Origin Game III Maroons Shocks: Retirement Backflip and an Unheralded Bolter
- Gehamat Shibasaki has been selected to debut for Queensland in State of Origin III on July 9, 2025, making him a surprise choice for the team.
- Josh Papali'i, who had previously announced his retirement from State of Origin, is returning to the squad due to encouragement from coach Billy Slater.
- Shibasaki has scored 12 tries in 15 matches for the Broncos this season, proving critics wrong and aiming to succeed in Origin.
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will shift to fullback while Valentine Holmes moves to the wing for the upcoming match, replacing the injured Kalyn Ponga.
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Origin game III Maroons shocks: retirement backflip and an unheralded bolter
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