Queensland rugby league great Sam Thaiday says he does not support calls for changes to the Queensland Maroons team ahead of the series opener. All three reports agree Thaiday argues that Cameron Munster should have the first opportunity in the opening match. The comments come amid discussion about team selection and the order in which players should be given roles for the start of the series. Thaiday’s position is presented as a direct response to the idea of adjusting the Maroons’ lineup, with emphasis on maintaining a settled approach rather than making alterations. While the reports focus on Thaiday’s view, they do not provide detailed alternatives to his preferred selection, nor do they attribute further changes beyond the debate over whether Munster should start the opener. The outlets present Thaiday as a respected voice in Queensland selection matters and frame his remarks as urging confidence in the team structure chosen for the first game.