New South Wales State of Origin coach Brad Fittler has given a fairly blunt response to Blake Ferguson saying he's interested in holding peace talks, essentially saying the Parramatta winger knows where to find him.
Ferguson has been on the outer since the 2017 Origin decider, which the Blues lost 22-6 at Suncorp Stadium.
The then-Roosters winger was heavily criticised after it was uncovered that himself and Josh Dugan had gone out drinking just days before the crucial match.
Fittler, who took over from Laurie Daley following the game three defeat, didn't select Ferguson last season as New South Wales earned a 2-1 series win - just their second in 13 years.
MORE: Blake Ferguson wants to play Origin again | Joey says Taumalolo can be an Immortal
Despite enjoying his best ever season at club level, Ferguson was overlooked in favour of Josh Addo-Carr and Tom Trbojevic, while James Tedesco started all three games at fullback.
Ferguson was asked to attend an emerging Blues training camp in December, with Fittler reportedly angry the seven-Origin flyer didn't let him know he wouldn't be attending.
Speaking earlier this week, Ferguson claimed he sent an email to Fittler explaining why he couldn't attend and said he's "definitely keen to play for … NSW and Australia if I get an opportunity this year."
Fittler gave a fairly blunt response when asked about Fergo's comments on Macquarie Sports Radio on Thursday morning.
"I had no idea of that, mate," Fittler said.
"Blake's got my number and I'm sure if he wants to have a chat, he can give me a call."
If the coach's response didn't sound too promising, there wasn't much better news for Ferguson when Fittler spoke about his potential squad for the first Origin showdown in Brisbane on June 5.
"We had a meeting yesterday and we pretty much sit there with a list and say 'this is what our team would look like today,'" Fittler said of his regular catch-ups with his fellow selectors.
"You take into consideration everything that's gone on and I've gotta say that the team pretty much looked like it did last year.
"You're waiting for those boys to hit the form they hit last year, and that's what the loyalty thing is all about.
"You can't deny form works. Form gives everyone confidence.
"We go through that process every week and it's good to have a chat about footy."
