Last week, Luke Keary said in the wake of Queensland’s win over NSW that the Blues have a “better team on paper” than the Maroons.

The Geyer legacy will continue in the west with Mavrik signing with the Perth Bears after his famous father Mark was a fan favourite over there.

After a demoralising defeat to the Maroons, the Blues learn Latrell Mitchell will be unavailable for selection in the series-deciding State of Origin III.

Veteran rugby league reporter Dean Ritchie has called out the “online pile-on” towards Blues coach Laurie Daley, describing it as “disgusting” and “revolting”.

After announcing two key extensions in the past week, the Broncos are expected to lose one of their most-improved players for next season.

The Manly Sea Eagles have bolstered their depth in the outside backs after signing Wests Tigers centre Starford To’a on a two-year deal.