Melbourne coach certain Billy Slater will have no problem playing in State of Origin opener

Slater suffered tightness and was not risked in the Storm's 7-6 victory over the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville.

Bellamy insists Slater could have played if needed and has no doubts that he will line up in maroon at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 6.

The Maroons side will be named on Monday.

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