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Joel Gould

Broncos' Walsh reveals heartfelt text to 'enemy' Luai

Reece Walsh was mobbed at a Brisbane fan day ahead of the NRL grand final against Penrith. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has revealed he sent Penrith pantomime villain Jarome Luai a text of support during this year's State of Origin series after the pair had clashed.

Walsh will line up for the Broncos against Panthers No.6 Luai in Sunday's NRL grand final with nothing but respect for his opponent, despite their fiery confrontations in the opening two games of the Origin series.

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