LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a surprising turn of events for the State of Origin, Billy Slater is reportedly considering dropping Daly Cherry-Evans as Queensland's halfback and captain for the upcoming Game 2.
Meanwhile, Reece Walsh made a strong case to replace Kalyn Ponga as fullback.
However, the situation took a bizarre twist when Walsh appeared to reinjure his knee during the Broncos' convincing 44-14 victory over the Titans.
Reports indicate that Walsh returned to the field after a six-week recovery, even though there were concerns he might not be fully prepared.
Unfortunately for coach Michael Maguire, this decision seemed to backfire as Walsh went down in pain with just ten minutes remaining in the game.
After catching a high ball close to his own line, he pivoted on his injured knee and collapsed without any contact from other players.
Grimacing in pain, Walsh hobbled around the field but surprisingly refused assistance from a trainer who tried to help him up.
It appeared that Walsh had likely re-injured his right knee, potentially derailing any hope he had for a State of Origin selection.
Nevertheless, he astoundingly played through the discomfort, scoring two tries within five minutes.
Walsh first dazzled fans with a brilliant solo effort from a scrum, evading Chris Randall by stepping off his left leg and powering through.
He followed this with another try, sprinting to the line after supporting a break from Kotoni Staggs.
Despite these impressive performances, it's apparent that Walsh was not running at full speed, raising concerns about the potential for further damage to his knee.
A return to the sidelines would undoubtedly be a significant blow for the Broncos, prompting questions about whether his comeback came too soon.
The unfolding situation continues to keep fans and analysts closely watching the developments regarding Walsh and the Queensland team ahead of the State of Origin.