State of Origin: Locky the Legend Returns?

The Queensland Maroons are heading into the second match of the State of Origin series on the heels of an 18-10 loss to New South Wales, but things may be changing with news that legendary rugby league five-eighth Darren Lockyer may be back in action. Lockyer has struggled with injury since last year, when he missed a few matches early in the season, then missed the end of the season and the next several months with an anterior cruciate ligament rupture.

Lockyer's return to the Brisbane Broncos this week may bode well for Queensland's Origin chances in the second match 11 June, though the word is that he's not coming back just to boost the Origin side.

Lockyer's possible return, along with the less positive news that New South Wales stalwart midfielder Mark Gasnier is injured, may throw a few wrinkles in the always-exciting series.

Below is an interview clip with the soft-spoken playmaker from just before the start of the 2008 NRL season.