Queensland coach Billy Slater addresses the changes he has made to the Maroons team ahead of the State of Origin decider, following the announcement of his squad. In separate reports, Sydney’s The Sydney Morning Herald, Melbourne’s The Age, and Brisbane’s Brisbane Times all describe Slater’s appearance on Nine’s Today in which he explains the reasons behind the selected lineup. The outlets frame the discussion around the key adjustments Slater has made for the match, presenting his comments as context for why certain players have been included and how the team is expected to approach the decider. Across the sources, the focus remains on Slater’s explanation of the team changes rather than on reactions from opponents or detailed match predictions. While each outlet refers to the same television appearance and the same team announcement, the reporting does not add substantially different information beyond summarising that Slater highlights the main factors influencing Queensland’s selection and preparation for the decisive Origin game.