He has been criticised for his performances at State of Origin level – and that’s why Payne Haas is poised to have a big impact for NSW on Wednesday night.
The stage is set for a frosty pre-match press conference in Melbourne. Will Maguire’s gamble in firing up his former Storm fullback be worth it?
There are four players who’ll run onto the MCG that will be targeted by their opponents.
Joseph Suaalii deserved to be sent off for knocking out Reece Walsh in game one,but the stream of conspiracy theories from the Maroons ever since are wearing thin.
The NRL’s ultimate athlete for the TikTok generation is bringing fans to the game in droves. But after his Origin knockout,is he at risk of being attacked out of the game?
From Nicho Hynes’ misstep,Billy Slater rushing through the grandstand to Reece Robson’s try saver,these were the little plays that make Origin what it is.
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow’s raw pace and running power terrorised the Blues all night. But it was an ‘Origin effort’ to prevent a certain Spencer Leniu try that exemplified the Queensland spirit.
Billy Slater’s selection curveballs have divided opinion. But given the runs he has on the board,is it time to just believe in his instincts?
Game-day conditions at Accor Stadium promise to be perfect for NSW in the Origin opener. This is the gameplan that can lead them to victory.
Always the team which picks the no-nonsense workers and rises above their underdog status,the Maroons are in new territory this year.
One debutant and one surprise axing have headlined the Maroons’ game 1 squad,while the race to replace Cameron Munster has been decided.