Daly Cherry-Evans is set to become the first State of Origin league captain dropped midway through a series this century, with Tom Dearden to take over as Queensland halfback
Daly Cherry-Evans is set to become the first State of Origin league captain dropped midway through a series this century, with Tom Dearden to take over as Queensland halfback
8 June 2025
Maroons selectors will meet this afternoon where Cherry-Evans is almost certain to be left out of the squad for game two on Wednesday week, barring any late changes.
Cherry-Evans has been the Maroons' first-choice halfback and captain since 2019, but has come under fire since the 18-6 loss in the series opener.
Queensland dropped Trevor Gillmeister when he was captain in the 1990s.
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