Anthony Milford named as Brisbane Broncos five‑eighth

It is Anthony Milford's time.

That is the message from Queensland coach Kevin Walters as the Brisbane Broncos five‑eighth enters Maroons camp after being named as the side's new five‑eighth.

Milford will most likely make his State of Origin debut in the No.6 jersey next Wednesday but it comes at the expense of one of the game's greats.

Johnathan Thurston's run of 36 straight Origin games is in serious doubt, named as 18th man as he fights a shoulder injury that Walters said will 'probably' rule him out.

It means the scene is set for Milford to announce himself on arguably the biggest stage in the rugby league world and he has beaten some quality competition to earn the opportunity.

The Maroons will host the Blues at 10pm next Wednesday.

Meanwhile the Broncos will face the Warriors at 7.30pm Saturday.

Queensland Maroons Origin I team
1. Darius Boyd (Brisbane Broncos)
2. Corey Oates (Brisbane Broncos)
3. Will Chambers (Melbourne Storm)
4. Justin O'Neill (North Queensland Cowboys)
5. Dane Gagai (Newcastle Knights)
6. Anthony Milford (Brisbane Broncos)
7. Cooper Cronk (Melbourne Storm)
8. Dylan Napa (Sydney Roosters)
9. Cameron Smith (c) (Melbourne Storm)
10. Nate Myles (Manly Sea Eagles)
11. Josh Papalii (Canberra Raiders)
12. Matt Gillett (Brisbane Broncos)
13. Josh McGuire (Brisbane Broncos)
Interchange:
14. Michael Morgan (North Queensland Cowboys)
15. Sam Thaiday (Brisbane Broncos)
16. Aidan Guerra (Sydney Roosters)
17. Jacob Lillyman (Warriors)
18. Johnathan Thurston (North Queensland Cowboys)

Source: nrl.com