By Jon Geddes

WARATAHS backrower Charlie Gamble sent a timely message that he is ready, willing and able for a Wallaby call-up with his imposing  display for Eastern Suburbs in their 36-35 win over Northern Suburbs in Saturday’s sensational Shute Shield grand final.

The No.7 was an unsung hero for the Beasties with his work in the trench warfare as the club ended their 55-year first grade premiership drought at Leichhardt Oval.

He may not be a rock star back, but he produced the big hits when it counted around the breakdown.

It was sensational Gamble defence in the final minute that prevented Norths’ replacement hooker James Margan from scoring what would have been the match winning try for his side.