Queensland back-rower Matt Gillett has suffered a groin injury and appears in doubt for Wednesday’s State of Origin series decider in Sydney.
The Maroons have released a statement saying Gillett will miss Sunday’s opposed session after experiencing groin soreness following training on Friday.
Queensland official Darren Lockyer has indicated 18th man Ethan Lowe is on standby to make his Maroons debut in Origin III.
“He (Gillett) has had a groin strain and Lowe is 18th man. I am not sure when (coach Kevin Walters) will make a call if Gillo plays,” Lockyer told Nine Network on Sunday.
Maroons doctor Matt Hislop said he would continue to monitor 20-game Origin veteran Gillett ahead of Origin III.
“Matt Gillett experienced groin soreness during Friday’s field session and as a precaution, was removed from the field,” he said.
“He has had scans and is receiving treatment.
“We will continue to provide treatment and assess his progress to give him every opportunity to play.
“As a further precaution, Gillett won’t take part in the Maroons opposed session with the Queensland under 20s this afternoon.”
At first Gillett appeared to come off the field on Friday after aggravating the broken nose which he suffered ahead of Queensland’s 38-6 game two loss in Perth.
Short Memory
Guest
Guess they'll have to rely on Gerard Sutton for their go forward. Again.
farkurnell
Guest
U I reckon thats the main problem the Toads have with the majority of there pack n bench,the lack of creativity is stark.After viewing the Broncs today the three most skillful forwards Pangia,Hass n Lodge are all from NSW.Dont know who they gunna call on to fill the void
U
Roar Rookie
Even if Gillette plays, they’ve got to make sure he’s more of an attacking threat. All he’s done so far is basically he a tackling machine.
Tim Carter
Roar Pro
Unless it's part of the traditional Qld casualty ward media saga...
Paul
Roar Guru
I can't imagine a groin issue being fixed in 3 days. Huge risk taking 16 and a half players into such an important game.