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Iconic Origin story reveals why peers put Bird among the greats
Some of the greatest forwards ever are Indigenous. Greg Bird isn’t often thought of in that category but there’s a reason he was always picked in rep teams.
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Ghosts of Broncos’ past behind contentious new deal for Hunt
Broncos legend Sam Thaiday suspects the club may have learned a lesson from the past before giving Ben Hunt a one-year contract extension.
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Broncos humbled by rival’s Origin ‘flex’ as key man’s shock exit bites
Brisbane’s dire form will be highlighted when Billy Slater unveils his Queensland team for the second State of Origin game.
Bennett urges Maroons to make big Walker call
Wayne Bennett has thrown his support behind the selection of Sam Walker despite concerns raised by a couple of Maroons greats.
'I spoke to both of them': Maroons rumour put to bed
Selwyn Cobbo's place in the Queensland team has been a hot topic for two years due to a whisper that has never gone away.
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Maroons legend's plea to Slater over looming selection call
Sam Thaiday has weighed in on calls to axe the incumbent captain for the series opener due to Melbourne's horror losing streak.
Crippling extent of Broncos crisis laid bare by busted 13
A "crazy" scenario has unfolded, with Sam Thaiday naming a team of sidelined players that he thinks would beat this week's Brisbane line-up.
Maroons bolter emerges as Slater mulls over big selection
Sam Thaiday has delivered a bold call heading into this year's Origin series, pushing for a luckless Cowboys gun to enter the selection mix.
'Woeful' Dolphins should chase Te'o after Broncos exit
The Dolphins were 'woeful' against Manly last week, and a Broncos legend has named a potential saviour for the club's season.
Axed star's 'deflated' admission to Thaiday before unlikely twist
Gehamat Shibasaki thought his season was slipping away as he watched the Broncos' stirring win over the Storm from the sidelines.