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RL:Dearden close to return, but Origin spot not guaranteed

Tom Dearden Harry Grant Origin (Event) Maroons Sam Walker NSW (Organization)

Queensland hooker Harry Grant has urged a "wait and see" approach with last year's State of Origin player of the series Tom Dearden, who is nearing a return from an ankle injury.

North Queensland coach Todd Payten said the Cowboys captain and halfback was hopeful of a return to action against Penrith at home on June 27, one day before the Maroons team is picked for the Origin decider in Brisbane.

Dearden's replacement in the Maroons side, Sam Walker, was man of the match in the 44-24 win over NSW in Melbourne on Wednesday night and will be one of the first picked.

Maroons legend Cameron Smith made the point to AAP that, apart from the send-off of fullback Kalyn Ponga in game one, won 22-20 by NSW in the final moments, Walker would have been man of the match twice.

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