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EXCLUSIVE ORIGIN ANALYSIS: THE PROPS

Posted on: May 22, 2014 /
Categories: General, Queensland

YESTERDAY we showed you Queensland’s dominance through the spine, the 1, 6, 7, and 9, with the stats confirming that Slater, Thurston, Cronk and Smith are quite simply four of the best to ever pull on a Maroon jersey. Grim news for the Blues, but can they square things up with the numbers for starting… Read More

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THE NIGHT RAGING BULL WENT BERSERK…

Posted on: May 22, 2014 /
Categories: General, Queensland

Lote Tuqiri remembers 2002 like it was yesterday. Gordie going nuts after being baited by the crowd (and Lote), and giving Hodgo a serve were just two highlights of a hectic series. DEPENDING ON whether you wear maroon or sky blue, you can either thank…

Wally Lewis: Queensland Streak can keep going

Posted on: May 21, 2014 /
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Categories: General, Queensland

The King Wally Lewis wants to see his beloved Maroons inflict more than 10 series defeats in a row after his childhood was spent watching Queensland teams flogged by Queenslanders in blue jerseys. Check out the video on his amazement at the streak so far.

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Wiser Woods ready to rip into Maroons

Posted on: May 21, 2014 /
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Categories: General, New South Wales

Chris Kennedy, nrl.com Wests Tigers and NSW prop Aaron Woods says he is far better prepared for the State of Origin cauldron this in his second season in Blues colours, and says the job in front of him is pretty simple. “I’m a lot more confident, more experienced. I sort of bought into the week

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Corey Parker has labelled Matt Scott “the new Shane Webcke’’

Posted on: May 21, 2014 /
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Categories: General, Queensland

COREY Parker has labelled Matt Scott “the new Shane Webcke’’, as the Queensland enforcer prepares to take his rampaging club form into the Origin arena. Scott enters the series opener on Wednesday night in career-best form, having charged for more than 200m in consecutive weeks against the Broncos and Roosters. At 28, Scott is now

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Queensland not concerned by Justin Hodges failing to finish training

Posted on: May 21, 2014 /
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Categories: General, Queensland

QUEENSLAND hierarchy have dismissed concerns over Justin Hodges’ availability for Origin I after the star centre failed to finish training on the Gold Coast. The Maroons had a disrupted start to preparations, with key trio Cameron Smith, Billy Slater and Hodges sitting out the first of two sessions at their new Sanctuary Cove base. While

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‘I’LL REPAY LOZ,’ SAYS GRATEFUL LEWIS

Posted on: May 21, 2014 /
Categories: General, New South Wales

NSW FORWARD Luke Lewis says he owes coach Laurie Daley for having the faith to pick him for State of Origin I off just a two-game preparation. Lewis underwent a shoulder reconstruction after being hurt playing for Australia in the World Cup and only re…

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BLOCKER: I HEART BLUES!

Posted on: May 21, 2014 /
Categories: General, New South Wales

STEVE ‘Blocker’ Roach says he loves the NSW team coach Laurie Daley is preparing for game one of the State of Origin series. Why? “Everyone’s picked on form,” says Roach, who is a member of Daley’s coaching staff. “I think it’s a great side, and you know what I think our biggest strength is? Our… Read More

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