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Walsh, Ponga pairing a Maroons flashback to 2018

Queensland coach Billy Slater and Kalyn Ponga played in the same State of Origin side in 2018, and now Ponga will share the stage with fellow No.1 Reece Walsh.

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Roving Ponga given a licence to thrill for Maroons

The return of Kalyn Ponga for Queensland has given the side a multi-faceted attacking option in a wide variety of scenarios, skipper Daly Cherry-Evans says.

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Ponga a risk but Suncorp is Maroons 14th man: Bennett

Wayne Bennett says the selection of "wonderful" Kalyn Ponga is a risk for the State of Origin decider but insists Suncorp Stadium is the ace up Maroons' sleeve.

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Old housemate on high alert for rejuvenated Ponga

Connor Watson has endured a similar path to the State of Origin decider as Kalyn Ponga and he knows how dangerous his old housemate can be for Queensland.

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Ponga's vision of Walsh combo lifts Maroons for decider

Kalyn Ponga says he's imagined combining with Reece Walsh in attack for Queensland in a foregleam of what the dynamic duo could do in the Origin decider.

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Knights pair assemble for Maroons' Origin decider

Newcastle teammates Dane Gagai and Kalyn Ponga will be key to Queensland's fortunes after being recalled for the Brisbane State of Origin decider.

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Bradman Best sent for scans; Gagai, Ponga confirmed in Qld team

NSW centre complains of tight hamstring.

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Ponga back, Fifita snubbed in Maroons team revamp

Queensland have recalled Kalyn Ponga, Selwyn Cobbo and Dane Gagai for the State of Origin series decider, with David Fifita left out again.

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Raiders' NRL season in tailspin after loss to Knights

Canberra's hopes of claiming a top-eight NRL finish are fading by the week after Newcastle scored a 16-12 win over the Raiders.

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Maroons coach Slater unfazed by Grant, Ponga concerns

Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant have both been dealing with fitness concerns in recent weeks, but that won't necessarily rule them out of State of Origin III.

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'Sooky' Albert Hopoate credits wife for NRL return

Burns victim Albert Hopoate is enjoying his time back on the field as Canberra prepare to get their league campaign back on track against Newcastle.

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Ponga returns early as Storm sit out Harry Grant again

Newcastle have been bolstered by the early return of Kalyn Ponga from a foot injury, while Harry Grant is again missing from Melbourne's NRL team.

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Shorter seasons, women's game can help NRL: Ivan Cleary

Ivan Cleary says the NRL should consider shortening the season to cut down on injuries, and believes the rise of the women's game could help provide a solution.

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Toohey's News: Big signing unlikely despite cap riches

The Knights have close to $500,000 to spend this season.

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$14 million side of injured stars who could win Origin

So great is the impact of injuries ahead of State of Origin I, an 18-man team of stars unavailable for the series would not fit under the NRL's salary cap.

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'I was once a lock': Cobbo stirs up Maroons Hornet nest

Queensland utility Selwyn Cobbo can cover fullback, wing and centre but has revealed he was once a lock and will fill any role coach Billy Slater has for him.

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Toohey's News: Ricky's raid lands another Knight

A promising up-and-comer has been poached.

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Best set for scans as NSW, Knights hold their breath

Newcastle football boss Peter Parr says Bradman Best will have scans on an injured hamstring as Kalyn Ponga's rehabilitation is set to go up a notch.

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Knights ditch 'Kalyn Ball' for surprise resurgence

Kalyn Ponga's injury ironically gave Newcastle the spark they needed to begin salvaging their season.

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Ponga's absence forces Knights to regain their steel

Kalyn Ponga's absence has prompted Newcastle to find their steel again, gritting out two straight wins without their superstar fullback.

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Armstrong's sleepless night before shining as Knight

Newcastle's debutant fullback David Armstrong had a score to settle against his opposite number before starring in the 18-14 win over the Dolphins.

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Armstrong stars for Knights on debut to sink Dolphins

Newcastle debutant fullback David Armstrong played superbly in Kalyn Ponga's absence to inspire an 18-14 upset win over the Dolphins.

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Knights name uncapped Armstrong as Ponga's replacement

With their season threatening to spiral out of control, Newcastle will roll the dice on an uncapped fullback to replace the injured Kalyn Ponga.

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Dolphins turn pro in 'weird times' as Bennett returns

Dolphins winger Jack Bostock said weird times in Darwin without ill coach Wayne Bennett was no barrier to a rampant win over Parramatta, but the coach is back.

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