The Gold Coast Bulletin

QUEENSLAND

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1. Cameron Munster

Age: 24. Origins: 6. Tries: 0 The Storm star finally gets the chance to shine at No.1 after replacing the injured Kalyn Ponga.

2. Corey Oates

Age: 24. Origins: 7. Tries: 3 Out of sorts for Brisbane but has great Origin record. Super in the air and even better finisher.

3. Michael Morgan

Age: 27. Origins: 11. Tries: 1 Battling concussion but still a major threat with a dangerous kicking and running game.

4. Will Chambers

Age: 31. Origins: 12. Tries: 4 Will be backing himself to to shine after overcoming 2018 nemesis Latrell Mitchell in Origin I.

5. Dane Gagai

Age: 28. Origins: 12. Tries: 11 Lacked impact in Origin II but scored twice and was man of the match in the opener. Dangerous.

6. Corey Norman

Age: 28. Origins: 0. Tries: 0 A big-match player, he appears completely unfazed by the occasion of his Origin debut. Set to step up.

7. Daly Cherry-Evans (captain)

Age: 30. Origins: 9. Tries: 1 After the Origin II loss, the on-field general needs to marshal his troops and has the talent to do so.

8. Joe Ofahengaue

Age: 23. Origins: 1. Tries: 0 The big prop is out to make mince meat of the NSW pack after missing Origin II with a knee gash.

9. Ben Hunt

Age: 29. Origins: 6. Tries: 0 For a halfback, he sure makes a good hooker. One of the few to hold their head high after Origin II.

10. Josh Papalii

Age: 27. Origins: 14. Tries: 1 Needs to respond after NSW's domination of the Queensland pack in Origin II.

11. Felise Kaufusi

Age: 27. Origins: 5. Tries: 0 Didn't pull off his trademark line runs in Perth but was the only forward to run more than 100m.

12. David Fifita

Age: 19. Origins: 2. Tries: 0 Appeared to be found out in game two but this teenager can deliver some big hits.

13. Josh McGuire

Age: 29. Origins: 13. Tries: 0 Labelled a "human grub" after a late hit in Origin II, McGuire is tough and has the talent to inspire.

14. Moses Mbye

Age: 25. Origins: 2. Tries: 0 At one stage thought a starting chance at fullback, the bench utility may find himself in the centres.

15. Christian Welch

Age: 24. Origins: 0. Tries: 0 Misdiagnos­ed with a season-ending knee injury in May, the Melbourne prop can make an impact.

16. Tim Glasby

Age: 30. Origins: 4. Tries: 0 Rock solid and no frills, Glasby's no-nonsense approach makes him an ideal bench forward.

17. Ethan Lowe

Age: 28. Origins: 0. Tries: 0 The 194cm, 107kg Rabbitohs lock comes in to make his debut for the injured Matt Gillett (groin).

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