‘It was something I had to do’: The night Haumole won over his Blues brothers
Haumole Olakau’atu reflects on his controversial decision to join a sideline melee during the 2024 State of Origin decider. While he acknowledges the action was 'silly,' he also feels it was necessary to support his teammates. His actions earned him admiration from fellow players and his coach, highlighting his commitment to the team.
- ▪Haumole Olakau’atu joined a sideline melee during the 2024 State of Origin decider, which resulted in a two-match suspension.
- ▪He expressed that his involvement was a silly decision but felt it was something he had to do for his teammates.
- ▪Olakau’atu's actions were praised by his coach Kieran Foran, who emphasized his team player mentality and intimidating presence on the field.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 19:30:00 +1000 |
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