Queensland prop Tom Flegler speaks to media after being selected for the opening match of the State of Origin series. Across coverage, Flegler describes the return as emotional, framing his selection as a significant milestone in his representative career. The reports focus on his reaction to making the starting lineup for the series opener and his perspective on returning to the Origin arena. While the articles differ only minimally in wording, they consistently present the same core points: Flegler is a Maroons player, he has earned selection for the first game of the Origin series, and he characterizes the moment as emotionally meaningful. The coverage centres on his comments following the team confirmation and does not report additional controversies or detailed tactical changes. Overall, the outlets converge on his public remarks about the personal impact of returning for the series opener, alongside confirmation of his selection for the first match.