Nathan Cleary has had a mixed start to his 2019 campaign with the struggling Panthers. Verdict: Safe. Match Highlights: U18 Women's Origin - NSW v QLD. Verdict:Safe. Throw in Billy Slater’s retirement and Valentine Holmes’ defection the NFL and this year’s teams for Game I could be decidedly different to Game III last year. Angus Crichton, James Maloney, Ben Hunt and Andrew McCullough. Josh McGuire has been a rare bright spot in a disappointing Cowboys outfit. Verdict: Gone. Robinson feeling faster, fitter and stronger than ever, The final moments of the Broncos-Storm 2008 semi-final, Post-match: Queensland Under 18 girls coach Ben Jeffries, Mikaio: "We're all so proud because we gave it all we've got. Queensland under 20s tyro Tino inspired after storming NRL debut. Daly Cherry-Evans has been ruled out for four to six weeks. The NSW captain could also relish being part of a Roosters left edge. Verdict: Shaky, NATHAN CLEARY - Hasn’t been at his best for Penrith but is viewed as the long- term NSW halfback. Verdict: Safe if fit. ... 2019 Share on social media. Verdict: Likely. Cherry-Evans and Friend’s injuries could save him. DALY CHERRY-EVANS - An ankle injury could yet ruin it but the Manly skipper - and potential new Queensland leader - is poised to take the reins after impressing in his return to the Origin fold in game three last year. Verdict: Questionable, TALKING POINTS: Key difference between elites and battlers; baffling halves call, VOSSY: The non-penalty that proves NRL system breakdown, ON THE MOVE? GAVIN COOPER - With a fit-again Matt Gillett in the mix it’s hard to see where Cooper fits this year. COEN HESS - Like Wallace, has to prove himself ahead of a growing pack of contenders after a quiet start to the year. However Hunt could yet play halfback if Cherry-Evans is ruled out. Verdict: Shaky. The Queensland Under 18 Girls are ready for the first ever Under 18 interstate clash with New South Wales. Shouldn’t be challenged. Round 1, 2019. - Injury blows and coaches pulling ‘late’ changes, JAMES ROBERTS - Much will depend on how his return from an Achilles injury goes but would still be favoured to play in the centres with few others pushing for his spot. Verdict: Shifted. Gone are the days of chook raffles or paying their own way to games, as the Queensland women's State of Origin team laces up to take the crown from NSW in … JOSH MCGUIRE - Has warmed to the task in his new North Queensland home and knows how to handle the Origin arena better than most. Blues halves James Maloney and Nathan Cleary have been below their best while Daly Cherry-Evans injury has placed doubt around the Maroons halves combination. Verdict: Safe, JAKE TRBOJEVIC - Started for the first time in Game III last year and it seems likely he’ll do that again come June 5 at Suncorp Stadium. Verdict: Questionable. For just the second time, a game was played away from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, with Game 2 played at Perth’s Optus Stadium Verdict: Shifted. DANE GAGAI - A proven performer at representative level and part of South Sydney’s slick start. Verdict: Gone. ... Below is the game 1 score and all the action, with video highlights and expert commentary. Fans will get a look at the future, including the third Trbojevic brother, when the Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues do battle in the under 18s State of Origin at Suncorp Stadium. Wed 10 Jul, 2019 Match Report. Live stream the 2019 NRL Telstra Premiership on KAYO SPORTS. LATRELL MITCHELL - Admitted last week he’d only been going through the motions for the Roosters but the youngster is a big-game player. Key difference between elites and battlers; baffling halves call, The non-penalty that proves NRL system breakdown, Warriors reportedly launch mid-season raid on Broncos half, Pearce reveals ‘rocket’ from coach inspired Knights win, Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Verdict: Shaky. Would be a very tough call to drop him.Verdict: Likely, DAVID KLEMMER - Only snuck into the NSW squad this time last year but will likely be the first-pick front-rower in 2019. Verdict: Safe, PAUL VAUGHAN - Is playing even better this year than he was last year for St George Illawarra. GAME DAY. ANDREW MCCULLOUGH - Hasn’t fired for Brisbane this season, with Jake Friend’s biceps rupture thinning the field but former teammate Ben Hunt putting serious pressure on his spot. CAMERON MUNSTER - Much will fall on Munster’s shoulders this season, with some experts even tipping him as a bold captaincy choice. Verdict: Safe. Verdict: Safe. 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