Inglis, Slater combo role
Brad Walter NSW players are on alert for Greg Inglis to play a roving role in Wednesday night's opening State of Origin that may involve him combining with Billy Slater as dual fullbacks.
State of Origin
Twin powers of Inglis, Slater will alert NSW
Brad Walter NSW players are on alert for Greg Inglis to play a roving role in Wednesday night's opening State of Origin that may involve him combining with Billy Slater as dual fullbacks.
Seven-year itch gets scratched as hardened campaigners lead the way
Brad Walter Blues players exorcised seven years of frustration at ANZ Stadium on Wednesday night as NSW won the game and the fight.
Hits and long memories: Myles stoush a square-up
Brad Walter Paul Gallen's attack on Nate Myles in Wednesday night's State of Origin opener was 12 months in the making, with NSW players and officials having waited since last year's series to get square with...
League
Stewart-Hoffman Origin battle adds extra spice to Manly-Storm clash
Brad Walter Manly lock Glenn Stewart and Melbourne's Ryan Hoffman will go head to head for a place in the State of Origin opener when they meet at AAMI Park on Monday night.
Winning Starts Monday
Player stats give Daley a running start for Origin
Brad Walter NSW coach Laurie Daley is set to enter the State of Origin series with his players in better form than their Queensland counterparts.
League
Daley's search for experience has Mason in line for Blues
Brad Walter, Tim Barrow Willie Mason is set to be recalled by NSW coach Laurie Daley for the opening State of Origin match five years after making his last appearance in a Blues jersey.
Origin
Few clues for Blues as Daley has all but decided on side
Brad Walter NSW coach Laurie Daley has begun informing players that they will be named in the Blues side for the opening State of Origin match on June 5.
League
Gallen confirmed as prop as Blues bid to combat Queensland's mobility
Brad Walter A belief that Queensland were going to choose a more mobile forward pack this season helped convince Blues coach Laurie Daley to play Paul Gallen in the front row.
State of Origin
Daley goes with 'gut feel' for Maloney
Brad Walter NSW coach Laurie Daley described his selection of James Maloney as a "gut feeling" and revealed he had won the No.
League
Size matters as Daley sorts out Blues
Brad Walter NSW coach Laurie Daley must resolve the dilemma of whether to match the size of Queensland's forwards by picking four props or opting for more mobile back-rowers as he attempts to finalise his team...
League
Sheens picks mobility around ruck
Brad Walter New Zealand hooker Issac Luke's speed out of dummy half has prompted the Kangaroos selectors to choose just two specialist props for next Friday night's Test at Canberra Stadium.
Goodwin's injury curse keeps him out of Charity Shield clash
Michael Chammas, Brad Walter DRAGONS utility Bronx Goodwin will miss this Friday's Charity Shield clash against the Rabbitohs and the opportunity to line up against his brother Bryson for the first time after suffering a...
Bunnies grow up strong as side effect of struggle
Michael Chammas, Brad Walter OF THE six South Sydney juniors fighting to guide the club to its first grand final in 41 years, no one has fought harder than Jason Clark.
League
Dogs to fight Hasler's ref slur fine
Brad Walter CANTERBURY will fight a $10,000 fine against coach Des Hasler after the Bulldogs coach was accused of using a false account of an on-field discussion between match officials to imply that decisions...
Coote's quick pick-up adds to Sharks' anger
Brad Walter Set if six: It wasn't just the kick-off that had Cronulla officials riled on Saturday night.
T-Rex worth a pack of cattle dogs
Brad Walter With Glenn Stewart ruled out of the upcoming Origin decider, NSW coach Ricky Stuart should take a gamble on his injured Manly teammate Tony Williams.
Dragons prop Merrin released from Blues Origin squad
Brad Walter St George Illawarra prop Trent Merrin has been released from the NSW Origin squad as Blues coach Ricky Stuart moves towards finalising his line-up for next Wednesday night's series decider in...
Form guide backs Stuart's blueprint for success
Brad Walter BEFORE this year's State of Origin series, Ricky Stuart challenged NSW players to make him pick them - and those who are in the Blues team for next Wednesday night's series decider have delivered on...
Mates state their case to rewrite Origin history books
Brad Walter EVER since the first game in 1980, State of Origin has been promoted as mate against mate, but one of the reasons behind NSW's success this year is because many of the Blues are playing alongside...
