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Horsburgh named in Queensland Maroons Game II squad….<\/p>\n

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The Queensland Rugby League (QRL) has officially named its 20-man squad for Game II of the State of Origin series in Perth on June\u202f18, with Canberra Raiders powerhouse Corey Horsburgh earning a coveted spot among the reserves .<\/p>\n

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Horsburgh\u2019s inclusion reflects Queensland coach Billy\u202fSlater\u2019s strategic shift, following a disappointing Game\u202fI defeat. Slater opted for fresh aggression up front, axeing veteran Daly Cherry\u2011Evans (halfback and captain since 2019) and Beau\u202fFermor, while bringing in Kurt\u202fCapewell, Jack\u202fHowarth, Ezra\u202fMam, and Horsburgh to inject impact from the bench . Canberra\u2019s enforcer is known for his fiery workrate, high tackles, and penalty discipline evolving since early-season lapses .<\/p>\n

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Horsburgh\u2019s re-emergence in the Maroons camp highlights Slater\u2019s fresh approach after Origin I, emphasizing renewed momentum and bench strength. He joins a group aiming for redemption under new captain Cameron Munster, who takes over on the field alongside halfback Tom Dearden . Meanwhile, Cherry\u2011Evans\u2019 mid\u2011series exclusion sparked controversy, with rumors of internal media leaks and an unprecedented shake-up from Queensland\u2019s traditional \u201cpick\u2011and\u2011stick\u201d culture .<\/p>\n

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In Perth\u2019s wet and slippery Game\u202fII, Horsburgh will be part of an emboldened front\u2011row rotation, ready to bring punch and energy off the bench as Queensland seeks to level the series .<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s how the squad stacks up compared to Game I:<\/p>\n

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Dropped: Daly Cherry\u2011Evans (captain), Beau\u202fFermor, Jesse\u202fArthars, Kulikefu\u202fFinefeuiaki<\/p>\n

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Added: Kurt Capewell, Corey Horsburgh, Jack Howarth, Ezra Mam<\/p>\n\n

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Horsburgh named in Queensland Maroons Game II squad….   The Queensland Rugby League (QRL) has officially named its 20-man squad for Game II of the State of Origin series in Perth on June\u202f18, with Canberra Raiders powerhouse Corey Horsburgh earning a coveted spot among the reserves . 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