Brisbane hooker Andrew McCullough believes a week off nursing a head knock will help him in Sunday’s NRL elimination final against St George Illawarra.

McCullough said there were no hard feelings with Dylan Napa after the Sydney Roosters enforcer’s high shot almost a fortnight ago, not only knocked him out but, forced him to miss last round’s 48-16 romp over Manly that secured a home final.

McCullough’s Queensland teammate Napa copped a three-match ban for dangerous contact.

“The head feels good. It’s good to have a bit of a break. It was a blessing in disguise this time of year,” McCullough said.

“I was a bit light headed the next day but that was it, I just got on with it.

“I remember taking the ball up and then I came to in the sheds, didn’t really know what happened but I remember the game.

“Overall I was pretty good considering what it looked like.”

McCullough baulked when asked if Napa needed to change his technique.

“He didn’t intentionally mean to hit me in the head, I know the type of guy he is,” he said.

“He has served his time. I don’t hold any grudges. It happens in footy.

“Dylan has apologised that amount of times I will just move on.

“You would have to ask him and the Roosters (about tackling technique).”

Meanwhile, McCullough played down concerns for forward Tevita Pangai and winger Corey Oates who left training early on Thursday with calf niggles.