In the recent State of Origin series opener, Joseph Suaalii of the Blues was sent off for a high and late hit on Queensland player Reece Walsh, resulting in a 38-10 loss for the 12-man Blues. Suaalii’s teammates, including Haas and Maguire, expressed understanding and support for the young center, with Haas mentioning that Walsh is his teammate at Brisbane Broncos. Despite the emotional impact of the incident, NSW players assured Suaalii of their support and solidarity, emphasizing that there would be no bad blood between teammates. Brian To’o and Stephen Crichton also voiced their support for Suaalii, acknowledging that the hit was a tough one to give away but noting that it was a result of trying to make a big play. Overall, the Blues players showed empathy and support for Suaalii, recognizing the difficult position he was in during the game and emphasizing their unity as a team.
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