Wayne Bennett has agreed to another position with the Queensland Maroons for 2027. The veteran coach responded to a request to help with State of Origin duties. He will help a former protege during the series. The role belongs to the 2027 State of Origin series.

Reports also say Boyd has introduced a secret weapon designed to unsettle New South Wales. The specific nature regarding the role and the weapon is still unclear. Further details are still thin. The Maroons have not issued an official statement.