LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Reece Walsh is itching to get back on the field for Origin 2 after Joseph Suaalii's brutal high shot left him sidelined from the first game.
The young Maroons superstar has faced the music and patched things up with Suaalii, even as the Blues have promised to target him once again in the upcoming match.
The incident that took Walsh out of the series opener, a clash reminiscent of a hard-hitting Rugby League game from days gone by, has set the stage for a heated showdown in Melbourne.
Suaalii's four-game suspension for the reckless hit has only added fuel to the fire, guaranteeing a gritty battle between the two sides.
Amidst the back-and-forth banter across state lines, Walsh remains unfazed and eager to return to the field after following the NRL's concussion protocols and sitting out a couple of club games.
"That's footy for you.
It's all part of the game," Walsh remarked with a hint of Aussie slang, ready to bounce back stronger than ever.