The Blues’ fate rests with how the Roosters fullback links with Penrith’s trio of Cleary, Luai and Yeo.
The opening State of Origin between NSW and Queensland looms as a high-scoring affair — and that gives the Blues a distinct advantage.
The big challenge for those three, however, will be how they get fullback James Tedesco on the same page. That means more room out wide for NSW. If the Penrith trio can work out how to efficiently combine with Tedesco, it will equal a lot of points.People can’t underestimate what it means for the Maroons having Billy in charge. Joined by sidekicks Cameron Smith and Johnathon Thurston, the band is back together.As a player, Billy was so thorough in his preparation. As a commentator for Channel Nine, he’s the same. As a coach, he’ll break down every scenario.