State of Origin 2026: Queensland Maroons confirmed team for Game II in Melbourne

If Queensland wants to win this year’s State of Origin trophy they’ll once again need to overturn a 0-1 deficit — just as they did in 2025.

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With everything to play for, the Maroons selectors have chosen their 20-man squad for Game II at the MCG.

Is this the side to keep the series alive and send it to an epic Suncorp Stadium decider?

Queensland Maroons Confirmed Squad: State of Origin Game II 

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Selwyn Cobbo
3. Robert Toia
4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Cameron Munster (c)
7. Sam Walker
8. Tom Flegler
9. Harry Grant
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. Briton Nikora
12. Kurt Capewell 
13. Reuben Cotter

14. Max Plath
15. Lindsay Collins
16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
17. Trent Loiero
18. Reece Walsh
19. Murray Tualagi

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20. Heilum Luki

Billy Slater has stuck with Kalyn Ponga despite his costly second-half send off in Game I. However with another fortnight under his belt after his facial fracture Reece Walsh also comes into the reserves this time to provide X-factor off the bench if required.

Winger Jojo Fifita is named to start with Murray Tualagi also named on the bench.

Debut halfback Sam Walker showed plenty of promise in Game I and with that experience under his belt is poised for a big night in Melbourne.

In the forwards Pat Carrigan (ankle) has been replaced by Kulikefu Finefeuiaki on the Maroons bench while Briton Nikora will start ahead of Max Plath, as Reuben Cotter shifts to lock.

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Heilum Luki is 20th man.

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