Tag Archives: Johnathan Thurston

Johnathan Thurston praised the ARL Commission's willingness to listen to Indigenous NRL players after it was confirmed the national anthem won't be played at future All Stars events.

From Gorden Tallis' heart to Johnathan Thurston's radar boot and Andrew Johns' football brain, the ultimate State of Origin "Frankenstein's monster" has been created and is ready to be unleashed.

Johnathan Thurston has selected his greatest Queensland team in State of Origin's 40-year history, declaring Cameron Smith as the best player he's ever played alongside.

The former Queensland halfback selected nine of his Maroons teammates who featured throughout the state's period of dominance in his greatest 17.

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston has urged Roosters star Sonny Bill Williams to return to the league in 2021 after his successful short stint this season came to an end in the semi-finals. Williams …

Wayne Bennett’s return to the Maroons could be short lived as Queensland powerbrokers consider making a monumental change to the Origin coaching job to attract some of the NRL’s greatest ever players.

Asked if he himself might one day coach the Maroons, Thurston replied with his trademark laugh and left the door open for future involvement. "Not at this stage," Thurston said. "I love everything about Origin.

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston has lavished praise on Warriors skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck for opting to stay with the team until the end of the season. Tuivasa-Sheck was given the opportunity to go back to New Zealand to see his family,