Canberra wrecking ball goes from Kangaroos starting back row to Maroons bench in a month but should be no less a threat to a new-look NSW pack, To join the conversation, please log in. QUEENSLAND coach Kevin Walters has predictably stayed loyal with his first Origin team selection, but for a couple of debutants. Sorry we couldn't find a match for that, please try again, Join the conversation, you are commenting as, Alleged gang members may be deported after deadly attack, Sports Minister used hand-picked grants to promote himself, Celebrities flock to surf star’s new Gold Coast restaurant. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. The future Immortal appears primed to break more NSW hearts after defying a hip complaint to kick the match-winning field goal in yet another tense NRL derby win over Brisbane last week. “He’s probably another guy that’s not in form, he’d be the first to admit that, and I think that he has. O’Neill said he was trying to get his head around the call-up after going close to a debut in 2013 when on standby for Darius Boyd for game one. The 2020 State of Origin teams are going to be a long time in the making after the series was postponed until November. Workaholic back-rower showing no signs of slowing down at age when most forwards consider retirement. THE full Queensland State of Origin 2016 team list and profiles for Kevin Walters’ Maroons squad. "2016 State of Origin Dates, Teams, Crowds, TV Times and Fixtures", http://www.nrl.com/referees-confirmed-for-origin-ii/tabid/10874/newsid/98071/default.aspx, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2016_State_of_Origin_series&oldid=949755396, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 8 April 2020, at 10:20. 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. His versatility ensures he is the ultimate Origin ace up the sleeve. Cool under pressure and usually mistake-free, former Maroons winger Boyd should be just as reliable in attack in his first game as Queensland fullback. Maroons selectors snubbed Feldt and retained incumbent winger Dane Gagai. Armed with great footwork and better defence, O’Neill appears to have the maturity to replace retired great Justin Hodges after going agonisingly close to an Origin debut on standby for Boyd in 2013 series. “What they have created as a team is pretty special.”. Brisbane’s Darius Boyd had already been confirmed as Queensland fullback by rookie coach Kevin Walters ahead of the 8.15pm AEST announcement on Tuesday night. Bit the bullet and volunteered to come off the bench for club Brisbane with spectacular results. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. Both teams played with incredible spirit and pride in the jersey. Justin O’Neill is set to make his State of Origin debut for Queensland.Source:News Corp Australia, Corey Oates is the other fresh face is the Queensland side.Source:News Corp Australia. Considered lucky to be in the 17 let alone the starting side, veteran Myles will hope his knack of lifting for Origin kicks in again after a quiet season start with new NRL club Manly. Broncos battering ram back from an Achilles injury after looking right at home on Origin debut last year. Michael Morgan (North Queensland Cowboys — 3), Nate Myles has been rewarded for his long service.Source:News Corp Australia. 3. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out.

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He’s come out and every time he’s played, he’s played fantastic. Another looking to repay selectors’ faith after jagging spot ahead of Warriors prop Jacob Lillyman - the only Maroons incumbent overlooked for game one. Cameron Smith (c) (Melbourne Storm — 36), 10. Sailor, however, said the Manly forward had done enough for Queensland in previous series to warrant his selection. Gagai has regularly been a shining light for the Knights at fullback — one of only a few players managing to hold onto their own personal form despite the team having won just one game all season. The 2016 State of Origin series was the 35th time the annual best-of-three series between the Queensland and New South Wales rugby league teams to be played entirely under 'state of origin' rules (1980 and 1981 were only one game series).[1]. Qld State of Origin Team 2016: Team list, profiles for Kevin Walters’ Maroons side. The game’s premier bench utility after earning Kangaroos honours. Myles’ form has been shaky this season as the 30-year-old struggles to find the form that saw him become a lynchpin in maroon. The Maroons enforcer is finally free of neck problems and ready to stamp his authority again on Origin. QUEENSLAND coach Kevin Walters has predictably stayed loyal with his first Origin team selection, but for a couple of debutants. The new look backline has come about due to the unavailability of fullback Billy Slater (shoulder) and centres Will Chambers (foot) and Justin Hodges (retirement). Matt Scott (North Queensland Cowboys — 19), 9. Even Myles’ own grandfather told him he needed to sharpen his act if he was to play out the Origin series this year. Nate Myles (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles — 29), 14. Queensland have won nine of the past 10 series. 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. Qld State of Origin Team 2016: Team list, profiles for Kevin Walters’ Maroons side. Skip navigation Sign in. North Queensland centre Justin O’Neill is set to make his Origin debut in the June 1 series opener in Sydney, alongside Cowboys teammates Johnathan Thurston, Matt Scott and Michael Morgan. All times AEST (GMT +10). Johnathan Thurston (North Queensland Cowboys — 33), 8.

Don't have an account? Arguably the form back-rower in the NRL. “Just looking at some of the players like Johnathan Thurston, I had grown up watching him play,” O’Neill told reporters. “In 25 or 28 games for Queensland, he’s never played bad for that jersey,” the former Queensland skipper told Fox Sports’ NRL Tonight.