LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Queensland forward Pat Carrigan expressed relief after receiving a call from coach Billy Slater, inviting him to join the Maroons despite concerns over a facial injury\.
Initially, there were fears that a split lip would keep him out of the lineup\.
Carrigan, who has played in all nine games for Queensland since his debut in the 2022 series, felt honored to be part of the team after getting the all-clear\.
The injury caused significant bleeding, raising concerns among players and commentators, with some speculating it could be a broken jaw\.
Carrigan received suture treatment the night before reporting to the Maroons camp.
