Daly Cherry-Evans helped inspire the next generation of Maroons stars as Queensland Under 19s won 28-14 against NSW at North Sydney Oval on Thursday night.

What happened?

The Queensland Under 19s team was visited by Daly Cherry-Evans and Anthony Milford, who shared their reflections and advice on the value of the Maroons jersey.

Cherry-Evans, a former Maroons captain with 26 matches and six series wins between 2013-2025, is still playing in the NRL with Sydney Roosters.

Why it matters for Daly Cherry-Evans

Darius Boyd, the coach of the Queensland Under 19s, brought Cherry-Evans and Milford into the camp to offer their insights and experience to the young players.

Boyd told NRL.com that the players really enjoyed Cherry-Evans' words and that it was nice to bring back some of the Origin legends to show the players what it meant to play for their family and state.

What comes next?

The win was a decisive one for the Queensland Under 19s, with many of the players having watched Boyd execute some of his 17 Origin tries in 28 games before he retired in 2020.

Cherry-Evans and Milford's visit was part of Boyd's effort to bring the Queensland history into the camp and inspire the next generation of Maroons stars.

The Queensland Under 19s team will look to build on this win and continue to develop their skills and teamwork.

And with Cherry-Evans and other Origin legends leading the way, the future of the Maroons looks bright.

But the NSW Under 19s team will be looking to bounce back from this loss and regain their competitive edge.

So the rivalry between the two teams will continue to be fierce and exciting.

Daly Cherry-Evans' involvement with the Queensland Under 19s is a testament to his commitment to the sport and his desire to give back to the community.

As a former Maroons captain, Cherry-Evans knows what it takes to succeed at the highest level and is passing on his knowledge and experience to the next generation.

With 309 NRL premiership games under his belt, assistant coach Andrew McCullough was also invaluable to the team's preparation.

The team's focus on connection and working hard for each other was key to their success.

And with the support of Cherry-Evans and other Origin legends, the Queensland Under 19s team will continue to thrive.