It is that time of the year once again in the NRL, when friends become foes and vice versa. It is that time of the year again, for you to put on your Queensland Maroons jerseys and cheer. It is that time of the year again, to spit in the beers of NSW Blues wankers. That’s right… The Android is talking about the State of Origin series, which kicks-off its first game next Wednesday, 23rd May!

State of OriginGo da Maroons!

Queensland selectors have announced their starting lineup yesterday. It appears they have gone ahead with picking the usual backline players, despite injury concerns. Yet, this year’s forward pack of veterans looks extremely promising. The Android has one reservation though. 7-out-of-17 selected players hail from the Brisbane Broncos… and the Broncos’ team performance at Club level has been less-than-satisfactory so far, nine games into the season. Well then, let’s just wait and see if Thurston and Lockyer can work their magic in the halves and dominate the game. GO DA MAROONS!!!

 

STARTING
Karmichael HuntPetero Civoniceva
Brent TateCameron Smith
Steve BellSteve Price
Justin HodgesTonie Carroll
Greg InglisAntonio Kaufusi
Darren Lockyer (C)Dallas Johnson
Jonathan Thurston

 

INTERCHANGE
Shaun BerriganJacob Lilyman
Nate MylesNeville Costigan