LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
A fiery dispute has ignited between Maroons legend Gorden Tallis and veteran journalist Phil Rothfield over whether Queensland coach Billy Slater should shake up his side for Game 3.
The two clashed on Thursday night, in the aftermath of New South Wales' dominant Game 2 win, with Tallis backing Slater to make the right decisions for the team.
Despite Queensland being outplayed and bullied in Game 2, Tallis believes they just need to regroup and show some fighting spirit.
He stopped short of calling for a complete overhaul of Slater's lineup, trusting the former Storm fullback to make the necessary adjustments.
On the other hand, Rothfield from The Daily Telegraph is adamant that Slater's selection blunders were to blame for their Game 2 defeat.
The tension between Tallis and Rothfield highlights the pressure on Slater as he prepares for Game 3 at Suncorp Stadium.
In the world of Rugby League, opinions are never in short supply and passionate debates like this are all part of the game.
Only time will tell if Slater will stick to his guns or listen to the critics as he navigates the tough decisions ahead.