Whos is Queensland’s greatest second rowers?

Thaiday, Tallis, Myles and Gillmeister all nominees for Queensland’s best second-rower

Both made the first appearances in 2006, the year that started the eight-series run of dominance by the Mal Meninga-coached sides.

They are among nine nominees for the second-row positions, one or two of whom are likely to figure as interchange players in your 17-man team for The Courier-Mail’s online competition.

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Tallis backs Chambers for Tate’s spot

State of Origin great Gorden Tallis believes Queensland should call time on veteran outside back Brent Tate’s Maroons career.

The 32-year-old, who has recently signed a one-year contract extension with North Queensland, has been a mainstay for Queensland in the past two Origin campaigns after debuting way back in 2002.

Tallis says Tate has done nothing wrong in 21 appearances for his state but believes the time is right to hand his spot to a younger option.

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Meninga puts to rest Inglis Slater debate

XXXX Queensland Maroons Coach Mal Meninga put to bed speclation that greg Inglis could unseat Billy Slater as the Queensland fullback this Origin series.

Talking to Triple M NRL Meninga told Matty Johns, Gordon Tallis and Paul Kent that Slater will be the fullback, Inglis will play centre, Thurston and Cronl will be the halves and Cherry-Evans will be in 14.

Meninga’s comments highlighted his commitment to loyalty and why not given his eight year reign as Head Coach.