Queensland Maroons coach Nathan Cross joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the dawn of a new era ahead of the Women’s State of Origin opener, acknowledging the massive shoes to fill following Ali Brigginshaw’s retirement.

He also shed light on the unique aspects of coaching female athletes, praising their extreme attention to detail and hunger for knowledge.

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