Queensland's opponents know what Reece Walsh can do on a footy field, but when, where and even if he will unleash at the MCG remains a mystery.
The Brisbane talisman, known as "Reece Lightning" for his strike capabilities, is named on a six-man extended bench at No.18 for the Maroons in the second State of Origin showdown on Wednesday night.
Queensland must win to square the series and Walsh, despite not being in his best form in clubland, is an ace coach Billy Slater has up his sleeve.
Origin is littered with unforeseen occurrences across its 46-year history. Concussions and other injuries can occur in the first or 79th minute to throw the best-laid plans into chaos.
Walsh himself was famously a victim of that in game one of the 2024 series when, while a starting fullback, he was knocked out by Blues back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii with a shoulder charge after just seven minutes.
