Billy Slater has named his squad for Game 1 of the 2025 State of Origin series, with a host of potential debutants included.
The Maroons coach would have liked some more options to pick from, although injuries and poor form have forced his hand in several positions.
Significantly, Robert Toia has been named in the starting 13 despite less than a dozen first-grade games at club level.
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Queensland Maroons confirmed team list for State of Origin 2025 Game I
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Xavier Coates
3. Robert Toia
4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
5. Valentine Holmes
6. Cameron Munster
7. Daly Cherry-Evans (c)
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Harry Grant
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. Reuben Cotter
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Tom Dearden
15. Lindsay Collins
16. Beau Fermor
17. Trent Loiero
18. Kurt Mann
Maroons team news:
While his form at club level hasn't been great, Kalyn Ponga has been given the nod to start at the back for the Maroons.
Xavier Coates and Valentine Holmes have been named on the wings, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, and potential debutant Robert Toia, lining up in the centres.
Toia gets the nod after just 10 first-grade games with the Roosters, with injuries to Murray Taulagi and Selwyn Cobbo opening the door for the the 20-year-old.
The experienced pair of Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans have been named in the halves as expected, with Tom Dearden to offer cover off the bench.
In the middle, Moeaki Fotuaika gets another crack alongside Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, with Lindsay Collins the spare big man on the bench.
Harry Grant was the obvious choice at hooker after getting through his return game unscathed.
Cowboys pair Reuben Cotter and Jeremiah Nanai have been given a start on the edges, with new faces Beau Fermor and Trent Loiero to feature off the bench after strong form for the Titans and Storm, respectively.
Patrick Carrigan has been selected in the 13 despite a nasty mouth injury in round 11.
Kurt Mann has been named as the 18th man.