Queensland Coach Billy Slater to Help Teammates After Fight

By Jon Healy

Topic: NRL

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:59 am

Queensland coach Billy Slater might need to help his players get along. Cameron Munster and Kalyn Ponga had a fight during a game.

Munster hit Ponga after Ponga made a mistake. But Slater said they will be okay when they practice together.

Cameron Munster pushed Kalyn Ponga during a game.

They are both competitive players.

Slater knows Munster well and thinks they laughed about the fight later.

It's a game, and they want to do their best. Maybe they need to practice together for a few days.

Here is the Queensland team for the next game.

Some players did not play in the first game.

Slater made some changes to the team. Reece Walsh will play after not playing for a while.

Walsh was not chosen for the first game, but now he is back. He has not been playing well for his team.

Slater thinks having Walsh on the team is a good idea.

We know what Walsh can do.

Walsh has been playing well, but his team has not been doing well.

He has a good game, and if needed, he will play well.

Most questions were about Walsh, but Slater did not say much.

It's about the team playing well, not just one player.

The team is strong because they work together.

Look at our live blog for more information.

Live updates are available.

Here is a key event.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 8:49 am

By Jon Healy

Here is the full team list.

Some players did not play in the first game.

You can choose what to see below.

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Monday, June 8, 2026, at 10:49 am

By Jon Healy

That's all for now.

The Queensland team is mostly the same, but some players are injured.

ABC Sport will live blog the next game.

Then, the next State of Origin game will be played.

We will be live for every moment, so join us then.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 10:18 am

By Jon Healy

Slater was asked a lot about Reece Walsh.

He did not say much about why Walsh was chosen.

We know what Walsh can do.

The team is more important than one player.

The team's strength is that they work together.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 10:02 am

By Jon Healy

Melbourne has hosted some great State of Origin games.

But the Queensland team has only won one game at the MCG.

Here's how the games have gone:

Slater might call a former player for inspiration.

But it's not that important to the current team.

We should focus on the present and the future.

It's essential to focus on the now and improve performance.

Here is a key event.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 9:50 am

By Jon Healy

Cameron Munster and Kalyn Ponga fought during a game.

They will be okay now that the game is over.

Maybe they need a bonding session.

They are both competitive players.

Slater knows Munster well and thinks they laughed about the fight later.

It's a game, and they want to do their best. Maybe they need to practice together for a few days.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 9:41 am

By Jon Healy

Selwyn Cobbo is playing well for the Dolphins.

He's happy and working hard.

He's only 23 years old, but he's been playing well.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 9:38 am

By Jon Healy

Slater said the first game was hard to judge.

The team needs to improve and focus on the present.

They will try to do better in the next game.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 9:36 am

By Jon Healy

Slater called a player to tell him he's on the team.

The player has been working hard and playing well.

Slater is looking forward to seeing him play.

The player has improved his defense and will start in the next game.

Here is a key event.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 9:33 am

By Jon Healy

Slater will decide Reece Walsh's role in the team.

Walsh is on the bench, and Slater thinks it's a good idea.

We know what Walsh can do.

Slater will not say what he's seen in Walsh or what they've talked about.

He has a good relationship with Walsh and thinks he'll play well if needed.

Here is a key event.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 9:18 am

By Jon Healy

Reece Walsh might not play in the next game.

He's only on the team in case of an emergency.

If the team is losing, Walsh might come on the field.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 9:03 am

By Jon Healy

The Queensland team has changed due to injuries.

Reece Walsh is back on the team after not playing for a while.

Another player is making his debut.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 8:47 am

By Jon Healy

A fan commented on Reece Walsh's performance.

Walsh has not been playing well, but he's still on the team.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 8:40 am

By Jon Healy

Here is the Queensland team from the first game.

Some players are not playing in the next game.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 8:33 am

By Jon Healy

Reece Walsh has not played State of Origin in a while.

He played well in 2023 but has not been consistent.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 8:26 am

By Jon Healy

The first State of Origin game was exciting.

The Queensland team was winning, but then they lost.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 8:18 am

By Jon Healy

The NSW coach will announce his team later.

The Queensland team needs to win the next game.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 8:12 am

By Jon Healy

The NSW coach will watch a game to decide on his team.

One player needs to impress to stay on the team.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 8:05 am

By Jon Healy

The Queensland team will be announced soon.

The coach will have a press conference later.

We will bring you all the updates.

Here is a key event.

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:36 am

By Jon Healy

Welcome to our live coverage of the Queensland team announcement.

The team needs to win the next game.

Stick around to find out what the team will be.

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