State of Origin

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Queensland Maroons Shake Up Squad for State of Origin Game II

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Find out the surprising changes in the Queensland Maroons squad for the upcoming State of Origin Game II!

The Queensland Maroons have caused a stir by announcing their squad for Game II of the State of Origin series. Despite playing a pivotal role in their previous victory, Selwyn Cobbo was surprisingly left out of the lineup, raising eyebrows among fans. The team saw exciting additions, with Warriors forward Kurt Capewell earning a well-deserved call-up, injecting fresh talent into the Maroons' roster. The buzz around the selection is further amplified by the inclusion of talented players like Reece Walsh and Latrell Mitchell, creating a mix of experience and youthful energy on the field.

As anticipation builds for the upcoming match, the Queensland Maroons' coach, Billy Slater, unveiled his 20-player lineup, setting the stage for an intense showdown at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The changes made by Slater, including the omission of Cobbo and the introduction of Capewell and Felise Kaufusi, hint at a strategic shift in the team's dynamics. The mystery surrounding these alterations adds an element of intrigue to the highly anticipated game, leaving fans eager to see how the new lineup will perform on the field.

In a surprising twist, it was revealed that the Queensland Maroons had to make multiple changes to their squad for Game II, shedding light on the behind-the-scenes decisions and challenges faced by the team. The truth behind the star player's axing and the reshuffling of the lineup only adds to the drama surrounding the upcoming State of Origin clash, promising an electrifying and unpredictable match for rugby league enthusiasts worldwide.

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Queensland Maroons State of Origin team list for Game II ... (ABC News)

Queensland names its squad for Origin II, with Selwyn Cobbo left out despite playing a crucial role in the Maroons' Origin I victory.

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Rugby League: Warriors forward Capewell earns Queensland State ... (Newshub)

NZ Warriors forward Kurt Capewell has earned a call-up to the Queensland squad for the second match of this year's State of Origin series at the Melbourne ...

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State of Origin Game 2 teams: Maroons pick Walsh as Mitchell gets ... (The Guardian)

Queensland fullback Reece Walsh has been named to play in game two of the State of Origin series while Michael Maguire has brought Latrell Mitchell in for ...

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Walsh named to return as Maroons unveil Game Two team (NRL.COM)

Maroons coach Billy Slater has named his 20-player squad for Game Two of the Ampol State of Origin series to be played in Melbourne.

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QLD Maroons named for State of Origin I, 2024 (NRL.COM)

National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.

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Queensland Maroons Game II squad (QRL)

Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater has today confirmed the Maroons' line-up for Game II of the State of Origin series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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NSW Blues named for State of Origin II, 2024 (NRL.COM)

National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.

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Two changes as mystery surrounds star's omission, veterans ... (Fox Sports)

Queensland coach Billy Slater has made two changes to his 17 for Game 2 with Selwyn Cobbo and J'maine Hopgood replaced by Kurt Capewell and Felise Kaufusi.

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Truth behind Origin star's axing revealed (NEWS.com.au)

The Queensland Maroons have been forced into multiple changes to their squad for Game 2 of the State of Origin series.

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