On the face of things, it should be the easiest job vacancy to fill in the entire state. Boxing promoter Noel Thornberry wants to find a Queenslander available on October 24 (must work nights) to try to beat up NSW State of Origin skipper Paul Gallen.

Gallen is currently serving a drugs suspension but wants to take part in a charity bout on the undercard of Alex Leapai's heavyweight showdown with American Malik Scott at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

Paul Gallen trades punches with Herman Purcell.

Thornberry insists Gallen won't earn a dime from the outing as he enters the ring for the second time, with the first being a win over Herman Ene-Purcell in January.

All the Sharks forward needs now is an opponent. Thornberry thought it would be a simple assignment, given Gallen's popularity in the Sunshine State.