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Flemington winner Philadelphia Storm has validated a passion project for Melbourne Storm legend-turned-racehorse breeder Billy Slater.

Flemington winner Philadelphia Storm has validated a passion project for Melbourne Storm legend-turned-racehorse breeder Billy Slater.

Flemington winner Philadelphia Storm has validated a passion project for Melbourne Storm legend-turned-racehorse breeder Billy Slater.

Melbourne Storm and Queensland great Billy Slater admits he hadn’t envisioned a future in charge of the Maroons. Slater was last month revealed as the replacement for coach Paul Green, who led the team for only one season.

Newly appointed Maroons coach Billy Slater has made his first big move as the man in charge, bringing in respected assistant Josh Hannay. Hannay's appointment comes following two seasons as an interim head coach with the Cowboys and Sharks in the NRL.

Melbourne Storm legend Billy Slater believes Benji Marshall is still "very valuable" and should consider playing on if the desire remains. Marshall was one of the best recruits of the season, going on to play 22 games for the Rabbitohs,

Queensland star Kurt Capewell is excited about the appointment of new Origin coach Billy Slater and believes that the Maroons can turn the tables on NSW if they are able to keep the same team for each match.

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy is wary of the ‘battle hardened’ Penrith Panthers ahead of Saturday‘s preliminary final. Picture: Robert Cianflone / Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy is wary of the “battle hardened” Penrith Panthers ahead of Saturday’s preliminary final,

In the lead-up to Slater's elevation from Maroons selector to head coach, NSW mentor Brad Fittler questioned whether Slater could tackle Origin coaching without some sort of prior head coaching experience.

Slater has agreed to a two-year deal with the Queensland Rugby League to take over the Maroons, in what will be the 38-year-old's first official head coaching job since his playing retirement in 2018.