Daly Cherry-Evans has opened up after being sensationally snubbed for next week’s Origin decider.

The Manly star has been the form half of the NRL in 2017 but was controversially overlooked for Bronco Ben Hunt.

Hunt’s form has been questionable to say the least - highlighted by the fact he was playing park footy just a few weeks ago and with Brisbane winning only three of the nine games he has featured in this year.

In contrast, Cherry-Evans has been scintillating as the former Maroons No.7 has lifted Manly to equal second after many experts said the Sea Eagles would not make the top eight.

Hunt’s selection adds weight to rumours Cherry-Evans is on the nose with Queensland hierarchy as bad blood lingers from his back-flip on the Titans two years ago.

Nevertheless, a collected Cherry-Evans today said he would put his omission behind him as he looks to make Manly a genuine premiership threat.  

“Look I understand the decision but (I am) very disappointed personally. I knew obviously through the injury of JT that there was an opportunity available and over the past couple of weeks and throughout the year I have tried to put my best foot forward to get back in the Origin arena,” he said.

“It’s not to be this series so I can move forward pretty quickly knowing that there is no more Origin to be played after this game and look forward to the rest of this season with Manly.