The QRL has today announced the XXXX Queensland Maroons team ahead of Game II of the Holden State of Origin series at the MCG on June 17.
Daly Cherry-Evans returns to the side after missing the opening match in Sydney due to a shoulder injury. Queensland will be without the services of Cooper Cronk, who will be sidelined for three to four weeks with a knee injury.
Joining the XXXX Maroons in Melbourne for the first time this year are Josh Papalii (Canberra Raiders) and Korbin Sims (Newcastle Knights).
XXXX QUEENSLAND MAROONS – GAME II
Player |
NRL Club |
1. Billy Slater |
Melbourne Storm |
2. Darius Boyd |
Brisbane Broncos |
3. Greg Inglis |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
4. Justin Hodges |
Brisbane Broncos |
5. Will Chambers |
Melbourne Storm |
6. Johnathan Thurston |
North Queensland Cowboys |
7. Daly Cherry-Evans |
Manly Sea Eagles |
8. Matt Scott |
North Queensland Cowboys |
9. Cameron Smith (c) |
Melbourne Storm |
10. Nate Myles |
Gold Coast Titans |
11. Aidan Guerra |
Sydney Roosters |
12. Sam Thaiday |
Brisbane Broncos |
13. Corey Parker |
Brisbane Broncos |
14. Michael Morgan |
North Queensland Cowboys |
15. Josh McGuire |
Brisbane Broncos |
16. Matt Gillett |
Brisbane Broncos |
17. Jacob Lillyman |
New Zealand Warriors |
Josh Papalii |
Canberra Raiders |
Dane Gagai |
Newcastle Knights |
Korbin Sims |
Newcastle Knights |
Coach: Mal Meninga |
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