Brenko Lee (Melbourne Storm) – Previous Origin games: Zero. Crichton has enjoyed a fine season which was topped off with a dominant performance against the Roosters’ Joey Manu – widely-regarded as one of the game’s best centres – last Friday. Ronaldo Mulitalo, Angus Crichton and Cody Walker could all come into the Origin conversation, Ronaldo Mulitalo in action during an Under 20's Origin game, Angus Crichton leaps on to teammates as the Blues celebrate winning Game II of the 2018 series, Stephen Crichton brushes off Kyle Flanagan to score, Blues players Damien Cook (left) and Cody Walker during Game 1 of the 2019 State of Origin series, Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >, Upstart Panther has given Robbo his biggest challenge in years, Knights led 14-0... then Souths stars took over in crazy 46-point finals blitz, Ref has another six-again blunder a year on from GF gaffe, Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. The 2020 Maroons squad will get together in Brisbane from February 1-2. All players who have been selected to debut for the Queensland in State of Origin matches have been assigned a number by the Queensland Rugby League. Playing in the middle or on the edge, Crichton has averaged 123m and 3.5 tackle busts per game since his return to the Chooks’ starting XIII. Players who represent the under-20 team are not given a cap number, so they are listed alphabetically by the year they made their debut. Team Lists. In a strategic move away from the traditional Emerging Origin camp, Maroons coach Kevin Walters decided he wanted the complete squad at the pre-season camp to begin preparations for the 2020 campaign. In 2008, the age levels switched to an under-16 and under-18 format but no under-20 game was held until 2012. Arthur Beetson is first as he was the first captain. They will have two opposed sessions against the Queensland Origin team, with co-coaches Scott Prince and Paul Dyer to oversee the preparations ahead of the July 10 clash at ANZ Stadium. Queensland Under 20s: Elijah Anderson (Cowboys) Nathan Barrett (Cowboys) Logan Bayliss-Brow (Cowboys) Eddie Blacker (Dragons) Tanah Boyd (Titans) Ethan Bullemor (Broncos) Here’s who caught the eye over the first week of the 2020 finals series …, Watch the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership Finals on Kayo. Seven debutants who could be key to success for Maroons. The other eight yet to debut are AJ Brimson, Kurt Capewell, Kyle Feldt, Phillip Sami, Jake Friend, Reed Mahoney, Thomas Flegler, and Jaydn Su'A. "It is also a wonderful opportunity for those who haven't experienced State of Origin football to mix in and spend time with current team members. A good yardage winger, Mulitalo certainly wouldn’t let Walters down after his backline has taken more setbacks over the back end of the season. Mon 08 Jul, 2019 Play by Play. Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >, Christian Welch (Melbourne Storm) – Previous Origin games: One. He filled that role for the Storm last season, and coach Craig Bellamy said: “That’s where he started with us and we used to put him on for 10 minutes before halftime and play him in the ruck. Despite missing a good chunk of the Roosters’ 2020 season with injury, Crichton has shown his versatility – something which will appeal to Fittler – over the last four weeks. The following is a list of players who have played for the Queensland under-20 team since the first game in 2012. Ronaldo Mulitalo (Cronulla Sharks) – Previous Origin games: Zero. The NRL had been looking into running the match for more than 18 months. WHAT WE LEARNED: Upstart Panther has given Robbo his biggest challenge in years, STUNNED: Knights led 14-0... then Souths stars took over in crazy 46-point finals blitz, ‘LIKE CLOCKWORK’: Ref has another six-again blunder a year on from GF gaffe, Get all the latest NRL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. He’ll put his head in there to make the tackles and then he adds a bit of speed. Match Officials Martin Jones. The centre grabbed his 16th try of the season, set up another and finished with five tackle busts as the Panthers booked their spot in the NRL’s last four. State of Origin. 14. Four players who formed part of the 15-strong 2019 Emerging Origin squad - Joe Ofahengaue, Christian Welch, David Fifita and Corey Norman - earned a Maroons call-up this year following camp in January. Every game before the Grand Final Live & On-Demand with no-ad breaks during play. In March 2012, the first under-20 Origin match was announced by the National Rugby League. Lee has been a steady hand on the right edge after the Storm lost their two incumbent centres – Curtis Scott and Will Chambers – during the off season and loanee Paul Momirovski to injury. Referee. With 12 try assists and four tries over his last five games, Walker has surely forced himself into the NSW squad. Stephen Crichton (Penrith Panthers) – Previous Origin games: Zero. The following is a list of players who have played for the Queensland under-20 … He got through a mountain of work in that dizzying game against the Eels, running for 149m and making 28 tackles. "It is also a wonderful opportunity for those who haven't experienced State of Origin football to mix in and spend time with current team members. Players that debuted in the same game are capped by jumper number. Arrow flies into Maroons training as Bennett reunion awaits, Artie can't be beaten: 33 FOGs in running for Deadly Maroons side, You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Under-20s. In 2007, then-Gold Coast Titansmanaging director Michael Searle suggested an under-20 Origin series as … Sign up now >, Angus Crichton (Sydney Roosters) – Previous Origin games: Four. 2 days ago Opinion. "We want the 2020 Origin squad to spend as much time together to build their relationships off the field as well in their specific positions," Walters said. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. Players are listed according to the date of their debut game. Walters: Geyer 'didn’t know whether to punch him in the face or get his autograph book out' 2 days ago State of Origin. Ronaldo Mulitalo in action during an Under 20's Origin game Source: News Corp Australia Get all the latest NRL news, highlights and analysis delivered … While the presence of James Tedesco is a shoo-in for the No. Ten of those selected for the 2020 squad are yet to don a Maroons jersey, with the rest having experienced the Origin arena. Cooper Cronk described him as the “individual player of the month” – and who could disagree? Speaking on Triple M over the weekend Ryan Girdler said there was no doubt he had the goods to take the leap from club level to representative football “He’s obviously still developing, got a couple of errors in his game but I reckon he’d be a guy that would rise to the occasion,” Girdler said. In a season in which the Melbourne pack has been in a state of flux due to injuries, Welch has stepped up to the plate after coming back from an ACL. Dropped after his only Origin performance to date last year, Walker has found some electric form at the back end of the season to put the Bunnies in a good place ahead of next week’s finals clash with the Eels. There have been over 200 rugby league footballers who have played for Queensland in State of Origin since its inception in 1980. Like all players Craig Bellamy gets his hands on, Lee has improved incrementally this year to become a valuable asset in Melbourne’s attack. Wayne Bennett has named the first 15 members of his extended Maroons Origin squad for 2020. Stream the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership finals series live & on-demand from overseas on Watch NRL. 2 weeks ago Exclusive State of Origin. Prior to the advent of the National Youth Competition, junior interstate matches were contested at under-17 and under-19 levels. The big winger, who has played for the USA and Samoa in the past, bagged his 12th try of the season against the Raiders to cement six tries in his last five games. While we’re on the subject of unlikely contenders for a Maroons jersey, injuries to rival wingers and his fine form at the back end of the year put Ronaldo Mulitalo firmly in the conversation. For a number of players on the cusp of the Queensland or NSW squads -whether hoping for recalls or call-ups – it was a big weekend. State of Origin. 1 jumper, there’s no doubting that Papenhuyzen is the perfect No. Ryan Papenhuyzen (Melbourne Storm) – Previous Origin games: Zero, The Storm fullback had a night to remember at Suncorp Stadium, setting up two tries, sealing his own double and clocking 225m running metres. He had another good performance last Friday against Penrith where he grabbed a try. Another strong showing from the Storm prop, who made his Origin debut last season. He is one of the few Queensland-qualified centres still playing in the finals series and while he didn’t even have an NRL contract until earlier this season, he now stands 80 minutes from a grand final after scoring a try in the Storm’s rout of the Eels. Cody Walker (South Sydney Rabbitohs) – Previous Origin games: One. Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership, List of New South Wales State of Origin players, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Queensland_State_of_Origin_players&oldid=965955381, Queensland Rugby League State of Origin players, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 4 July 2020, at 12:37. Canberra Raiders wrecking ball Corey Horsburgh, who has been part of the Queensland Emerging Origin Program, is in the line-up alongside Cronulla Sharks speed demon Ronaldo Mulitalo, who ran out for the Queensland Under 20 side this year. The 24-year-old earned a call-up for Origin I last year, but was dropped after that defeat in Brisbane in what was a turbulent year following his switch from the Rabbitohs. Queensland under 20s tyro Tino inspired after storming NRL debut. Grab your finals pass now! Queensland Rugby League has named 28 players to be part of this year’s Queensland Under 20 Emerging Origin squad for 2020. Queensland Origin heavyweights vie for Deadly Maroons honours. New to Kayo? "There has always been a strong bond and mateship between Queensland players and we will continue to drive that message over the two-day camp.”. There are a number of players – Josh Addo-Carr, Nathan Cleary, Damien Cook, Jack Wighton, Felise Kaufusi, Kalyn Ponga and Josh Papalii – who enjoyed a mixed bag over the first four finals game, but are sure to retain their spots. He’d be ideal for that spot if that’s what the Blues want.”. The 2020 State of Origin teams will begin to filter in over the coming weeks ahead of Origin 1 in early November. Damian Brady. Queensland Rugby League has today named 33 players in the 2020 Queensland Maroons squad, with a number of exciting new faces featuring in the line-up.