NRL

Cameron Munster's Queensland teammate Harry Grant says the captain's late father Steven would back his decision to play in the State of Origin decider.

KIERSTEN DUKE: There has been a lot of movement during the off-season and two new clubs have joined the fray. This is everything you need to know about the stars set to make headlines.

The stunning rise of Gehamat Shibasaki from being without a contract six months ago to a Queensland Origin debut is a dream-come-true tale.

The NSW champion has already informed the ARL commission of the move.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Daley could have rolled the dice instead of opting for an unchanged squad, while the Maroons have gone back to the future.

Billy Slater has made one of the biggest selection calls in State of Origin history by naming a journeyman centre to make his Maroons debut in this year’s series decider.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: The Maroons were good in game two, but the flood of penalties they received played a bigger role than any player.

The out-of-favour star has signed a new deal with a rival club.

KIERSTEN DUKE: It’s not something often talked about when women compete, but now one club is taking a pro-active approach to supporting their NRLW team.

The NRL legend is taking some time away from the game after having the procedure done.

It’s been a rough few weeks on and off the field for the Sea Eagles, with Anthony Seibold holding meetings and making changes to his team.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Facing a heartbreaking decision to quit the game early due to concussion is a decision I am glad I never had to make.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: I am proud Queenslander but this is how I think the Maroons coach should have reacted to being called a ‘grub’.

Jarome Luai has been fined over the incident which threatened to mar the State of Origin classic in Perth.

Queensland have kept the State of Origin series alive by beating a fast-finishing NSW by two points in a thriller at Optus Stadium in Perth.