It’s one of the enduring images of State of Origin: a young Mark Geyer coming within millimetres of the great Wally Lewis at halftime in game two of the 1991 series. But what’s the backstory?

Rugby league icon Wally Lewis has opened up about his struggles ... Despite the challenges, the eight-time Origin-winning captain is determined to push past his diagnosis.

Despite the challenges, the eight-time Origin-winning captain is determined ... memory plays an enormous role in that,” he said. Wally Lewis playing for Queensland in 1982.