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Joel Gould

HISTORICAL FACTS: Maroons find diamond in rough as gem sheds happy tears | History Defined

Gehamat Shibasaki (right) has earned his Queensland debut after a stellar NRL return with Brisbane. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

They call him "Gem" and the rise of Gehamat Shibasaki from rugby league limbo to Queensland debutant is the ultimate diamond in the rough story.

The 27-year-old centre has gone from zero to hero at Brisbane after not having an NRL deal in the pre-season.

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