Dane Gagai described his conversation with Queensland coach Billy Slater last week as one of the most difficult of his rugby league career.
Though Dante was born in Newcastle, Gagai played the father-son card and described him as a “Queenslander through and through”.I’ll have a barbecue at home, and Queensland’s got my full support.Without going into specific detail of his conversation with Slater, he said they had developed a strong bond since Slater’s season-ending shoulder injury suffered in the 2015 series gave Gagai the chance to make his Origin debut.
He knew his sub-par performance against Connor Tracey in Newcastle’s 26-6 loss to the Sharks on the eve of Origin selection could harm his chances, but he is determined to keep playing well enough for the Knights to keep himself in the conversation around the selection table for Origin II and III.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Phone tips from Joey have Cleary primed to 'own' OriginJohns regularly phones Cleary to talk about his performances, and he has declared that the NSW playmaker is set to dominate Origin like he did two decades ago.
Read more »
Latrell Mitchell ruled out of Origin openerIn a huge blow for the Blues, Brad Fittler has lost one of his biggest attacking weapons.
Read more »
‘Not a new idea’: NSW to refuse NRL request to ditch navy Origin jerseyIn one of the stranger stories around the annual interstate clash, NSW’s alternative navy-blue playing strip has caused consternation in recent days, not least with head office.
Read more »
Blue it: NSW asked to ditch navy jersey for Origin openerNSW has been asked to revert to its traditional sky blue Origin kit by the NRL three days out from the series opener in Adelaide.
Read more »