Josh Papalii's son Noah became a star during Origin, touching hearts with a tribute on TV.
It was the tear-jerking comment that broke a nation's hearts.
Queensland enforcer Josh Papalii's young son Noah became the unexpected star of State of Origin after a touching tribute to his baby brother before three million TV viewers on Wednesday night.
The Maroons prop savoured the ultimate Origin swansong, coming out of retirement to help inspire Queensland's 24-12 defeat of NSW to win the 2025 series decider at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
The 33-year-old later conducted an interview with Channel 9 to reflect on the epic win, but Papalii Jnr stole the show when he was suddenly asked...