Queensland legend Cameron Smith says Sam Walker has answered all his critics emphatically after his man-of-the-match display at the MCG.
The 24-year-old half landed eight goals from eight attempts on Wednesday and took control of the match when the Maroons trailed 10-2, outplaying opposite number Nathan Cleary in a 44-24 win to take the State of Origin series to a decider in Brisbane.
Walker played as a solitary half in attack when five-eighth Cameron Munster was off the field for 15 minutes with an HIA -- and he stood up with class.
