Canberra Raiders NRL News

Corey Horsburgh omitted from Queensland's State of Origin team, available for Canberra's clash with Warriors.

Canberra Weekly

Canberra Raiders star Corey Horsburgh has been left out of Queensland's team for the State of Origin opener on Wednesday 28 May.

After a strong start to the NRL season, Horsburgh was tipped to earn a bench spot but has been omitted from the Maroons squad entirely, with coach Billy Slater favouring Mo Fotuaika and Trent Loiero over the Canberra middle forward.

This means Horsburgh will be available for Canberra's top-four clash with the Warriors in New Zealand on Sunday, with Hudson Young the only Origin casualty for the Raiders after being named on the NSW bench.

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Canterbury faces player shortages but aims to continue winning against the Dolphins without relying on comebacks.

The Canberra Times

KEY STORYLINES TO WATCH FOR IN ROUND 11 OF THE NRL SEASON

CAN DEPLETED DOGS KEEP DELIVERING?

Canterbury will have up to 10 players missing for Thursday night's showdown with the Dolphins, through a mix of injury, suspension and State of Origin selection. They keep winning, but the absences mean they won't want to rely on another second-half fightback.

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Fantasy land sees shock Origin selections, key injuries, and strategic SuperCoach opportunities during the first major bye.

The Daily Telegraph

It's all happening in fantasy land.

Shock Origin selections for both NSW and Queensland, plus ill-timed injuries, have landed right on cue for the toughest week of the year - the first big bye.

Here's the lie of the land as it currently stands (note: this story will be updated when Origin teams are officially announced on Monday).

SUPERCOACH WINNERS FROM ORIGIN TEAMS

James Tedesco - Will miss out for the Blues and therefore THE player to own over the byes given he plays all three big Origin rounds for the Roosters.

Corey Horsburgh - Seems set to miss an Origin spot for the Maroons...

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