Social media erupted with chatter from the XXXX Queensland Maroons Game I team announcement - with Chairman of Selectors Gene Miles referring to it as the toughest selection he has been forced to make.
One of the big talking points from the press conference was the visible emotion from coach Kevin Walters and his passion for Queensland.
Former Queensland Maroons, media and fans took to social media with their commentary from the announcement.
I love this time of year !! How good is it to see the head coach showing such raw emotions in the press conference#respect #qld @QLDmaroons
— Corey Parker (@Coreyjparker13) May 22, 2017
Took some big kahuna's to not pick @billyslater but @QLDmaroons will go about their job this week and get it done.. #StateOfOrigin #NRL \ud83c\udfc9
— Lote Tuqiri (@LoteTuqiri) May 22, 2017
Welcome to the @QLDmaroons family Dylan Napa & Anthony Milford great to see a couple of debutants in the squad. #fogs #qlder #maroons
— Brent Tate (@brenttate3) May 22, 2017
Congratulations Napa n Milford, u boys have been welcomed into something very special, enjoy the moment n welcome to the family #qldmaroons
— Chris Walker (@iam_chriswalker) May 22, 2017
love bloke who wears his heart on his sleeve n can't hide his love @QLDmaroons great man @KevyWalters feel for him On @billyslater call https://t.co/1ddXmAfF8O
— Frank Barrett (@Francoisberet) May 22, 2017
Sundays \ud83d\udc4c\ud83c\udffeSpent yesterday in the best way possible - with my family. Now time for Origin camp.\ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\udffe https://t.co/DKU1ILvJWs
— Sam Thaiday (@samthaiday) May 22, 2017
