Dolphins speedster Tabuai-Fidow, who was playing out of position at centre and selected ahead of Maroons stalwart Dane Gagai, dived on a Munster grubber to open the scoring after eight minutes.

Source: https://citynews.com.au/2023/queensland-strike-hammer-blow-in-state-of-origin-opener/

Gagai said his focus remains on taking Newcastle to a top eight spot at the end of the season, but knows there are plenty of players hunting for a Queensland call-up in 2023.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/rugby-league/holmes-hails-gagais-influence-in-centre-switch-c-10427958

There were legitimate injury reasons to sit down Ponga and Jackson Hastings, and Dane Gagai, Tyson Frizell and Phoenix Crossland could be afforded a week off given how much footy they have played.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/09/02/analysis-knights-warm-up-in-style-as-dom-young-takes-to-the-skies-with-two-of-the-best-putdowns-of-the-year/