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Billy Slater's Shock Maroons Exit Ahead of Series Decider
29 Jun
Summary
- Billy Slater will not sign a contract extension with the QRL.
- The coach enjoys inspiring Queensland but will step down if this changes.
- Slater may continue coaching the Maroons based on a handshake agreement.
Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater has revealed he will not sign a new contract with the Queensland Rugby League (QRL). This decision comes as speculation about his future grows, with many tipping him for a potential coaching role with the Melbourne Storm.
Slater's current contract expires after the State of Origin series decider next Wednesday. He emphasized his passion for inspiring Queensland and suggested his coaching tenure would continue only if that feeling persists or if the QRL finds a better candidate.
Despite stating he won't sign an extension, Slater hinted that a verbal agreement, a handshake deal, could see him continue coaching the Maroons. This approach would only proceed if his current motivations remain unchanged.
