James Tedesco (Roosters) 2. St George Illawarra’s Ben Hunt earned his first start at No. “He’s so composed, he’s so crafty, yet so tough, so competitive.“His left foot kicking game is a huge string to his bow. 1. If (James) Maloney’s under pressure, (Nathan) Cleary has his first night in an Origin jersey — to have that experience that Wade Graham brings with that kicking game and his all-round nous of ball playing and when to run those tough lines (would help NSW).“We see Queensland come out and pick (injured Bronco Josh) McGuire who hasn’t played for a number of weeks — yet Wade knocks out an 80 minute performance. State of Origin was getting tired under Queensland’s mighty reign of 11 series wins in 12 years.But the retirement of Maroons stars and the cleaning out of NSW under Brad Fittler has reignited the rivalry between both states, writes PAUL KENT.Plenty of speed and a huge helping of strike power but it is their defensive frailties QLD will look to expose in the Origin opener.Former Blues coach Laurie Daley looks at the Latrell Mitchell-James Roberts combination and if it will work.“I think it’s a team that picked themselves,” Fittler said.“We put reputations aside and these blokes have been the best in NSW this year.“The thing we spoke about on day one was the team comes first.”A demotion and 11 debutants headline the side Brad Fittler is expected to unveil tonight. ... Read: Walters fires back after ruthless Origin cull. It’s their Maroon jumper — what are they going to do with it?”Maroons selectors boss Gene Miles said the Origin door was not closed on Scott or Boyd.“It is a three-game series. We want to win this game.
NSW Blues team for 2018 State of Origin series opener. Well, we are being loyal to the players who did the job in game three last year,” Walters said.
“He’s the man that would have missed out.”NSW coach Brad Fittler will bank on a record number of debutants in the State of Origin series opener in Melbourne, with 11 rookies set to be named in his squad.Fittler will officially unveil his first Blues squad on Monday night, embarking on the biggest changing of the guard in Origin history following 12 years of mostly despair for NSW.No team has ever picked more than 10 debutants — which Queensland did in game one, 2001 — while NSW’s record number of rookies is eight, most recently in the 2002 opener.James Maloney will keep his No. Cleary and Panthers teammate James Maloney remain together and now have the chance to win a second Origin series together after their 2018 heroics. The NSW Blues Origin team for Game 1 of the 2018 series has been announced by new coach Brad Fittler, with 11 players given the nod to make their debut in the state vs state clash. A corked thigh to Queensland halfback Ben Hunt, shoulder and back problems plaguing Jai Arrow and a groin strain hindering Michael Morgan will be on Kevin Walters’ mind as the Maroons prepare to defend their trophy.Long-time fullback Billy Slater (hamstring niggle) and forward Josh McGuire (ankle injury) also leave the physiotherapists with a headache.In the NSW camp, James Roberts will be fighting fit to overcome an achilles tendon problem, which saw him leave the field for the Roosters over the weekend, to make his state debut.Fresh forward Jack De Belin also gives Brad Fittler a headache with an aggravated hip strain.After weeks of speculation, Brad Fittler has confirmed NSW’s squad for Game I in Melbourne next Wednesday.The leaks coming out of the revolutionised Blues camp were revealed to be 100 per cent on the money as the incumbent coach reeled off his roster.11 debutants will fill Blues jumpers in the largest rookie pack seen in State of Origin history.St George big man Tariq Sims and Canberra youngster Nick Cotric were also confirmed as 18th and 19th men in the new-look camp.James Maloney, Boyd Cordner and David Klemmer as the most experienced men in the Blues lineup this year with nine games each to their name.“I think it’s a team that has picked itself. “Unfortunately there have been some players left out, as tough as it is.“(But) I am really exited about what these (selected) players can do. People might say it’s a dead rubber, but we don’t need anymore motivation than to go up there (to Suncorp Stadium) and make it three-nil.“It would mean a lot to this team.
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