Minute-by-minute report: The 2023 series kicks off at Adelaide Oval as shield holders Queensland and New South Wales renew their famous old rivalry
The Blues were dealt a blow when Latrell Mitchell was ruled out, but his misfortune hands an opportunity to the reigning Dally M Medalist Nicho Hynes. Six premiership-winning Panthers provide the core of the group , but it’s ex-Penrith rake Api Koroisau who’s worth keeping an eye on as he is the only hooker in the squad and will have a big 80-minute shift ahead of him.
Speaking about Walsh, Slater said: “Hopefully he is himself, enjoys himself and gets his game on. He’s been fantastic this year for the Broncos. He got an opportunity a couple of years ago to play for Queensland and unfortunately tore his hamstring a couple of days before the game. So he is more ready now than he has ever been. He has had a great week at training. Got a good team that he’s in. Hopefully he can be himself.
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