Oops! Jai Arrow 9. Joe Ofahengaue 17. The Maroons have named three debutants in their team for the 2019 State of Origin series opener on Monday. This year, there are three more: Joe Ofahengaue, David Fifita and Moses Mbye. Billy Moore’s team. When he's not watching it, he's reading about it. Those concerns go some way to explaining the selection of Wests Tigers skipper Mbye, with the 25-year-old utility capable of pinch hitting from dummy half as well as covering fullback and the halves.

He also gets through a lot of unnoticed grunt work, with the joint most metres after contact in last year’s series (145, tied with player of the series, James Tedesco). Jai Arrow

What about him? You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. 5. He’s still one of the best centres in the world, and he’ll be amped up like never before. Cameron Munster When he's not reading about it, he's writing about it and when he's not writing about it, he's talking about it on the podcast. His defence will be called upon time and time again and he can give a good settling run to get into position. David Fifita. Cameron Munster 7. Kalyn Ponga.

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He’ll give great service and is a danger to New South Wales in defence and with ball in hand with swift feet and a great nose for an offload. All players who have been selected to debut for the Queensland in State of Origin matches have been assigned a number by the Queensland Rugby League. Josh McGuire Interchange: 14. The changing of the Queensland guard is now complete. Joe Ofahengaue Walters is tipped to confirm Cherry-Evans as the skipper at a function in Brisbane tonight but before he can lead the team out, the halfback will need to get through at least a couple of full training sessions to build a combination with Ponga, Cameron Munster and Ben Hunt; the Maroons' revamped spine. If Fifita does get a game, don’t expect him to play big minutes – he’s come off the bench nine times out of eleven games this season. There have been over 200 rugby league footballers who have played for Queensland in State of Origin since its inception in 1980. Here it is. Fifita is one of the latest graduates from the emerging Maroons squad to hit the big stage. Corey Oates Queensland selector Darren Lockyer has recently admitted that there are concerns about Hunt's ability to play the full 80 minutes in the middle of the field at Origin level.

Chambers has plenty to prove this year after being clowned over and over again by Latrell Mitchell in 2018. Broncos fans love him and it’s obvious why – he picks up metres, then he picks up attackers. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Matt Gillett The players, the fans, the sponsors … it’s on.

Dane Gagai Corey Oates. His ability to keep James Tedesco et al pinned to the corners will be crucial. Dane Gagai 6. We want to see it! Ben Hunt Walters said he did not expect any of those three players to have a disrupted camp despite their injuries. “It won’t affect us one little bit,” he said. McGuire was good for Queensland last year, playing on a completely crocked ankle. Gagai scores tries in Origin.

Morgan played fullback last year in Melbourne, then worked his way around the backline and he’s likely to do so this year, starting off in the centres. “We’ve got some really good young guys coming into the side. Cherry-Evans was outstanding in the Maroons' Game Three win in last year's series and has been strongly tipped to succeed Greg Inglis as captain.

"I watched that game five times and what I saw from Ben Hunt is the player we need him to be.

3. He’ll need to drag some of his younger teammates along to deal with the Origin ‘cauldron’… But he’s up to it, there’s no doubt. Let’s find out. He has been good, not great for his new club the Bulldogs and he didn’t really set the world alight last Origin series either. Will Chambers. Dylan Napa I thought Walters should have blooded Ofahengaue last season, but he’s been steady for the Broncos and now he gets his shot. He’s under a slight injury doubt with a groin complaint, but is expected to be fit enough to go. Can he keep focused and show what he’s capable of? Watch the brand new comedy series Code 404 now on Stan.

Getting done 2-1 in last year’s series would be burning at Walters, particularly as the Maroons had plenty of chances to do better. Ben Hunt 10.

Dane Gagai. The changing of the Queensland guard is now complete. Josh McGuire “From what I’ve seen of Ben Hunt — we got a little glimpse last year in game three, you all did in this room — of what type of player Ben Hunt can be in the nine jumper. “It’s a game we expect to win. The Maroons have named three debutants in their team for the 2019 State of Origin series opener on Monday. Making ground is fundamental to success and Arrow showed last series that he can take a hit and keep rolling. In his Origin debut last year he was caught short a couple of times by Latrell Mitchell and James Roberts, but he overcame that and was pretty good. “Have you seen Ben Hunt play at hooker? He’s here in a utility capacity, not unlike Michael Morgan. Moses Mbye of the Maroons celebrates with teammates winning Game 1.Credit:AAP, Dane Gagai of the Maroons scores a try.Credit:AAP, James Tedesco of the Blues reacts after Dane Gagai's try.Credit:AAP, Maroons players celebrate a try during.Credit:AAP, Corey Oates of the Maroons scores a try in the corner.Credit:AAP, Corey Oates of the Maroons scores a try.Credit:AAP, Corey Oates of the Maroons scores a try.Credit:Glenn Hunt, Corey Oates of the Maroons celebrates scoring a try with teammates.Credit:AAP, Latrell Mitchell with the ball.Credit:AAP, Dane Gagai of the Maroons with the ball.Credit:AAP, Kalyn Ponga of the Maroons in action.Credit:AAP, Daly Cherry-Evans of the Maroons tackles Cameron Murray of the Blues.Credit:AAP, Josh Morris of the Blues reacts after scoring a try.Credit:AAP, Tyson Frizell of the Blues pleads to the referee.Credit:AAP, Josh Morris of the Blues scores a try.Credit:AAP, James Tedesco of the Blues and Cameron Munster of the Maroons chases down the ball.Credit:AAP, Boyd Cordner of the Blues runs with the ball.Credit:AAP, Corey Oates of the Maroons dives into the corner post and fails to score a try.Credit:AAP, Paul Vaughan of the Blues is tackled.Credit:AAP, Queensland celebrate a no try to Dylan Napa of the Maroons.Credit:AAP, Josh Addo-Carr of the Blues in action.Credit:AAP, Nathan Cleary of the Blues is tackled by Cameron Munster of the Maroons.Credit:AAP, Michael Morgan of the Maroons is tackled by Nathan Cleary and Josh Morris of the Blues.Credit:AAP, Felise Kaufusi of the Maroons in action.Credit:AAP.

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Kalyn Ponga

Daly Cherry-Evans 4. Kevin Walters Queensland team for State of Origin Game 1 in Brisbane. Kalyn Ponga, well, wow. Oates scores tries and he covers a lot of ground. He’s selected for a driving run and consistent defence, but it’s likely to be a taster series for him. No place for Matt Scott in Billy Moore’s Origin team. NRL State of Origin 2019 - Game 1 29 Images Queensland 18 defeat NSW 14 in the first game of the 2019 NRL State of Origin series in Brisbane. Michael Morgan Asked about the call to put Hunt in the No.9 jersey, Walters was adamant critics would be forced to eat their words. His move to Newcastle has been good – he does his job in the second row and that consistency of performance will be an anchor for the Maroons. Lots of them. After making the most anticipated Origin debut for a Queenslander since Billy Slater, Ponga settles in wearing his customary number 1. Note this is the QLD team line up for game 1. He took the time to get some shoulder surgery done to take care of all his ailments, and it has paid off with another Queensland selection to add to his 18 Origin matches. However, Hunt has had an inconsistent season at halfback for the Dragons, and Queensland's decision to give him the No.9 jersey is perhaps the most contentious selection of all. “We are ready.

Current leader of the Dally M Medal voting, Munster is in sensational form for Melbourne and has even more expectation on his shoulders this series. Kaufusi continues putting in solid shifts for the Storm (31 tackles at 91 per cent to go with 101 metres). Josh Papalii 11. While Origin rookies David Fifita, Joe Ofahengaue and Moses Mbye give Walters' Queensland side a fresh-faced feel, arguably the bigger talking point is the selection of Cherry-Evans who has missed the last month of football after suffering a syndesmosis injury against the Raiders in Round 7. David Fifita Daly Cherry-Evans 8.

Mbye could even show up at hooker for a spell. He’s perfect for the No.9 jumper and I’m really excited to give Ben the opportunity to start the game at hooker.”. He’s third in the NRL for post-contact metres (591) and that’s gold in the Wednesday night games. Moses Mbye 15. Last year, Queensland blooded three rookies in Andrew McCullough, Jai Arrow and Felise Kaufusi. Find the QLD team line up for Origin III here. Papalii will be one of the Maroons’ key figures in 2019.

Origin is all about getting through huge amounts of work and Arrow is the perfect selection. He’s a proven performer who’ll be a great leader for the young forwards.

1. He’s got a few in him, with his 21 in 11 games tied for the competition lead. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. Josh Papalii State of Origin Game 3, 2019: kick-off time, team lists, odds for Sydney decider . He’s also got a nice whack of ‘Origin grunt’ about him which Kevin Walters just loves. Corey Norman and Christian Welch have officially been named to debut for Queensland in next week’s State of Origin decider, but mystery surrounds who will wear the Maroons No.1 jersey. “I’m expecting all of those players to be training with the team early in the week.”, 1. Daly Cherry-Evans has been named at halfback despite ankle injury concerns, meaning Michael Morgan plays in the centres. By Ben Glover. Part of that is a chance for an error.

Dylan Napa 16. Will Chambers 5.

Will Chambers It's a side that has several question marks hanging over it but in his press conference to unveil the team this morning Walters was in no mood to indulge the doubters, declaring "war" with NSW and bullishly backing his side to get the series off to a winning start. In the last month since they moved him back to fullback, Cameron Munster, DCE, Ben Hunt, they’re great players and they will show everyone how good they are at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday week.”. Felise Kaufusi He’ll be rustier than a farmhouse gate but he’s still plenty good enough to direct the side around the park.

Is this the team to take advantage of a somewhat dinged-up New South Wales and right the wrongs of 2018?

I’m pleased you agree with me,” he said. No matter what you think of Gagai’s club form, when he’s in maroon, he does the job for Walters.

Jul 10th, 2019. Napa seems to have secured a spot in the Maroons side based on loyalty more than anything. Get him near the line, and anything can happen. After being part of the Maroons extended squad in Perth, Corey Norman and Christian Welch have today been named in the Queensland squad for the July 10 clash at ANZ Stadium.

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Note this is the QLD team line up for game 1.

Ponga was unfazed by the Origin theatre last year and he’s coming right into some great form too. Matt Gillett 13. Tim Glasby Players that debuted in the same game are capped by jumper number. We’ve picked a great side. F Share T Tweet Q SMS W WhatsApp B Email G J Tumblr L LinkedIn.