As State of Origin star Reece Walsh geared up for the big game, he quietly amassed a staggering $520k from an unexpected source, with the rugby league sensation accelerating his off-field income.

Reece Walsh suffered a Hammer blow on Saturday night as Hamiso-Tabuai Fidow scored four tries for the Dolphins and declared he wants to wear the No.1 jersey for Queensland in State of Origin 3.

NRL great Cooper Cronk summed it up perfectly after describing Reece Walsh's display in Brisbane's shock 22-20 loss to ...

NRL star Reece Walsh may not be playing in the Origin decider for Queensland - but the electric fullback is celebrating a $520,000 windfall without having to lift a finger.