’Workhorse’ to fill huge Maroons void as Billy unleashes Eels firebrand — Tallis’ QLD team

Gorden Tallis has anointed Lindsay Collins as the new leader of the Queensland pack as Billy Slater ’s side looks to overcome injuries to key forwards.

The Maroons are without 2023 Origin winners Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Thomas Flegler and Tom Gilbert and Tallis, who named his Queensland Origin team on Monday night, believes it is time for the Roosters star to stand up. The only place to watch every game of every round LIVE with no ad-breaks during play is Fox League, available on Kayo. New to Kayo?“With no Tino Fa’asuamaleaui it is really important to get the right front row. Moe Fotuaika was outstanding on Sunday against the Cowboys. I think he has 12 carries in the first half for 140-odd metres.League legend James Graham agreed Collins has a huge role to play.

“There is a few guys that haven’t played a lot of footy in the past month, but they have done the job before in Queensland jerseys. That’s what we have always picked.Graham said the spine was where Queensland held a distinct advantage over the Blues who are facing an injury crisis of their own with champion halfback Nathan Cleary ruled out for the series.“Billy Slater if he had his dream spine with everyone fit and firing that is the one he picks.

“With the bench there is a few like Max Plath that are pushing. Jaydn Su’A is another one. There is a few guys that are around. Felise Kaufusi is around.

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