Jubilation for Queensland greats - now for some decisions
Johnathan Thurston has left rep footy. Billy Slater, Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk could join him.
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Phil Lutton
Sports reporter
State of Origin: Sublime Smith ushers in new Maroons generation
Smith leads pack of new faces to victory, who could ensure NSW's torment lasts for years to come.
Maroons won't poke the Fifita 'bear'
Kevin Walters said he wanted actions, not words, as they set about curtailing the influence of NSW prop Andrew Fifita in the State of Origin decider.
Smith: Winning without cast of champions would 'top it all'
The absence of a cast of modern greats would make a Queensland victory sweeter than ever, according to the Maroons captain.
Undisputed toughness has made Origin Australia's best sporting contest
For those that thought the end of fights and shoulder charges would sap the game of its toughness, think again. Cameron Smith says Origin gets bigger, faster, stronger and harder every time Queensland and NSW take the field.
Captain Cordner likely to play in Origin decider
Blues skipper Boyd Cordner stands to be given a green light for the Origin decider after powering through a key fitness session ahead of game three at Suncorp Stadium.
Creating a Munster: The man behind the Maroons' star-in-waiting
If you want an indication of how highly the Melbourne Storm rate Cameron Munster, try this on for size. At a club famous for making players thrive in their famed systems, this time they were ready to change the systems to fit one of their players.
Magic touch: The genesis of Michael Morgan's game-winning flick-pass
Michael Morgan is making a habit of coming up with huge plays in even bigger games. Now the Maroons centre, who will play alongside new five-eighth Cameron Munster, explains why he's so confident to chance his arm under pressure.
NRL, RLPA agree on new contracting system in pay war
A new contracting system limiting mid-season player movement has been brokered in the first breakthrough in rugby league's pay dispute, but it's not enough to placate furious NRL stars from again hinting at industrial action.
No fanfare as Cronk approaches what may be his Origin farewell
While the goodbyes will centre on Johnathan Thurston, Cooper Cronk could pull on a Queensland jersey for the final time on Wednesday night as he continues to ponder his future in the game.
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