Kevin Walters says his ‘Plan B’ Queensland team was a necessity and that they couldn’t wait any longer to begin the transition period after being flogged by the Blues in Game I.

That plan B includes arguably the greatest ever fullback in the game’s history Billy Slater.

“We didn’t get the result that we needed to have. We went to plan B, which was always in our plans, to bring some new players in,” Walters said.
“The transition period for Queensland is right now. It’s not next year, or the year after.

“We just picked 17 players who we feel are the best 17 for Queensland.”

There is some speculation that Walters’ job is on the line if the Queenslanders go down to the Blues in Game II.