely heavily on, because you can't really learn a game plan all that much in a week.". That decision, which was based on a recommendation from a committee that included Ben Ikin, was finalised at a board meeting on Wednesday. Queensland Rugby League has today named 33 players in the 2020 Queensland Maroons squad, with a number of exciting new faces featuring in the line-up. For & Against: Can Raiders go one better than 2019? Foxsports.com.au has come up with a best 17 - the team we think is most likely to line up if the game was played tomorrow. Round 10 feature: Roosters and Raiders reignite rivalry, The value of Roosters playmakers without the ball, Kimmorley: Hughes must own Melbourne's attack. Bennett will have the opportunity to eye up Ponga's form this weekend, with the Rabbitohs going up against the Knights in the elimination final on Sunday. NSW appear to have a more settled squad heading into the series while Queensland can never be underestimated with their long-standing ability to unearth a representative diamond from the Telstra Premiership rough. Christian Welch is stiff to miss out but he’s currently recovering from a knee reconstruction. You will need an NRL Account to make your selections, if you don't have one - sign up, it's free and gives you great access and many benefits right across the NRL Digital Network. Holmes is on the wing and Corey Horsburgh earns a debut on the back of a strong 2019 season with the Raiders. Ponga said it was an emotional goodbye with Kevin Walters, who informed last year's squad of his move to the Broncos on Tuesday. Queensland has named a 33-player squad in preparation for the 2020 State of Origin series. Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga was told of the news by reporters during an interview for Fox League’s NRL Finals launch on Wednesday.
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