Queensland fullback Reece Walsh says he will re-sign with Brisbane and stay there for the rest of his career as he gets a lift from mentoring by Billy Slater.

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans is gutted that NSW captain James Tedesco has been dropped but proud of Manly teammate Jake Trbojevic for filling breach.

Tom Dearden has learnt to be comfortable in his own shoes as he prepares to walk in Cameron Munster's for Queensland in the State of Origin series.

Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell says the club was surprised at David Fifita's axing from the Queensland side but tips him to respond with a vengeance on the field

Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson says Brad Arthur is a must-consider for any club seeking a new head coach.

There were plenty of tears when J'maine Hopgood answered his phone to hear Billy Slater tell him he would be making his State of Origin debut for Queensland.