Pray Blues can scratch their seven-year itch
Greg Prichard What if we lose? No, seriously, what if we lose? We meaning NSW, since the push for the Blues to win the series-deciding State of Origin III and stop the Queensland rot is so strong it's like...
Rugby league
Daley promises he will make Blues fans proud
Greg Prichard Laurie Daley can't guarantee NSW will win next year's State of Origin series, but when asked what he could guarantee long-suffering Blues fans after being appointed the team's new coach yesterday, he...
Farah wasn't at risk, insists Blues doctor
Greg Prichard NSW team doctor Dave Givney last night angrily denied suggestions Blues hooker Robbie Farah was on the field when he should have been replaced after suffering a concussion in State of Origin III.
Power play: Blues prepared to pair Sims with Williams for extra impact
Greg Prichard Don't be surprised if NSW go with a double whammy of second-row powerhouses off the bench in Tariq Sims and Tony Williams for Origin I against Queensland.
Blues the biggest losers as certain selections face uncertain futures
Greg Prichard Last night's game in Newcastle blew up in NSW coach Ricky Stuart's face, with injury ending the season for Blues regular Kurt Gidley, threatening the State of Origin comeback of veteran hooker Danny...
Rugby league
Breakfast of champions: star trio turn Bedsy back to the Blues
Greg Prichard, Brett Keeble DANNY BUDERUS was so upset by the negative reaction at his decision to miss the City-Country match, he was seriously thinking of making himself unavailable for State of Origin - until a breakfast...
Stuart throws down gauntlet for Blues
Greg Prichard NSW COACH Ricky Stuart has publicly challenged the top Blues-eligible props in the NRL to force him not to pick Paul Gallen in the front row for State of Origin I.
Weekend analysis
Todd looks good for his first Blues jersey but really he needs to be great
Greg Prichard TODD Carney might think he's ready for State of Origin, but in reality he isn't. Not yet.
Price fears determined, desperate Blues outfit
Greg Prichard FORMER Queensland great Steve Price says he is more nervous about the potential for NSW to knock over the record-breaking Maroons in the State of Origin series than he has been for many years.
Clock ticking for Blues wannabes as squad takes shape
Greg Prichard INJURED stars Glenn Stewart, Josh Dugan and Brett Stewart need to get back on the field quickly if they are to have any chance of making the NSW side for State of Origin I against Queensland at...
Will Sea Eagles fans dare to travel?
Greg Prichard Any chance of Manly fans turning up in numbers for their team's semi-final against North Queensland at Allianz Stadium on Friday? The Sea Eagles need their support.
Daley turns to Stuart in first step on Origin quest
Greg Prichard NEWLY-appointed NSW coach Laurie Daley will meet with his predecessor, Ricky Stuart, tomorrow to kick-start his planning for next year's State of Origin campaign.
League
Cleary making his presence felt at foot of the mountains as his troops do the same to the premiers
Greg Prichard Phil Gould, the boss of everything at Penrith, didn't bring Ivan Cleary to the club to place the cones at training and mix the Gatorade.
Pride and passion the key as Galloway awaits a call-up
Greg Prichard, Michael Chammas AFTER roaring back into State of Origin calculations for NSW with a series of strong performances for Wests Tigers, prop Keith Galloway said last night he was ready to give the Blues what they want...
Talking points
Sharks star has to show he's back to brilliant best
Greg Prichard Tonight's game between Parramatta and Cronulla will give NSW a good idea of their chances against Queensland in State of Origin II.
Ricky gets personal to put Carney at ease
Greg Prichard, Dominic Bossi TODD CARNEY said a lunchtime chat yesterday with NSW coach Ricky Stuart - in which they talked about life, rather than football - put him in the right frame of mind to begin making his mark on State...
Outcast grabs second chance
Greg Prichard The great thing about rugby league is that it keeps offering second chances. If you keep working hard and hanging in there, you can get the opportunity to make up for past disappointments.
ANALYSIS
Farah's got what it takes, regardless of whether NSW can break drought
Greg Prichard The great thing about rugby league is that it keeps offering second chances. If you keep working hard and hanging in there, you can get the opportunity to make up for past disappointments.
Meninga interested in Kasiano, but not for Origin decider
Greg Prichard QUEENSLAND coach Mal Meninga says he doesn't intend picking Sam Kasiano for State of Origin III.
Decision pending for Origin III referees but panel wants stability
Greg Prichard REFEREES Tony Archer and Ben Cummins and video referee Steve Clark appear likely to remain in charge for what is arguably the biggest game in State of Origin history.
