Johns is a genius - flawed, but deserving
Greg Prichard Critics who say Andrew Johns shouldn't be given Immortals status because of his off-field indiscretions are being too precious.
Meninga interested in Kasiano, but not for Origin decider
Greg Prichard QUEENSLAND coach Mal Meninga says he doesn't intend picking Sam Kasiano for State of Origin III.
Bowen in box seat as Mal shies away from shifting Inglis to fullback
Greg Prichard QUEENSLAND coach Mal Meninga has admitted his concern that moving Greg Inglis from centre to fullback would weaken one of his team's strongest areas - and at the same time declared his delight with...
Slater almost certain to miss decider
Greg Prichard and Steve Mascord WHATEVER faint hope there was of Billy Slater recovering in time to play for Queensland in the State of Origin decider appears to be gone, judging by Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy's comments after...
Talking points
Wrecking ball Williams can be deciding factor in Maroons' destruction
Greg Prichard Tony Williams is the most important player in State of Origin III.
Pray Blues can scratch their seven-year itch
Greg Prichard What if we lose? No, seriously, what if we lose? We meaning NSW, since the push for the Blues to win the series-deciding State of Origin III and stop the Queensland rot is so strong it's like...
Set of six
Raiders prove Storm can be silenced when stars are absent
Greg Prichard Melbourne have been exposed again.
Meninga locks in Cronk at No.7 but leaves bench open for Cherry-Evans
Greg Prichard QUEENSLAND coach Mal Meninga last night declared Cooper Cronk would definitely be the Queensland halfback for this year's State of Origin series, ending speculation that Daly Cherry-Evans could knock...
Petero's Origin intent is as strong as ever
Greg Prichard Petero Civoniceva is still set for a State of Origin farewell with Queensland this year, despite the fact he missed out on the Australian team and the bulk of the NRL's top props are eligible for the...
Long-serving Civoniceva still a crucial part of Meninga's Maroons
Greg Prichard PETERO CIVONICEVA is still set for a State of Origin farewell with Queensland this year, despite the fact he missed out on the Australian team and the bulk of the NRL's top props are eligible for the...
There's no room for sentiment: Petero wants Maroon jersey, if Mal wants him
Greg Prichard PETERO CIVONICEVA has told Queensland coach Mal Meninga he doesn't want to be picked on sentiment to play State of Origin.
