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WATCH: Billy Slater gets smashed by Latrell Mitchell AND the bunker

Billy Slater. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
Roar Guru
11th July, 2018
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Billy Slater’s final ever State of Origin appearance has started wildly, with the star fullback copping a shoulder charge from Latrell Mitchell and having a try denied by the bunker inside the first four minutes.

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Slater got a spine-tingling reception from the Queensland faithful when he ran out onto Suncorp Stadium for the final time as a member of the Maroons, but found himself a little worse for wear after Mitchell got him with a shoulder charge on his first touch of the game.

Queensland were awarded a penalty and, on the ensuing possession, were able to get a high kick to the try line were Slater appeared to take a ripping grap and cross for the first score of the game.

But the video replay showed a slight knock-in in mid-air and the try was disallowed.

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