Maroons coach Billy Slater confirmed that fullback Reece Walsh is ok after a heavy hit from Joseph Suaalii during game one. Walsh initially appeared to be in bad shape on the field, but Slater stated that he seemed to be ok after the game. When asked about his thoughts on the tackle, Slater chose to keep his feelings to himself, declining to comment on whether he believed NSW purposely targeted Walsh with an illegal tackle. Despite media attempts to press him for further information, Slater maintained his stance of not wanting to elaborate on the incident. The Maroons’ victory in game one has been overshadowed by the concerns surrounding Walsh’s well-being after the hit, but his coach’s reassurance that he is doing okay will likely ease some of the worry among fans. The incident serves as a reminder of the physical nature of rugby league and the risks that players take when they step onto the field. Moving forward, the focus will likely be on ensuring the safety of all players as the rivalry between the Maroons and the Blues continues to heat up in the State of Origin series.
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