By Wayne Heming Dual international Lote Tuqiri could not have squeezed much more from a 15-year playing career that took him around the world. To list Tuqiri’s playing achievements in both codes would not leave much room to talk about his incredible playing career. But it’s fair to say Tuqiri achieved more than he ever

By Wayne Heming Former Brisbane Broncos hooker Andrew McCullough says Ben Hunt’s entry into the exclusive FOGS Dick “Tosser” Turner Medal club next week is a credit to his great mate’s remarkable resilience and the man he has turned out to be. Hunt will join the Turner club -- which includes Maroon greats, Cameron Smith,

By Wayne Heming Forty-four years ago to the day, a young, nervous Mal Meninga ran onto Lang Park determined to do his state proud and not let Queensland down. On his 20th birthday -- happy birthday big fella from the FOGS and Queensland fans -- and in the company of the great Arthur Beetson, Meninga

By Wayne Heming Queensland coach Billy Slater has approved several changes to his side for the State of Origin home series decider on Wednesday week turning to Newcastle’s Kalyn Ponga to provide the x-factor off a reshuffled interchange bench. In total, Slater has made six changes to the team which was manhandled 38-18 at the

Billy Slater’s Maroons have history on their side when they seek revenge against NSW in next month’s series-deciding third game at Suncorp Stadium next month. It will not guarantee them a 27th State of Origin series victory since 1982, Slater knows that. But it’s a bogey statistic the Blues and coach rookie coach Michael Maguire

By Wayne Heming Former Queensland hero Chris “Choppy Close” has urged Wednesday night’s second State of Origin clash at the MCG to be refereed under the same rules as NRL club games. Speaking out before the big clash, Close said the Wild West days of Origins games being officiated with more leniency given to players,

Queensland coach Billy Slater has made two forced changes to his 17-man squad which will attempt to wrap up a third straight State of Origin series at the MCG next Wednesday week. While New South Wales coach Michael Maguire has endorsed six changes to his squad beaten 38-10 in Sydney, Slater will stick with the

By Wayne Heming With several NRL clubs circling and prepared to “sell the farm” to get their hands on young Brisbane Broncos talent Selwyn Cobbo at the end of the year, one of the club’s former greats, Petero Civoniceva, believes the six-time premiers must keep the 22-year-old in their stable. Civoniceva, who played a combined

By Wayne Heming Former Ironman prop Petero Civoniceva says rookie NSW coach Michael Maguire has hand-picked a forward pack to “bash down Queensland’s front door” in Wednesday night’s State of Origin opener in Sydney. “They’ve picked a pack who will want to come through the middle of Queensland,” Fog #120 told Fogs.com.au on the eve