Paul Gallen says he is making a major call on Ethan Strange ahead of State of Origin II, according to reporting across multiple Australian outlets. The articles focus on Gallen’s assessment of Strange’s role and his selection or usage in the upcoming match. While the brief summaries provided do not detail the specific reasoning, the common theme is that Gallen has publicly signalled confidence in Strange as Origin II approaches. The coverage ties the comments directly to the next game in the State of Origin series, positioning them as part of pre-match discussion about team composition and player selection. Across The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Brisbane Times, the thrust of the reports is consistent: Gallen’s “huge call” centres on Ethan Strange and is made in advance of State of Origin II. No outlet summary here includes additional match specifics, statistics, or direct quotes beyond the characterisation of the call as significant.