Newman likes Meninga statue idea

AAP
Wed 24th July, 9:03pm


Mal Meninga may soon have his own statue outside Suncorp Stadium.
Move over Wally, Locky and Arty. There could soon be a statue of Mal Meninga at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.

Premier Campbell Newman says he thinks it would be a great idea to have a lasting tribute to Test and Queensland great Meninga, who has coached Queensland to a record eight straight State of Origin series wins.

Suncorp Stadium is already home to statues of fellow rugby league legends Wally Lewis, Darren Lockyer and Arthur Beetson.

"If there's a strong move, if people are really going to give us the feedback that they want it, if the QRL are saying yep, this is something we want to see happen ... I think it's a great idea," Newman told B105 radio in Brisbane.