Corey Horsburgh found out two weeks ago that he wasn't going to be picked for the State of Origin opener in Adelaide, but his performance against South Sydney might have Queensland coach Billy Slater wondering if he made the wrong choice.
The man they call 'Big Red' shaved his wild mane of hair after what he said was his very own 'Britney Spears moment, but he didn't lose the ferocity that has made him one of the best forwards in 2023.
His aggression is perfectly suited to the Origin arena while he's also worked on his passing and has improved his fitness this year.