Maroons Winners and Losers: Slater Decides on Queensland Team for Game One

In the fickle world of Origin, Slater is already at an inflection point

As Billy Slater prepares to coach in his fourth straight State of Origin series, he's already done what 23 others couldn't, but this may be his toughest challenge yet.

Maroons winners and losers: Slater decides on Queensland team for game one

Billy Slater laughed off suggestions the absence of one powerhouse club will be to Queensland’s detriment.

Billy Slater rocked by late out as Queensland turn to rookies

Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater has seen his Game 1 team ripped apart as an inexperienced rookie is given the hardest task of all.

Toia, Fermor, Loiero earn Origin debuts for Maroons

Marooons coach Billy Slater has named three debutants in his team to tackle the Westpac NSW Blues in Game One of the 2025 Ampol State of Origin series on May 28 in Brisbane.

Maroons' debutant ball, headed by rookie destroyer Toia

Queensland coach Billy Slater has put faith in new blood with Robert Toia, Beau Fermor and Trent Loiero set to feature in the State of Origin cauldron..