Queensland legend Billy Slater is refusing to give the Blues an inch ahead of next week’s State of Origin opener in Adelaide despite the Maroons starting as heavy outsiders.

The Maroons squad looks vastly different to the ones of yesteryear with up to seven rookies set to bring in a new era on Wednesday night.

“It’s going to be an inexperienced side but we are certainly going to lean on the experienced guys like Daly Cherry-Evans, Josh Papalii and Cameron Munster,” Slater said.

“I look back to 1995 and even 2006 to a certain extent.

“There were a lot of players in those squads that people raised their eyebrows at but whenever you pull on that jersey.. you are expected to perform at a certain level.

“There is a certain amount of effort required and we expect no different.”