Peters in line for debut as Maroons name squad for Origin I

Jarred Cross
Jarred Cross Published April 14, 2025 at 3.30pm (AWST)

Cowboys centre Jasmine Peters is in line for her State of Origin debut in a fortnight's time, her inclusion among a sweep of changes made to Tahnee Norris' Queensland squad with a series three-peat on the table.

Named on Monday, the 22-year-old Torres Strait woman and five-time Indigenous All Star is one of six potential debutants for game one to kick off the NRL's Magic Round on May 1.

Ex-Australian rugby sevens star and Sharks half Georgia Hannaway, Eels youngster Rory Owen, Roosters and Samoa half Tavarna Papalii and Broncos teammates Hayley Maddick and Jada Ferguson are all in the frame to pull on the Maroons jumper for the first time.

Star fullback Tamika Upton and 2025 All Stars game Trish Hina Medal winner Keilee Joseph have retained their spot after lifting the shield last year.

Peters has strung together a pair of strong seasons since crossing to the Cowboys from the Titans ahead of the 2023 season.

She played all nine home and away games in tough years for the Cowboys, with an average of 100 running metres per game.

Māori Fern Destiny Brill has held her spot in the Maroons set up after six Origin appearances.

Eight-time Maroon and Māori All Star Shannon Mato will miss this year's series as she expects her first child, while Queensland veteran Tazmin Rapana has also been left out of the squad.

Queensland responded to a home loss in last year's opener to secure a one-point win in Newcastle and later seal back-to-back shields with a comprehensive 22-6 win in the wet in front of more than 20,000 in Townsville to wrap a historic first-time three game series.

Women's State of Origin game one is set for Suncorp Stadium on May 1 to kick off the men's competition's Magic Round.

New South Wales are expected to name their side in the coming days.

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