‘‘He’s played a bit of fullback for us this year, and centre, and he’s competed great every week,’’ Stone said.
We will have to see though, mate,’’ Gagai said. Former Knights coach Wayne Bennett, who tried to lure Gagai back to the Broncos, was certain the elusive outside back would be part of Mal Meninga’s Maroons. Online Discussion Terms & Conditions. Especially my mum and @raygagai (dad) for sacrificing so much so I could live my dream! Queensland winger Dane Gagai says his father Ray is the reason he started playing rugby league, with the 25-year-old labelling his dad as his biggest inspiration throughout his rugby league career
It seems anyone who is anyone around the Queensland team expects the Mackay-born 24-year-old to be named as Billy Slater’s replacement when the Maroons announce their team on Monday for game three on July 8. ‘‘It’s like he’s got spiders on him – you can’t tackle him – and some of the boys struggled with that, so he’s definitely ready, and I’m looking forward to seeing him play.’’ Knights coach Rick Stone believed Origin selection would reward the improvements Gagai has made to become a more consistent and mature player. KNIGHTS centre Dane Gagai is trying to keep his emotions in check until he hears his name read out as part of the Queensland team for the State of Origin series-decider at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday of next week. Newcastle Knights interviews, competitions and news - sign up today for the Herald's Red & Blue HQKNIGHTS centre Dane Gagai is trying to keep his emotions in check until he hears his name read out as part of the Queensland team for the State of Origin series-decider at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday of next week. From 2009 to 2011, Gagai played for the Brisbane Broncos' On 19 March, Gagai re-signed with Brisbane on a two-year contract.On 22 May, Gagai re-signed with Newcastle on a two-year contract.On 28 January, Gagai was banned from the Queensland Origin camp by In the pre-season, Gagai played for the Knights in the On 10 April, he re-signed with Newcastle on a two-year contract after strong interest from his former club Brisbane Broncos.On 13 February, Gagai again played for the Indigenous All Stars against the new He played in all 3 matches for Queensland on the wing in the He finished the season having played in 22 matches and scoring 3 tries as Newcastle finished last on the table and claimed the wooden spoon for a second consecutive year.Gagai made his third consecutive appearance for the On 10 June, Gagai announced that he signed a four-year deal with the In round 9 against his old club Newcastle, he scored his first try for Souths in their 36-18 win at McDonald Jones Stadium. Maroons left winger Darius Boyd is another alternative in the No.1 jersey but the former Knights fullback is under a cloud after injuring his groin in Brisbane’s 44-22 victory over his old club at Suncorp Stadium last Friday night. Sims, one of several shadow forwards for game two, could also come into calculations after Broncos and Maroons prop Josh McGuire ruptured his Achilles on Friday. During the 2018 All-Stars match at ‘‘He’s matured a lot as a leader – as a young leader – particularly this year.
He has played for Australia and New Zealand Maori at international level. The most likely reshuffle would push Greg Inglis to fullback to replace Slater, who has undergone season-ending shoulder surgery, and Will Chambers would move in one spot to play centre. A post shared by Dane Gagai (@danegagai) on Jul 7, 2015 at 6:47pm PDT It was a great moment for me and my family.