A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. No shock calls were made for the Blues’ back line with gun fullback James Tedesco joining Blake Ferguson and Brett Morris (wingers) for next week’s clash. On top of this they know each other’s games back to front. He sat down with foxsports.com.au to offer his Blues team ahead of Origin I. With Games One and Two completed, the series was tied with 1 win to each team. James Tedesco 2. He can fill a variety of roles including fullback and five-eighth and is another player whose toughness is tailor-made for the Origin arena. Share this on Facebook. It was only a couple of weeks ago that the dreams of the Wests Tigers prop playing Origin for NSW looked over after he injured his groin against Cronulla. Before this series Queensland had won 20 times, NSW 13 times, with two series drawn. He has shown glimpses of his best form in his first season back in the NRL although his cause hasn't been helped after shifting to the centres. Former Canberra, New South Wales and Australia captain Laurie Daley coached New South Wales for the 5th year, looking for his 2nd series win after New South Wales' 2-1 win in 2014. NSW Blues team for 2017 State of Origin series opener named. Luke Keary and Mitchell Pearce of the Roosters. Another of his dreams fulfilled no doubt. Jarryd Hayne 5. Jackson Williams: Shocking CCTV footage captures AFL player’... NBA 2020: Michael Jordan photo, Keegan Hall Instagram news, Mike Tyson’s ‘absolute power’ ahead of comeback. ... State Of Origin 2014, NSW Team - Duration: 2:14. He has been in good form for the Roosters this season and his combination with Luke Keary has been a major reason in their turn around in fortunes. Queensland won their third consecutive series and their eleventh from the past twelve. I like the fact Maloney has Wade Graham next to him as a left-foot kicking option off a two-pass play or down a short side as it would be a lot harder for Queensland to apply kick pressure. He looked set to be overlooked again until Penrith's Peter Wallace was ruled out for up to six weeks with a groin problem. May 13, 2017 … “We’ve always wanted plenty of depth. NSW coach Brad Fittler has stuck solid with the 17 players from game two as he pushes for back-to-back Holden State of Origin shields next week at ANZ Stadium. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. More Origin … I must admit when I first called Luke Keary running around for Norths in reserve grade I thought he had all the makings of a great hooker. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. NSW has announced sweeping changes to its team for State of Origin Game 1 at a function in Sydney on Monday night. Blues legend Peter Sterling revealed NSW’s reasoning over picking Titans star Nathan Peats to play at hooker. Cricket news 2020: Sheffield Shield results, Chadd Sayers, M... AFL Trades 2020: Jesse Hogan Fremantle contract news, Sydney... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. 1. NSW overlooked red-hot Dragons front-rower Paul Vaughan and will stick with a front-row rotation of David Klemmer, Aaron Woods and Andrew Fifita. The St George Illawarra forward showed he belonged on the Origin arena when he made a brave but ultimately futile chase to try and deny Maroons winger Dane Gagai a try in the 2016 series. Josh Jackson 12. He leads his NRL club for runs (174), run metres (1694) and is third for tackles made (344). Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. The final teams for State of Origin Game 3 are in for both the Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues, with no changes to either team for the decider. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. Darius Boyd. However, if the NSWRL rule if favour of allowing a full-time NRL coach to fulfil the State of Origin coaching role it could open the door for the likes of the 2017 Premiership Melbourne Storm’s coach, Craig Bellamy or the 2016 Premiership Cronulla Sharks’ coach, Shane Flanagan to take on this role. Gaz’s bench comment: I have chosen a bench that I believe will change the game, headed by Keary coming on at hooker. Some have even questioned whether he still deserves a NSW jumper given his recent form but he still stops the statistics at his club for run metres and tackle busts. The bald-headed Canterbury prop has plenty of mongrel in him and has shown often throughout his career that he won't take a backwards step. news.com.au May 23, 2017 … NSW announce team changes for State of Origin Game 3, 2017 BLUES coach Laurie Daley has been forced to call up a State of Origin debutant for Game 3 with some serious injury concerns. His try in the Sharks' grand final when he dragged defenders over the line with him helped secure the club's first premiership.