Peats puts it on the line for Blues debut
played in an NRL grand final but I’m sure it’s that sort of level and a bit more.
“I’m preparing for the toughest night of my life and that’s how I’ve got to approach it because I’ve never been there before.”
And he expects to be targetted by the Maroons.
“For sure. I can’t see why not,” he said.
“It’s my job as hooker to make my tackles and weather the storm. I’m just going to go out, do my job and give good service and make my tackles.
“That’s all a hooker’s supposed to do and when you’re playing with these sorts of sides, everyone’s a step above, so I don’t have to do too much.
“I don’t have to try anything too tricky I just have to do a basic job.”
After being so close for so long, Peats was finally called into camp after an injury to Penrith rake Peter Wallace and says he is ready to make the most of his chance.
“I’m a believer in fate and obviously hard work puts you in those positions,” he said.
“I was waiting in line ready to take that opportunity and that’s what hopefully I’m going to do.”
Peats is in contract limbo at the Titans, with the club having made an offer to extend his stay on the Gold Coast before his manager Sam Ayoub went public saying the club had undervalued the No.9. But Peats conceded he may not be in the position to be making his Origin debut had he not made the move to the Coast.
“I’ve changed my style a bit at the Titans, I’ve changed my attack, I’m kicking the ball more and I’m offering a bit more, I think,” Peats said.