Thread: Rugby League 2018

Originally Posted by David48atTD

Broncos ....

Can't wait to see Payne Haas mature in a Blue NSW jersey !

Only problem is the silly bugger is a muslim, and Ramadan only ends just before SoO

State of Origin: Maroons squad announced as Walters ushers in new era



Kevin Walters and Brad Fittler at an Origin media conference


Daly Cherry-Evans has made a remarkable injury comeback to be named in the new-look Queensland's State of Origin squad and is tipped to captain the side.

Queensland Maroons team 2019

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Corey Oates
3. Michael Morgan
4. Will Chambers
5. Dane Gagai
6. Cameron Munster
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Jai Arrow
9. Ben Hunt
10. Josh Papalii
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Matt Gillett
13. Josh McGuire
14. Moses Mbye
15. Joe Ofahengaue
16. Dylan Napa
17. David Fifita
18. Tim Glasby

The Manly halfback had surgery on his ankle just four weeks ago, and will have 10 days in Maroons camp to prove he's fully fit for next Wednesday's series opener at Lang Park.

West Tigers fullback Moses Mbye and Broncos duo David Fifita and Joe Ofahengaue will debut for Queensland.


New squad to bunker in CBD

With a new-look squad missing all the players who created the winning Maroons dynasty, Queensland coach Kevin Walters said he was focused on ushering in a new era.

The team will now be based in the heart of Brisbane instead of their Gold Coast hideaway at Sanctuary Cove, under the guidance of an all-new coaching staff.

Former Broncos centre Justin Hodges is now assistant coach, while Origin greats Johnathan Thurston and Billy Slater will both be involved in a coaching and mentoring capacity.

More here


Would have loved to see Jason Taumalolo play for the Maroons, but the NRL blocked that back in February.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...15297e94a1452e