2:32pm
Maroons players have been given the afternoon off. Some are heading out for a game of golf, some for time with their families and a couple just looking forward to a rest after a pretty intense training session.
1:05pm
Luncheon with the Maroons squad is a healthy affair. It's all lean proteins, vegetables and fruit. Assistant coach Josh Hannay and Gavin Cooper give a special chat to invited guests.
12:30am
As the press conference wrapped up, Jarrod Wallace was still answering questions on his bike as he rode off.
11.50am
Jarrod Wallace and Gavin Cooper will soon live stream on our QLD Maroons Facebook page.
11.45am
Billy Slater has finished up training and has posed for a photo with children on the sideline. One of the kids loudly exclaims: "Look Mum, his abs are popping out".
11.43am
Dane Gagai and Valentine Holmes are the two players kicking for goal at the northern end of the field.
11.41am
After the session is complete Jarrod Wallace and Gavin Cooper will front the media for a press conference. We will carry a live stream on our QLD Maroons Facebook page.
11.39am
Cameron Munster is putting up a barrage of towering bombs to test the back three out. He's striking them well.
11.27am
These fans from Endeavour Foundation Labrador have been cheering the boys on all session. Thanks very much!
11:14am
Talk about 'mate against mate'! Debutant Jai Arrow has jokingly pretended to lay a few punches on Dylan Napa in the play-the-ball. Both just mucking around. Maybe he's looking to fire the big man up?
11:07
Billy Slater is as hungry as ever and has been the loudest through the team run, directing his men exactly where wants them to be. The intent in his voice is spine-tingling to be honest.
10:55am
Michael Morgan has subbed in now and looking very sharp in the attacking drills.
10.47am
Cameras close to the squad have been ordered switched off as the team goes into formation. Michael Morgan and Anthony Milford are wearing white bibs and used as target defenders for the starting line-up to run towards. The main squad is testing any inconsistencies in the line speed of the defenders.
10.43am
Trevor Gillmeister has taken the players through a few defensive drills. Josh Papalii laying the hits on thick.
10.34am
Good signs on the injury front.
10.25am
Several backline players are engaged in earnest discussion about their defensive calls. With them coming from numerous NRL clubs, it's important to be in synchronicity when moving up and sliding across.
10.10am
The players have started filtering on to the field. Cameron Munster fancies himself as a BMX bandit and is jokingly reprimanded after trying to pop a wheelie.
8.30am
OK QRL Media is hitting the road to Maroons training on the Gold Coast this morning and will be back with live updates of the session between 10am and noon.
8.00am
Still loving this
7.30am
If you missed the news late last night, Kevin Walters officially announced the team's 18th man - and it was a bit of a shock.
7.00am
The Queensland Under 18s enter camp today. Read about two potential future NRL stars in Ethan Bullemor and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.
6.30am
Outspoken former Maroons strike weapon Chris Walker writes in his weekly QRL column that State of Origin is about to enter a new dimension, thanks to the selection of several attacking stars.
5.00am
He's not a suited-up Maroon this year, but Johnathan Thurston will always be a part of Queensland Rugby League legend.
Last night he copped another late shot and he didn't mince his words when asked about the incident.
