Untroubled Maroons cruising into Origin
Phil Lutton While the state of New South Wales inhales after good news about Paul Gallen's knee, the anxiety north of the border among those responsible for picking Queensland's Origin squad chiefly surrounds...
Rugby league
Officiating is a touchie subject for Thurston
Steve Mascord, Phil Lutton KANGAROOS five-eighth Johnathan Thurston has labelled touch judges glorified fans, resulting in an invitation to referees headquarters so their roles can be explained.
A thirst to listen in, but Thurston prefers sound of silence
Beth Newman, Phil Lutton CANDID audio of player interactions with referees has given league fans unprecedented access to the playing field.
Petero still has an Origin role
Phil Lutton Queensland Origin selectors have a handful of key decisions to make for their game one squad but dropping Petero Civoniceva isn't one of them, writes Phil Lutton.
GI admits ‘pure luck’ as Maroons ride good grace to victory
Phil Lutton If Queensland fans are looking for a staunch defence of the referees' decision to award Greg Inglis that controversial try last night, Inglis himself is about the last guy to ask.
League
Relentless Maroons give NSW another dose of blues
Phil Lutton The try that sealed it might have been ridiculous, but so too is Queensland's remarkable ability to claw out a State of Origin win.
