LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Pat Carrigan, the Queensland forward, expressed relief after receiving a call from coach Billy Slater to join the Maroons, fearing a facial injury might exclude him.
Carrigan, who has played in all nine games for Queensland since his debut in Game One of 2022, felt honored to be part of the team after getting the all-clear from a serious split lip.
The injury, which had been heavily bleeding during his Round 11 match against the Dragons, raised concerns among commentators about a potential broken jaw.
He underwent suture treatment the night before reporting to Maroons camp on Monday morning.