This time last year Ethan Lowe was playing reserve grade. But the back-rower has credited advice from Kevin Walters for sparking a remarkable turnaround capped by a stunning State of Origin debut barely 12 months later. NRL premiership winner Lowe admitted it had been a "pretty crazy ride" since languishing in Queensland Cup last year after standing tall in Queensland's heartbreaking 26-20 game three loss on Wednesday night. A former North Queensland star, Lowe feared his NRL career may be over when he was unwanted by Cowboys coach Paul Green and relegated to Queensland Cup side Northern Pride in 2018. However, Lowe revealed his comeback was inspired by Walters when the Maroons coach wandered into Northern Pride's dressing rooms last year. Walters was only at the game to watch his son Billy play for Brisbane Easts but still took time to reassure Lowe. After starring for Queensland, the back-rower is now sure glad Walters did. "I'm not sure if Kevvie remembers this but I was playing Q-Cup against his boy Billy and after the game he came and said a few words to me," Lowe said. "It's something I haven't forgotten and something I've used as motivation to keep working hard. It's got me here. "He talked about not letting one person define who I am as a footballer. "He said to me he knew I was a very good footballer and I just needed an opportunity."
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