Melbourne Storm captain Harry Grant is calling on Melburnians to turn out in force to support Queensland for game two of this year’s NRL State of Origin series at the MCG.
The MCG will host an Origin game for the first time in six years this June, and Grant hopes it will convert more Melburnians into league – and Maroons – fans.“It’s great for Melbourne and great for rugby league,” Grant said. “It’s got a massive following down here and it’s only continuing to grow ... hopefully there’s a few more Melburnians that come to the game and they’re wearing maroon.”
Star playmaker Cameron Munster missed the opening three games of Storm’s NRL season with a groin issue, suffered in the off-season when he fell in the shower, but has been back at full contact training.Grant said his teammate had been pivotal to Queensland’s past two series wins and didn’t expect his injury to hold him back: “A lot of people see the big plays he comes up with and when the game’s on the line, you want the ball in his hands ...
Slater will be watching closely in the coming weeks to determine how both star fullbacks Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh fit into his starting side. Grant’s tongue was firmly in his cheek when asked about another of his star teammates, Ryan Papenhuyzen, a New South Welshman.“No,” Grant laughed. “Because he’s a very good player.
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