Maroons turn to rookie Walsh for Origin

By Ed Jackson and Murray Wenzel
Updated June 21 2021 - 4:24pm, first published 4:18pm
Reece Walsh has been selected as Queensland fullback for State of Origin II at Suncorp Stadium.
Reece Walsh has been selected as Queensland fullback for State of Origin II at Suncorp Stadium.

Reece Walsh had to be convinced it wasn't one of his friends "geeing him up" when Paul Green called to say he'd be playing for Queensland on Sunday.

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