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The moment that sealed Blues star’s fate in surprise axing
Laurie Daley has explained his decision to axe Panthers winger Brian To’o for the State of Origin decider, replacing him with debutant Jack Bostock.
To’o has been a staple of the NSW Blues team since making his debut five years ago, winning the Brad Fittler Medal in the 2023 and 2025 series.
Brian To'o has not missed a Blues game since his debut. Getty
However, in the first two games of this campaign, To’o has become a clear target under the high ball, which the Maroons have exploited numerous times.
As a result, Daley has made the decision to bring in young gun Bostock for the crunch decider at Suncorp Stadium due to his ability in the air.
Blues explain calls that will define Daley's NSW reign
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A crisis of confidence and a lack of attacking threat in the air were the main factors behind NSW coach Laurie Daley's shock call to axe dependable Blues winger Brian To'o.
As Daley defended his decision to back struggling five-eighth Mitchell Moses for the game-three Origin decider in Brisbane on July 8, the Blues coach explained why he had to drop To'o.
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Bostock to debut, To'o axed as Blues make six changes for decider
Dolphins back Jack Bostock will make his Origin debut in the July 8 series decider at Suncorp Stadium after NSW coach Laurie Daley made six changes to the side beaten in Game II.
Bostock, who has been named on the wing, will join centres Stephen Crichton and Bradman Best, secondrower Liam Martin, interchange forward Haumole Olakau'atu and dummy half Blayke Brailey as the new faces in the Blues side.
Crichton and Brailey return from injury after playing in Origin I while Olakau'atu has been recalled. Martin and Best have previously played for NSW but were overlooked for the opening two matches of the series.
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