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Give the banana farmer from North Queensland another crack in State of Origin.
That was the message from Brisbane coach Kevin Walters who insists Broncos prop Thomas Flegler is ready to be given his second Queensland jumper after the retirement of Maroons legend Josh Papalii.
Papalii stepped down from State of Origin football on Thursday after playing 23 games for the Maroons in the front-row, and 23-year-old Flegler is one of a suite of middle forwards in the mix to come into the side.
Banana-drama! Walters wants Flegler in Maroons squad
Raiders great names player who should take his Origin spot
Josh Papali'i has named the heir to his State of Origin throne - Canberra Raiders teammate Corey Horsburgh.
Papali'i then paid Horsburgh the ultimate compliment - the fiery redhead's making those around him better.
Not a small task given Horsburgh's playing alongside Raiders great Papali'i and New Zealand international Joe Tapine - two of the best middles in the world.
Blacktown ready to soar over Raiders
The Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles are set to face off against the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium in Round 12 of the NSW Cup.
The team is feeling confident after a comeback draw against the Newtown Jets, who are currently in fourth place.
Despite trailing 22-10 at halftime, the Blacktown Workers scored four tries in the final 12 minutes to secure the draw.
