Luke Keary has left the NSW camp ahead of the State of Origin decider following an unspecified injury, with the veteran half replaced in the extended squad by Joseph-Aukuso Suaalli. Suaalii made his debut in the series opener but lasted less than 10 minutes before he was sent off for a high shot on Queensland fullback Reece Walsh. Suspended for Origin II, Suaalii was overlooked for next Wednesday’s final game and is still set to watch on the sidelines despite his late call-up.
We’re still Queenslanders.” Slater and Gallen were long-time adversaries but were Australia teammates and now work together. Speaking at the launch of the Beer, Footy and Food Festival at Henson Park on July 27, Gallen said it was easy to see how the Maroons’ performance had flawed Slater. “Billy is the most well-prepared person I’ve seen in my life, he leaves no stone unturned,” Gallen said. “I just think what happened in game two was off the cuff.