Forget the usual ‘pick and stick’ narrative, Queensland coach Billy Slater is reportedly abandoning the script this series.

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Whispers are growing of Kalyn Ponga playing in the seven jersey for the Queensland Maroons to replace the injured Tom Dearden.

“He’s better suited out wide…I don’t like him at seven,” Darryl Brohman told The Continuous Call Team.

Other reports are suggesting that Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, who has been in electric form for the Dolphins this season, will secure the fullback role over Reece Walsh.

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