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‘Pull the trigger’: Last chance for Blues stars as shake-up looms
Andrew Johns has conceded the State of Origin decider could act as the last chance for a number of high-profile NSW Blues stars.
With the series on the line at Suncorp Stadium, the future of coach Laurie Daley has been a major talking point, especially after a horror game two defeat.
However, the playing group for the Blues is under immense pressure as well and when asked if the clash in Brisbane could be do-or-die for some members of the team, Johns gave a resounding answer and suggested some replacements.
“Number one will probably be fullback – Teddy [James Tedesco] is 33 and his replacement if he wasn’t there is Dylan Edwards, who is in his thirties as well and we all know that players like Kaeo Weekes are the next generation.
Leading edge: How eight club captains can help Blues win decider
Brisbane: Isaah Yeo will lead NSW onto Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night buoyed by the fact he’ll be followed by a further seven NRL club captains.
That wealth of leadership experience means it is unlikely the Blues will lose their composure in the series decider against Queensland.
Yeo and fellow Penrith co-captain Nathan Cleary will be joined by fellow captains Cameron Murray (South Sydney), James Tedesco (Sydney Roosters), Stephen Crichton (Canterbury), Mitchell Moses (Parramatta), Blayke Brailey (Cronulla) and Mitch Barnett (New Zealand Warriors).
Payne Haas has also captained Brisbane, Addin Fonua-Blake was elevated to Sharks skipper during Magic Round and Hudson Young has stepped into the role at the Raiders whenever Joe Tapine has been off the field.
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NINE players who could debut for the NSW Blues in 2027
The NSW Blues will aim to avoid a fourth series loss in five years on Wednesday evening, with Laurie Daley's side looking to defend their coach, and their own status in the State of Origin side moving forward.
Games 1 and 2 have been anything but good for the Blues, but with a look to the future, it's clear there is plenty of talent ready to rumble.
Some of the players on this list were mind boggling misses this year, and others are banging on the door already.
We have left Terrell May off the list given what is a perceived lack of appetite from the NSWRL to have him represent the state, but otherwise, all eligible players were considered, with the likes of Phoenix Crossland (who is eligible under the new rules and in fine form), and Reuben Garrick who could well light things up when he moves to the Sydney Roosters next year the closest to miss out.
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