State of Origin game three guide: Kick off time, how to watch, Queensland Maroons, NSW Blues team news
Originally published as State of Origin III: Touching final words from Steven Munster about his son Cameron NRL
There are question marks over several NSW players heading into the Origin decider as the Blues take a 'massive' gamble that could blow up. NRL
Josh Hannay has been the cornerstone of Queensland coach Billy Slater's support staff in recent seasons and the highly-rated assistant is on the cusp of a full-time NRL head coaching role.
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