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Joel Gould

'Back it up': half must prove Maroons debut no one-off

Sam Walker's teammates predict he will shine again as Queensland half in Melbourne. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Queensland players have no doubt halfback Sam Walker has another big-game performance in him as the Maroons aim to square the State of Origin series.

The 24-year-old Sydney Roosters star had a stunning Origin debut in game one in the 22-20 loss in Sydney, where his two try assists and four goals from four attempts were crucial in getting the Maroons out to a 20-0 lead.

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