Queensland Maroons confident Billy Slater will remain as State of Origin coach

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He said the goal was to re-sign the pair next year, adding, “I’m more confident than I’m not”.

“I see elements of both Mal and Craig in Billy’s coaching. Beyond that, he loves the fact that there was a generation of players who came before him that these players have to respect.

“The last layer is, he takes what this most elite of teams in Queensland is and what it stands for and connects that to the broad fan base across the state.”

Ikin declared Tuesday’s announced…