By Casey O'Connor
There was plenty of excitement around the Southern Downs when it was announced last week that Billy Slater and the 2022 State Of Origin Queensland Maroons to Warwick for the Maroons annual Regional Fan Day prior to the third game of the 2022 series which will be played at Suncorp Stadium.
There will be plenty of opportunities for kids young and old and members of the Rugby League community right across the region to cross paths with the Origin team and their star studded coaching squad who have a busy schedule during their visit on 5 and 6 July.
Head to the QRL State of Origin web page for further details and to book tickets.
The team will take part in a street parade commencing at 8.30am the next morning before a community breakfast in Leslie Park.
There will be a Junior Rugby League coaching clinic later in the morning at the Warwick Rugby Union Field. Numbers are limited for the clinic so head to the Play Rugby League website to register. There will be separate sessions for kids 5-12 and 13-17.
Later that day (from 11.30am) the Maroons will hold an Open training session at Fr Ranger Oval before returning to their training base at the Gold Coast after a healthy dose of Southern Downs hospitality.
I expect I like many others will take the opportunity to get up close and personal with maroons legends past present and future.
Casey
