QLD coach, Roger Bossert has announced a squad of certainties for the first State of Origin match. There are still some spots up for grabs, but the players named have their spots assured.
Roger Bossert made some suprise inclusions and omissions.
The ultimate suprise inclusion has been the recall of Qld veteran, Sean Towers, into the halfback role. It has been many years since he has put on the maroon jersey, but after some outstanding displays for Canberra, he deserves his shot at redemption. Congratulations to Luke Williamson and Casey Macguire, who will be making their debuts for Queensland.
A large fall from grace for Elton Flatley. He was considered an Origin certainty before the season started after his heroic efforts for Qld last season. Adelaide's poor form has contributed to his demise.
A centre, two prop, lock and three bench positions are up for grabs. The result of the performances of the contenders in Round 13 matches will have a huge bearing on the selection table.

Here is the team and contenders for the open positions.

1. Mat Rogers (Northern Cannons / South Qld)
2. Wendell Sailor (Tamworth City Titans / South Qld)
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4. Shaun Berrigan (Woolongong Destructors/ South Qld)
5. Ben Tune (Coffs Harbour Wyrms / South Qld)
6. Darren Lockyer © (Surfers Paradise Punks / South Qld)
7. Sean Towers (Canberra Chargers)
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9. Cameron Smith (Brisbane Bulls / South Qld)
10.
11. Gordon Tallis ( Port Moresby / North Qld)
12. Luke Williamson ( Brisbane Bulls / South Queensland)
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14. Casey Macguire (Canberra Chargers / South Qld)
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Centre contenders
Paul Bowman
Josh Hannay
Willie Tonga
Steve Kefu

Prop Contenders
Shane Webcke
Petoro Civinocieva
Danny Nutley
Steven Price

Lock
Dallas Johnson
Jason Smith
Scott Sattler

Three bench spots
Michael Crocker
Chris Flannery
Chris McKenna
Dallas Johnson
Jason Smith
Scott Sattler
Paul Bowman
Josh Hannay
Willie Tonga
Steve Kefu
Shane Webcke
Petoro Civinocieva
Danny Nutley
Steven Price