The Broncos may have told Reece Walsh to take a ‘chill pill’, but Maroons coach Billy Slater wants nothing of the sort.
Broncos coach Kevin Walters may have pleaded to Reece Walsh to take a “chill pill”, but his Maroons counterpart Billy Slater wants nothing of the sort.
It led Walters to issue a plea to his star to relax and allow a contest to unfold before inserting himself with the ball. But that is the version of the 21-year-old Slater wants to see on display come State of Origin game one on June 5: one tasked with igniting Queensland’s attack against a Blues side desperate to avoid three straight series losses.“It’s not just the brilliant stuff that he brings; he’s elevated his game, and he’s got a really good foundation to his footy now.
Walsh – who declared he hoped to remain a Bronco for life as he and his management work through a contract extension beyond his 2025 deal – was adamant he had progressed enough to ensure his emotions would not get the better of him.
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