Queensland Maroons name team for State of Origin Game 2

Maroons name team for  Origin Game 2. QLD Rugby photo. 

The Queensland Rugby League has tonight announced a 22-man XXXX Maroons squad for Game 2 of the Holden State of Origin series to be played at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium on June 18.

“We’re taking a little bit of a different tack because of the current injury situation,” QRL Chairman Peter Betros explained.

“We normally announce 19 players but tonight because of the uncertainty over several players we’re going to announce 22 players. As the week goes on and the injury situation becomes clearer, Mal (Meninga) will finalise the team and get it down to the required number.”

After missing Game 1 with a calf injury, Broncos forward Sam Thaiday is back in the fold, while Jacob Lillyman and Willie Tonga return to Camp Maroon.

QAS Emerging Origin Squad member Anthony Milford and Broncos halfback Ben Hunt are the newcomers to the senior Maroons squad.  

Darius BOYD

Will CHAMBERS

Daly CHERRY-EVANS

Matt GILLETT

Aidan GUERRA

Justin HODGES

Ben HUNT

Greg INGLIS

Jacob LILLYMAN

Chris MCQUEEN

Anthony MILFORD

Nate MYLES

Josh PAPALII

Corey PARKER

Matt SCOTT

Billy SLATER

Cameron SMITH

Brent TATE

Ben TE’O      

Sam THAIDAY

Johnathan THURSTON

Willie TONGA

Coach: Mal Meninga 

Source. QLD Rugby League Media