Disrespectful – that was the word used by Cameron Smith when he summoned Munster into the club's boardroom to discuss his pre-season behaviour. "History shows us… he's an Origin player. Rival: Valentine Holmes passes the ball to a teammate during a Cronulla Sharks training session at Southern Cross Group Stadium on Monday.Credit:Getty Images. "Regardless of what happens there, this year's series is a real focus of mine.
While Munster didn't point the finger at Holmes when he expressed his frustrations over being made the "scapegoat", he admitted he was disappointed with the way it played out. He took the feedback really well and has had a wonderful year so far.

News ... State of Origin. Fairfax Media has been told that the Melbourne fullback was disappointed to be named and privately blamed the Sharks winger, with another six players consequently banned from playing Origin in 2016 by the QRL for missing curfew.
He began his career with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, with whom he won the 2016 NRL Premiership. Holmes wasn't the only Cowboy who caught Walters' eye at a Maroons training camp last weekend.

"He just said, 'Munster, can I have a chat?' Valentine Holmes (born 24 July 1995) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League.A fullback or winger, he is an Australian international and Queensland State of Origin representative. While Munster's indiscretion triggered the need for Smith to sit down with his teammate, the Melbourne hooker went into the meeting with his Storm and Queensland hat on, reiterating his expectations for those who play under him.

I'm particularly excited with his combination with Michael Morgan. "He sat me down in the boardroom and chatted to me about how disappointed he was that I disrespected Queensland.

"Determination and talent is something he has in bucket loads at the moment. The Cowboys are running into the sunset now. If he fights the charge and loses he’ll also miss game II. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. With Kalyn Ponga at fullback, plus Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry Evans in the halves, there's part of a series-winning side there. You'll be redirected to related page soon... Are you a New User ?. This information is provided for entertainment purposes only. Holmes’ hit on Jesse Arthars in the 80th minute of North Queensland’s 32-16 over Brisbane, consigning the Broncos to their first wooden spoon since inception, earned a grade one shoulder charge, with an early plea still costing Holmes an Origin I appearance and 50 carryover points. It was a silly decision that I made, but it's made me a lot smarter and a lot more driven for success.". I went out for late curfew. Valentine Holmes will need to beat a MRC charge to be eligible for Origin I, with the Cowboys star facing a minimum one-game ban for a shoulder charge. Kevin Walters remains calm and confident despite talks regarding his future as Queensland coach set to intensify this week. It’ss little wonder the door is being left open for Cameron Smith to return. Valentine Holmes is facing the prospect of missing Queensland's State of Origin opener after being hit with a shoulder charge by the match review committee. Like Walters, QRL chairman Bruce Hatcher said last weekend he wanted the current coach's future finalised by early March. It's never easy conversations to have with teammates, but that's just what we're about at this club and obviously at Queensland also. "He's an instinct player and often that's what wins State of Origin games. Munster was one of eight Maroons – a group that included Holmes, Brisbane trio Ben Hunt, Anthony Milford and Jarrod Wallace, Roosters prop Dylan Napa, Penrith's Chris Grevsmuhl and Canberra's Edrick Lee – banned from playing Origin this year. Or Sign-in with, This site is maintained by Racing and Sports (®) Pty Ltd (ABN 093 360 108) ("R&S"). A pre-season night out in Brisbane that cost eight Queenslanders a chance to play Origin in 2016 has divided two of the NRL's young superstars, who will square off in Sunday's decider. "I feel very privileged to be part of [the Maroons] and the position that I have. Holmes’ hit … Val [Holmes] wasn't with me at the time.