Paul Green has named his first-ever Queensland squad as they look to hold onto the interstate Shield from their rivals from south of the Tweed.
With a host of players out through injury or suspension the former title-winning coach with the Cowboys has managed to name a side that can do some serious damage.
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We break down the making talking points below. Look out for a full preview early next week.
Weaknesses
The Maroons have been forced to pick a second-rower in the centres and a reserve grader on the bench. Referring to Jaydn Su'A in such a way is a cop-out but the fact is Wayne Bennett dropped him from the Bunnies side this past weekend.
Kurt Capewell had a brilliant series last year and starred in Game One in the centres. He set up a brilliant try and was the best centre on the field. That though, came at the end of the season and at the last minute following an injury to Brenko Lee.
The Maroons stocks are so low this season that they have had 11 weeks to find a name at centre, yet they've been forced to go with Capewell. I'm a big fan of the Sharks legend, but his best work comes in the second row.
He will be marking up against 'Tommy Turbo' or Latrell Mitchell. He did towel up a fullback turned centre last series on minimal notice, but with all due respect, they weren't 'Turbo' or Latrell.
Su'A is a brilliant player and legit Origin forward but again, he wasn't deemed good enough by multiple time title-winning and Origin winning coach Wayne Bennett just last week.
