Billy Slater has given no guarantees over his State of Origin future, revealing he only has a ‘handshake deal’ in place to coach Queensland. Since taking over the job in 2022, Slater has emerged as one of the game’s great coaches, winning three of his four series in charge. Billy Slater speaks to media before game three. Nine As a result, the legendary Storm fullback has received widespread praise and is in a strong position to continue in the job for years to come.