Terrell May can push his Origin claims with a big game against Brisbane’s star front-rowers,but Jahream Bula has vowed never to pull on the Maroons jersey.
Queensland legends of 30 years ago are set to inspire a Maroons comeback,but the tussle for a call-up is likely to be heated.
Before the State of Origin furnace is ignited,changes are needed if the shield is to return north of the border.
The future of a tireless State of Origin star could be what separates a rising talent from achieving what eluded his premiership-winning father.
Craig Bellamy is the latest Melbourne Storm staffer added to the NSW brains trust,giving the traditional battle between blue and maroon a distinctly purple tinge.
After being on the wrong end of a dynasty,Laurie Daley has the chance to create his own. However,he and Craig Bellamy must learn from their mistakes.
In 2019 and 2022,the Blues thumped the Maroons at this neutral venue. They’re heading back there for game two in 2025.
His club and state missed his presence,and now he has sought a world-renowned specialist to ensure he returns a more daunting prospect.
Storm skipper Harry Grant was not taking much credit for his three-try performance in the club’s qualifying final win over Cronulla on Saturday as Melbourne’s team-first attack is pushing them towards another premiership.
When Daly Cherry-Evans and Stephen Crichton face off this weekend,memories of the recent State of Origin series won’t be far from the surface.