Young Malik has been calling Ray for several years now, with most of those calls focused on his love for Parramatta Eels Captain Clint Gutherson.

On the last day of school holidays, he’s called to gloat about his idol’s performance, insisting Gutherson is a sure pick for the NSW State of Origin side.

12-year-old Malik is a north coast local and tells Ray he’ll be heading to Suncorp Stadium to watch Gutherson and the Eels play the Broncos on May 24.

Ray just so happens to be heading up to Brisbane to call that game, making a commitment that’s left Malik lost for words.

Ray, “Get Mum to ring me and let me know what side you’re on and I’ll come and say g’day.”

Malik, “What? Seriously?”

Ray, “Well, I’m going to be up there!”

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