Tallis urges Slater to make a crucial move, reaching out to a powerful Raiders forward to strengthen Queensland's team.
Rugby league great Gorden Tallis is calling for Maroons coach Billy Slater to make a crucial play to save Queensland in Game 3 against the Blues, likening it to a Hail Mary pass in the dying moments of the game.
Tallis believes that Slater needs to make a tactical move and reach out to a powerful Raiders forward to fill the void left by Josh Papalii's sudden retirement from Origin duties.
Papalii's decision to step down from contention has left the Maroons vulnerable, like a team missing a key player on the field.
After Queensland's disappointing loss to the Blues in Game II, where they were dominated by their opponents, some experts feel that the Maroons lack the toughness and aggression needed to compete at the highest level.