LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a display that could only be described as pure, unadulterated carnage, Dragons back-rower Jaydn Su'A unleashed his fury against the Broncos on Saturday night, leaving Queensland Origin coach Billy Slater scratching his head in regret for not selecting him for the State of Origin decider.
The rumblings in the NRL world have been centered around Slater's puzzling decision to snub the likes of David Fifita and Su'A, with Su'A's powerhouse performance only adding fuel to the fire.
Despite Su'A's lackluster showing in Queensland's dismal Origin 2 defeat and a less than stellar performance for the Dragons against the Roosters, the rugged forward proved his worth in a commanding display against the Broncos.
While Slater has opted to stick with his current squad, including Dolphins stalwart Felise Kaufusi, Su'A's relentless aggression and impact on the field could not be ignored.
In a game where neither the Maroons nor the Dragons seemed to hit their stride, Su'A stood tall at Suncorp Stadium, a battleground that will host Origin 3 on Wednesday night.
With a try under his belt, a staggering 162 metres gained, nine bone-crunching tackle breaks, an emphatic offload, and a solid 28 tackles, Su'A left no stone unturned as he sent a clear and concise message to Slater - he belongs on the Origin stage.