Michael Chammas on Brett Stewart - League HQ

Great news for the Blues as Stewart and Morris get nod

Michael Chammas NSW Origin selectors have received a double boost with injured duo Brett Morris and Brett Stewart named in their respective side's for this weekend.

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Flanagan backs Gordon as injuries to Morris, Stewart open Origin door

Adrian Proszenko, Michael Chammas Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan believes Michael Gordon is ready for an Origin recall after Brett Stewart and Brett Morris were all but ruled out of the opener to the interstate series.

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Daley opts against giving his Blues side an early selection heads-up

Michael Chammas NSW are set to put their faith in the state's front-row stocks, with skipper Paul Gallen expected to wear the No.13 for the Blues in game one.

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Annual clash loses influence on Blues

Michael Chammas NSW are likely to use the lowest number of City-Country players in this year's State of Origin series since Queensland's dominance began in 2006.

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Paltry crowd forces CRL rethink on rep clash

Michael Chammas and Brad Walter The Country Rugby League has scrapped plans to take next year's City-Country clash to Broken Hill in fear of a repeat of the disappointing crowd that turned up at Coffs Harbour on Sunday.

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Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, April 23

Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round seven.

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Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, April 30

Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round eight.

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Talkin' Teams, Tuesday April 2

Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round five.

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Islands calling: everyone wants a piece of Manly star

Michael Chammas Jorge Taufua has Brent Kite in one ear trying to persuade him to play for Tonga and Steve Matai in the other ear convincing him to pledge his allegiance to Samoa.

Triple boost for Titans as Harrison, Srama and Takairangi prove fitness

Michael Chammas The Gold Coast Titans have received a boost before their Friday night clash against Brisbane with Ashley Harrison, Matt Srama and Brad Takairangi all cleared to play.

Daley, Fittler may squeeze five sixes and sevens into City's squad

Michael Chammas LAURIE DALEY and Brad Fittler are contemplating picking five halves in the City side for a match that often results in Origin hopefuls playing themselves out of, rather than into, Blues contention.

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Blues seek pre-Origin drugs guarantee

Michael Chammas NSW officials are planning to provide ASADA with a squad of Blues players they want exempted from questioning over the NRL doping scandal during the State of Origin series.