LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In a devastating blow for the Maroons, it seems Harry Grant may not take to the field for the State of Origin decider.
The Melbourne Storm hooker has been sidelined for the past couple of weeks with a sternum injury, leaving Queensland fans on edge.
Former NSW coach, Phil Gould, has thrown a spanner in the works by suggesting that Grant's chances of playing are slim to none.
"I don't think Harry Grant will play," Gould boldly stated, sending shockwaves throughout the rugby league community.
However, Maroons coach Billy Slater remains optimistic, dismissing the claims of Grant's potential absence.
Yet, journalist David Riccio dropped a bombshell, revealing that Grant must prove his fitness in a crucial training session on Thursday.
If he fails to pass the test, Reed Mahoney has been put on standby as a backup hooker.
The selection of Mahoney indicates the seriousness of Grant's situation, with the Queensland camp keeping a close eye on his recovery.
As the tension builds towards the State of Origin showdown, all eyes will be on Grant as he fights against the clock to prove his readiness for the big game.
Will he rise to the occasion and don the Maroons jersey, or will injury sideline him at the final hurdle? Only time will tell in this nail-biting saga of sporting drama and resilience.