CAMP MAROON | Gagai set to Overcome Tonsillitis Scare, Hunt to be Named 19th Man

As the countdown to the Origin series opener in Townsville continues the Maroons have survived a scar with star winger Dane Gagai set overcome a bout of tonsillitis that has kept him under the watch of doctors over the past few days.

Gagai, who has scored 11 tries in 16 appearances for Queensland was once famously told by Wayne Bennett to wear is Maroons jersey under his Souths kit, such us the impact the thirty-year old has when he represents his state.

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Parramatta young gun Reed Mahoney looks unlikely to return to camp now following a shoulder subluxation sustained in the Eels 40-4 victory over the Knights yesterday. This now opens the door for Ben Hunt who will come into the squad as nineteenth man.

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