The countdown to the State of Origin decider is on, and Billy Slater takes us inside Queensland camp.

Billy explains why the Maroons head to Rockhampton before every decider, the thinking behind recalling Jeremiah Nanai, what Pat Carrigan's return means for Queensland, and the disappointment of losing Lindsay Collins.

He also discusses Selwyn Cobbo's confidence, Sam Walker's emergence, how the Maroons are handling the pressure of a sold out Suncorp Stadium, and why connection, culture and legacy remain at the heart of Queensland's preparation.

00:00 Inside Maroons Camp
(00:44) The Road to the Origin Decider
(01:25) Why Queensland Heads to Rockhampton
(03:13) Lessons From Game II
(04:07) Why Jeremiah Nanai Is Back
(05:55) Building the Maroons Culture
(06:59) Pat Carrigan Returns
(07:53) Lindsay Collins Ruled Out
(08:54) Selwyn Cobbo's Confidence
(09:49) Preparing for NSW's Changes
(10:53) Handling the Pressure of Suncorp
(11:48) Sam Walker's Development
(12:46) Building Queensland's Combinations
(13:48) How the Spine Works Together
(16:39) Playing for the Maroons Legacy
(17:31) Billy's Final Message Before Game III

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