Morgan the main man for Maroons

JOHNATHAN Thurston has anointed Michael Morgan as Queensland’s next champion halfback as the Cowboys captain outlined his mission to win back his Origin jumper.

Retired Cowboys legend Thurston believes Morgan is the No.7 to reclaim Origin supremacy for the Maroons, and says he will prove his playmaking class in tonight’s derby blockbuster against the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.

Queensland coach Kevin Walters said the Maroons’ No.7 jumper was far from secure with Daly Cherry-Evans’ incumbency just one game old after his sublime return for Origin III.

“Morgo should be the Queensland halfback this year – 100 per cent,” Thurston said.

“I know Chez (Cherry-Evans) played extremely well last year but I think Morgo is best suited to the No.7 jumper.

“If the Cowboys continue their good start … having Morgo as Queensland halfback will go a long way to the Maroons winning back the series.

“I’ve always had a huge opinion of Morgo. I was beside him when he made his NRL debut (in 2010), I was his roommate, and he is the future of the Cowboys.”