Billy Slater reveals his top five Maroons

Queensland skipper Billy Slater has revealed his top five Maroons players of all time, ahead of State of Origin three. The 35-year old named his list on NRL.com, including some quotes about why he rated each player so highly. Here is Slater's top five Queensland Origin players, courtsesy of NRL.com. Wally Lewis "He's the King of Queensland. The king of State of Origin and he's got that title for a reason." [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="437"] MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Wally Lewis of the Maroons looks to offload the ball during the NSWRL State of Origin match between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Olympic Park May 30, 1990 in Melbourne, Australia. NSW won the series 2-1. (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)[/caption] Darren Lockyer "I got to watch him play when I was growing up. But also I got the opportunity to play alongside him. How he contributes to the game, his kicking game. "He was as tough as they come. Just had both ball-playing skills and a had great running game as well. I think that's why he made the transition from No.1 to No. 6 quite easily. And was at the top of his game in those positions as well." [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="608"] 06 May 2001: Darren Lockyer #1 of the Maroons evades Brett Kimmorley #7 of the Blues during the first State of Origin match between NSW v QLD at Suncorp stadium, Brisbane Australia. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Darren England/ALLSPORT[/caption] Jonathan Thurston "What isn't there to say about him? He was the ultimate competitor, he never let Queensland down. When Queensland needed a big play, he came up with it. "At the right place at the right time Jonathan Thurston always found himself." [caption id="attachment_27998" align="alignnone" width="1501"] SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Johnathan Thurston of the Maroons looks on during game two of the State Of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on June 21, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)[/caption] Cameron Smith "There's not a whole heap you have to say. Cam at Origin level was, little bit like Wally Lewis, easy to follow, very calm in pressure situations. He was just a great leader amongst men. [caption id="attachment_31672" align="alignnone" width="1024"] BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Cameron Smith of the Maroons breaks away from the defence during game three of the State Of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)[/caption] Allan Langer "I really gained a connection with 'Alfy' when I was a young fella. To see what he did at Origin level for his side was so creative. The little grubber through the line, the little chip kick and regather. "Would put himself in front of 110 kilo men and flip them to the ground. He was an icon for me and he was my hero growing up and that's why he's number one." [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="612"] 5 Jun 1998: Allan Langer of Queensland in action during the State of Origin Series match against New South Wales at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. New South Wales won the match 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Dave Rogers/Allsport[/caption]