Queensland coach Billy Slater has named a Maroons team for game one that includes five debutants, according to reports from multiple outlets. The selection involves several notable changes, with Slater making what are described as selection “shocks.” One of the clearest moves is the omission of Reece Walsh, who has been “snubbed” for the match despite being among the more prominent names associated with recent Maroons plans. Slater also changes the backline after calling for a replacement for Reuben Dearden, with the reported alteration framed as a key part of the reshuffle. The three sources agree on the overall structure of the decision: a new-look Queensland side featuring five players making their Maroons debuts, plus targeted omissions and adjustments to replace unavailable or reshuffled personnel. While the outlets describe different emphases—such as the headline focus on Walsh’s absence and Dearden’s replacement—the underlying information is consistent: Slater finalizes game-one selection with debutants and multiple changes to the team.