Matty Johns podcast: Matty Johns reflected on the 2005 call up of Andrew Johns after he had a lengthy stint out, before having one of the great Origin games and why Latrell Mitchell could do the same.
Just one game into his State of Origin coaching career and NSW coach Michael Maguire is already under immense pressure to nail his selections.
Here foxsports.com.au breaks down the contenders for each position, who will get picked and why ahead of Sunday’s team announcement.On one hand Dylan Edwards was picked ahead of James Tedesco for Game 1 before injuring his quad during camp and the former Blues skipper was recalled. The 27-year-old had an opportunity against the Dolphins on Thursday night to prove his clutchness with a sideline conversion after the siren to send the game into golden point, but it sailed right.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: Nicho Hynes of the Blues reacts after a Maroons try during Game I. Joseph Suaalii’s selection at right centre was a bit of a head scratcher given he’s mostly played on the other side of the field for the Roosters this season. Best returns for the Knights this weekend from a hamstring and his lack of match fitness will likely cost him a recall.
The Panthers skipper has proved his big-game experience time and again, playing in the past four grand finals, and the Blues will need him on the field from the get-go for this must-win clash.
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