It's that time of year again! With State of Origin one right around the corner here is my predicted team for Queensland in SOO1 at Suncorp Stadium.
I have left Cameron Smith out of my team but don't be surprised if the future immortal and Queensland great makes a return to the Origin arena this year.
Cameron Munster is the new captain of Queensland replacing the recently retired Greg Inglis and partnering him in the half's is Manly's Daly Cherry-Evens who I believe will be fit and ready for origin one.
Making their debut I have Parramatta No.9 Reed Mahoney. Now I know many won't be happy with this selection as Mahoney is young but I think his form for Parramatta in the early rounds has been terrific and he is one the reason why they're doing very well.
Kevin Walters cannot ignore this and he must be picked for the future of Queensland. I've put Ben Hunt on the bench to replace Mahoney at some point in the second half.
Predicted Maroons Origin team
Note: The Welch selection was made pre-injury
Yet again this is my opinion and if you have a problem just tell me in the comments.
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