Johnathan Thurston reveals when he found out Billy Slater was quitting as Origin coach.

After months of speculation, coach Billy Slater has revealed his future plans with the Queensland Maroons.

Speculation had swirled that the former Melbourne fullback was being lined up to succeed Craig Bellamy – but Slater said on Friday it would “never” happen.

Billy Slater says he has no plans on the horizon after quitting as Queensland coach.