It's his leadership and a solid platform at the start that Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater wants from Josh Papalii - rather than big minutes.
Slater has stuck with the Canberra Raiders enforcer in his starting front row for the State of Origin series decider at Lang Park next Wednesday.
That's despite speculation Papalii might be overlooked for game three after only playing a combined 48 minutes across the first two Origins.