Billy Slater says he will not sign another contract to continue as Queensland’s State of Origin coach, but he says this does not necessarily mean he will stop coaching. Multiple outlets report Slater is working under a “handshake” arrangement with the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) rather than a fully signed new agreement. The reports state that he is uncertain about whether he will coach the Maroons again next year. While one account frames his position as a limit on signing further contract paperwork, the overall reporting indicates there is no final decision yet on his future beyond the current arrangements. The outlets agree Slater’s comments point to a continued willingness to be involved, even though the formal contracting position is unsettled. Taken together, the coverage portrays an ongoing negotiation process led by Slater and the QRL, with his coaching role remaining possible for the coming season but not confirmed. No additional details about timing, length of the next term, or terms of the handshake arrangement are provided in the shared summaries.