Casey McLean says he knew as soon as he hurt his ankle against Wests Tigers that he would be fit and available for NSW State of Origin selection a day later if needed.
The Penrith centre sent a scare through the state camp early in the second half of Sunday's 68-0 thumping win over Wests Tigers when he landed awkwardly contesting a kick.
McLean initially attempted to play on, before coming off the field for tests from club medical staff.
The 20-year-old had scans on Sunday night and awaits results ahead of NSW coach Laurie Daley's game-two team announcement, set to be made after the final game of round 14 on Monday night.
But Panthers staff could find no initial damage to the structural support installed from earlier syndesmosis surgery, and felt McLean could have returned to the field against the Tigers if required.
