Nathan Cleary says those criticising his State of Origin track record aren't telling him anything he's not already thinking after the Blues' shock series loss.
Josh Papalii has been likened by Cameron Munster to Kevin Costner as the recalled Queensland prop gets set for his own bodyguard role in the Origin decider.
Queensland will hope Josh Papalii can provide the 'Allan Langer effect' after being called out of Origin retirement as Gehamat Shibasaki gets a fairytale debut.
Ethan Sanders is one of three NSW Under 19s Origin stars to sign with the Canberra Raiders, with Myles Martin and Savelio Tamale also set to join the club at the start of the 2025 season.
Liam Martin has declared NSW will again target Reece Walsh in State of Origin II, unfazed by Queensland's insinuations that they illegally went after the No.1.
Queensland have thrown the first punch in the State of Origin series by securing a 38-10 win over NSW, whose debutant centre Joseph Suaalii was sent off early.
Michael Maguire is open to welcoming Jack Wighton back to the State of Origin arena but has dodged questions about James Tedesco retaining the NSW captaincy.
