2019 State of Origin teams. Tom Trbojevic, 3. Finucane

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While admitting there’s a long time between Cleary’s breach and Game 1 on November 4, Fittler said the Penrith halfback had put his spot in the side “in jeopardy”.While Cleary could still well be picked, Fittler will have to make changes to his halves pairing of Mitchell Pearce and James Maloney who led NSW to their Game 3 win in 2019. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Roar Guru Slater’s selection pushed Darius Boyd to the vacant centre spot with Dane Gagai keeping his position on the wing opposite Holmes.Of the seven omissions from the Game 1 team, only one – Anthony Milford – was forced by injury. Tim Glasby. Pearce lined up with former club teammate and incumbent playmaker James Maloney in the halves.With Paul Gallen retiring from the representative scene at the end of the 2016 season, Cordner was announced as the new captain ahead of Aaron Woods, who attended the State of Origin launch alongside coach Laurie Daley earlier in the year.Cordner was part of a strong looking New South Wales back row, with Josh Jackson lining up on the other edge and Tyson Frizell playing at lock.Robbie Farah and Michael Jennings were the key casualties from the 2016 series, with their respective representative careers looking over.Nathan Peats was one of only two Blues players on debut in Game 1, replacing Farah at hooker, while youngster Jake Trbojevic made his first appearance from the interchange bench.James Tedesco made his second Origin appearance at fullback, while new Cronulla Sharks recruit Josh Dugan retained his spot in the centres alongside a returning Jarryd Hayne.Blake Ferguson is another to keep his spot in the squad, playing outside Dugan on the wing in what has been a successful combination for the Australian national team, while veteran Canterbury Bulldogs winger Brett Morris lined up on the other wing.Aaron Woods overcame an injury to book his spot in the front row and started the game alongside Andrew Fifita.Jake Trbojevic was joined on the bench by utility Jack Bird, who made a solid start to his Origin career in 2016, along with Wade Graham and front-rower David Klemmer.Matt Moylan, who played in the halves during a victorious Game 3 effort in 2016, was relegated to 18th man, joined by Jordan McLean and Jack De Belin as the extras in the Blues squad.

Roar Pro Similarly, Dragons pair Tyson Frizell (rib cartilage) and Josh Dugan (corked thigh) were in doubt before suiting up on game day, and James Tedesco, who hadn’t played for the Wests Tigers since tweaking his ankle in Origin 2, also maintained his spot in the starting side.Jack de Belin was named as 18th man for the Blues despite carrying a minor injury of his own.Interchange: 14. Frizell Cameron Munster, 7. We want to see it! The remaining six – backs Corey Oates and Justin O’Neill and forwards Nate Myles, Sam Thaiday, Aidan Guerra and Jacob Lillyman – were all unforced changes that selectors opted to make.On the other hand, the Blues, for the first time in 21 years, named an unchanged team for State of Origin 2, with coach Laurie Daley opting to name the same 17 that pulled off a surprising 28-4 victory in Game 1 of the series.As such, James Tedesco was named fullback, with Brett Morris and Blake Ferguson on the wings.

And with the three games being played on consecutive Wednesday nights, we’re likely to see a more squad-based selection than the usual team of 17 plus a couple of reserves which has been the norm in previous years.While the series is still months away, we’ve already had a few hints about who may be in the selection frame.Nathan Cleary, who played in the opening two matches last year for the Blues before missing Game 3 due to injury, didn’t do his chances any favours by breaching social distancing measures ahead of the season restart. Napa had originally been named as Queensland’s 18th man, however a knee injury forced the prop from the side.
Inglis was also coming back into the squad after missing all of the 2017 series with injury.Kevin Walters’ side for Game 1 featured three debutants: hooker Andrew McCullough, who replaced Smith in the number 9 jersey, and forwards Jai Arrow and Felise Kaufusi.

The 2019 State of Origin series was the 38th annual best-of-three series between the Queensland and New South Wales rugby league teams.


Roar Pro Roar Guru Andrew McCullough, 10. David Klemmer, 15. Roar Guru The biggest surprise was the axing of centre Latrell Mitchell, who put in a poor performance during Game 1, but still was expected to be selected. He was be partnered by James Maloney in the halves.Up front, hooker Nathan Peats was joined by Aaron Woods and Andrew Fifita in the front row. While Ryan Papenhuyzen is no chance of dislodging incumbent NSW Origin fullback James Tedesco, Storm coach Craig Bellamy believes he’s in the mix for a Blues call-up. James Tedesco, 2.

He won’t be fit for Game 1,” said NSW adviser Greg Alexander after Keary’s concussion, paving the way for Walker to make his Blues debut aged 29.The team is otherwise much as was expected, with Nick Cotric beating out Daniel Tupou and Blake Ferguson for a spot on the wing, and Angus Crichton edging out Tariq Sims for a spot on the bench perhaps the most notable picks.The selectors may have to make an adjustment before gameday after Tyson Frizell suffered a concussion on Sunday, though he has still been named in the squad.Without a listed 18th man, it’s unclear who would come in if he’s unable to take to the field, although club teammate Sims would seem the most likely contender. Valentine Holmes, 3.