State of Origin

June 29, 2026

Billy Slater's contract ends this year.

In short:

Billy Slater won't sign another contract.

He will decide his future with a handshake.

What's next?

ABC Sport will blog State of Origin III.

Billy Slater does not think this year's series will be his last.

Slater can win his fourth series as Maroons coach.

Billy Slater chose Patrick Carrigan for State of Origin III.

He signed a three-year extension in 2023.

Slater told reporters he won't sign another contract.

He enjoys helping the players inspire Queensland.

Slater's position will change if things change.

Slater said his future will proceed on a handshake basis.

He said yes, that's how it is.

Laurie Daley will talk about criticism after the series.

Slater coaches the Maroons to help the players inspire Queensland.

The team inspired Slater when he was a kid.

Now they can inspire the rest of Queensland.

The Maroons want their first win at Lang Park since 2023.

The venue is important, but the past is not relevant.

What happens next will decide the outcome.

AAP

June 29, 2026

See more ABC coverage.

Promotion

Sport

Analysis by Amanda Shalala

Analysis by Simon Smale

State of Origin

AFL Women’s

Practice Listening