LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has silenced the naysayers ahead of his State of Origin debut, showing a level of maturity well beyond his years.
Despite the chatter about his future in rugby, the young Roosters star is focused on the game at hand.
Suaalii, a towering presence on the field at 196cm, has proven himself as a strong ball carrier in the NRL.
While some questioned his commitment to the Blues due to his aspirations of playing for the Wallabies, he remains unfazed.
Blues coach Michael Maguire has named Suaalii in the centres for the upcoming clash against the Maroons, recognizing his talent and potential contribution to the team.
Suaalii acknowledges the doubters but remains focused on his family, himself, and his performance for the Roosters.
In the words of Suaalii himself, "People can have their opinions, but until I hear it from the actual source like Madge or the coaches, those are the only people I listen to." With an attitude like that, it's clear that Suaalii is ready to take on whatever challenges come his way, on the field and off.