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Dolphins stars Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Max Plath (centre) lead a six-man club contingent into Origin game two, while the Broncos this series have had most selected as reserves, including Ezra Mam (left) and Reece Walsh (right) this series.

How new kings of Origin usurped under-siege Broncos

In less than four seasons, the Dolphins have usurped the Broncos – and Storm for the matter – as Queensland’s Origin kingpins. So how have they done it?

  • Nick Wright

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Isaiya Katoa celebrates scoring against the Roosters.

Blue in waiting: How Katoa’s masterclass orchestrated Roosters’ demise

Isaiya Katoa has ensured he remains at the forefront of Blues consideration with a masterclass against Sydney to thrust the Dolphins into the NRL’s top four. 

  • Nick Wright
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki will make his State of Origin debut for Queensland off the bench in game two.

Debutant makes sacrifice on way to Origin II – swearing off island food

Queensland’s latest debutant reveals his harsh upbringing, vowing to repay the state for giving him a “second chance at life”.

  • Nick Wright
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (centre) will be playing in honour of his father, Fereti.

‘He’s my hero’: Origin enforcer sheds tears over dad’s health battle not far from camp

A passionate declaration was issued as Tino Fa’asuamaleaui revealed the health battle his father was enduring 100 kilometres away.

  • Nick Wright
Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh.

How Walsh plans to be the ‘point of difference’ in must-win Origin

Walsh says the Broncos’ slump won’t derail his Maroons return, as Kalyn Ponga accepts blame for the game-one send-off that cost Queensland.

  • Nick Wright
Coach Billy Slater talks tactics with Reece Walsh.

How Walsh usurped Mam into Maroons fold in bid to salvage Origin series

Reece Walsh has unseated Ezra Mam as the bench option to cover the backline. But a champion veteran has slammed Mam’s critics.

  • Nick Wright
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Brendan Piakura looks to offload for the Broncos.

Premiers in freefall: Broncos suffer another humiliation as hellish two months loom

Titans fullback Keano Kini has produced a moment of absolute brilliance to well and truly thrust the Broncos’ premiership defence into freefall.

  • Nick Wright
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki.

Dolphins beat Cowboys in Qld derby to score fifth straight NRL win

The Dolphins have continued their climb up the NRL ladder, stamping themselves as a genuine premiership contenders with a 40-14 demolition of the Cowboys.

  • Dave Lyall
Walsh walks off the field after suffering a facial injury on April 4.

‘I’m a realist’: Walsh delivers honest insight into Origin recall hopes

Walsh insists he has not been suffering from a confidence crisis, as he conceded his form had not warranted an Origin recall. 

  • Nick Wright
Francis Molo of the Dolphins.

Molo opens up on sobriety. Just don’t ask about his Dragons exit

Fresh from securing his future at the Dolphins, former Maroons enforcer Francis Molo has spoken of the mission that has revived his career – and life.

  • Nick Wright