The Queensand Maroons nearly proved the history books wrong in the first instalment of the 2026 State of Origin Season.

They were a cigarette paper away from winning with 12 players.

There’s talk about how New South Wales is resurgent with the return of front rower Payne Hass.

In an exclusive for iQ, Queensland sports commentator John Devine ran this by Former Origin Great Steve Walters to see what he thought. Click to hear the interview.