What happened to the Queensland-based Maroons?
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One of the most famous victories in Brisbane s proud history was inspired not by Darren Lockyer, Allan Langer or Gorden Tallis but rather Nick Parfitt, Stu Kelly, Shane Walker and an unheralded, unfashionable mob that will forever be known as the Baby Broncos.
Back in round 12, 2002, the Broncos were midway through yet another stellar campaign that would see them play finals footy for the 11th year in a row.
And while that sustained period of success delivered four premierships to Red Hill, it also came with the caveat that when State of Origin rolled around each year a posse of Broncos would be required to pull on the maroon of Queensland.
It is impossible to put into words the disappointment I felt at the conclusion of Game 1. A once-in-a-lifetime game in Townsville, a town that has produced so many legends for Queensland, was ruined by the poor form of the Maroons, who looked like more like a struggling club side than a representative team full […]
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