How long is billy slater out for

Billy Slater knows the critics will be watching him, having jumped into the Queensland coaching hot seat and he has a message for them. But the year-old has never been a coach, and will step into the hot seat vacated by Paul Green, who quit after just one series in charge which the Maroons lost.

Having worked as a Maroons selector and mentor, Slater said he was ready to take the next step and guide Queensland to State of Origin success. This team means a lot to me. It always has. It has been a big part of my life for the majority of my life and now I get the opportunity to help other people not only fulfil their dream, but inspire a whole state.

Josh Giddey's start to the season is paying dividends for the Thunder. Giddey's start to the season paying dividends for OKC. NBA 4h ago. How are NBA 2K player ratings crafted? Formulating the best players, hardest players to rate and new additions to the game. Credited with revolutionising the game for modern fullbacks, Billy Slater's all-around brilliance and consistency carried him to legendary status.

A one-club man who debuted in , Slater formed part of Melbourne's iconic 'big three' alongside Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk. Together, they won four premierships though two were later stripped. Slater's blinding speed was undoubtedly one of his defining attributes, but he was also incredibly clever, skilful and tough.

He showed immense resilience to fight back from a shoulder injury that limited him to eight NRL games across , returning to his sensational best and retiring on his terms at the end of after a grand final appearance.

The Innisfail product was a key part of Queensland's unprecedented State of Origin dominance and represented Australia with absolute distinction. State of Origin. On This Day.