QUEENSLAND SQUAD: 1. Even though McGuire hasn’t played in a number of weeks, I think the Maroons are desperate this year and if he is fit, he will be picked in the 13 jersey. Before this series, Queensland had won 21 times, NSW 13 times, with two series drawn. Valentine Holmes Veteran front-rower Matt Scott also was overlooked after 22 appearances for Queensland, with Dylan Napa and Jarrod Wallace preferred as starting props. His dummy half running and run metres in general are a huge part of this team, and he seems to always come into form in the Origin arena. Another to make his debut in game three in 2017 when he came off the bench. If ever there is a year that he needs to stand up and put in a vintage GI performance, it’s this year. After his controversial omission from game one last year, is now the elder statesman in the absence of Thurston, Cronk and Smith. There is no more JT, no more Cooper Cronk and no more Cameron. He was replaced by Jacob Lillyman. Leaving Brisbane Broncos was the right call: Kevin Walters, Queensland State of Origin coach Kevin Walters defends Maroons' culture of loyalty over player axings. With all the speed that the Blues are most likely going to have in their lineup, the Maroons are going to need some pace themselves. Described by Queensland great Darren Lockyer as a “natural footballer”, he has more than 200 first grade games under his belt. The 28-year-old makes the step up to Origin after more than 220 first grade games and more than 10 years worth of great service for Brisbane. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I think his experience in Origin and his proven play making ability at that level will see him edge out Daly Cherry-Evans. Dane Gagai has been an important cog in the Queensland machine the past few seasons. All is not lost Queensland fans, as you still have an awesome group of players, and some pretty decent players coming through to replace those departed legends. Tickets available at NRL.com/tickets. More than 55,000 tickets have been sold for the series opener, with a crowd in excess of 80,000 expected. Will be eager to prove his worth, having just signed a rich long-term deal with Gold Coast. Made his Origin debut in game three in 2017 replacing the injured Johnathan Thurston, and in 2018 he gets the chance to make the position his own. Greg Inglis (C) 4. Queensland chairman of selectors Gene Miles urged Munster, Hunt and McCullough to grab their golden chance to pin down long-term Origin careers. This position could go to a number of players, but I’m backing Morgan to hold his utility spot on the bench. QUEENSLAND has announced its team for the State of Origin series opener on June 6, confirming several selection shocks.

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