"His form was extremely impressive in leading the Sixers to the BBL title last summer and he has played well at the start of this season.”. Middle forwards: One of NSW's advantages when selecting a team is the fact all their forwards play big minutes. Dragons youngster Zac Lomax has also not been named, at least yet. Injuries to the likes of Kalyn Ponga, David Fifita, Kyle Feldt, Dylan Napa and more have presented the opportunity for a host of first-timers in Bennett's squad/. 2020 Origin squads: NSW, Queensland announce several new faces ... it's his first year in first grade so to be picked in the Blues squad he's super pumped," Cleary said. Paul Vaughan, Dale Finucane and Daniel Saifiti are all fighting for a position in NSW's 27-man squad. Wingers: Josh Addo-Carr will retain his position on the wing, but there are huge question marks over Blake Ferguson's incumbency.

Campbell-Gillard and Brown didn't feature in last year's series.

"I'm really happy for them, all of them thoroughly deserve it," he said. Cody Walker is a step closer to a Blues recall after he was one of five players announced as additions to the NSW squad for next month's State of Origin series. Zampa and Tremain rejoin the Blues for the 2020/21 season. It's a great credit to him he'd be considered for Queensland selection this year. "Cody Walker - he's been awesome, absolutely awesome," Fittler said.

But, as we've seen before, Queensland absolutely love it when their backs are to the wall and now they've got Wayne Bennett to give them a rev up.

Ryan Papenhuyzen was in line to replace Tedesco if he was ruled out, though the Storm flyer has succumbed to a calf strain. ... NSW Blues squad.

The quartet will be in NSW's 27-man squad, which will likely leave Paul Vaughan, Daniel Saifiti, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Nathan Brown and Dale Finucane fighting for three positions. Safe: Payne Haas, David Klemmer, Tyson Frizell, Boyd Cordner, Cameron Murray, Jake Trbojevic, Fighting for 7 spots: Junior Paulo, Daniel Saifiti, Paul Vaughan, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Dale Finucane, Nathan Brown, Ryan Matterson, Wade Graham, Angus Crichton, Prediction: Paulo, Saifiti, Vaughan, Campbell-Gillard, Matterson, Graham, Crichton.

"I was at a crossroads, now I have a ring and I'm about to roll into Origin camp. MORE: Ampol wins State of Origin naming rights on four-year deal. "Gave the Rabbits every chance against Penrith last night and nearly got away with it in the end.".

2020 Origin squads: NSW, Queensland announce several new faces. "He can play in a few positions, he's been great for us in the past and I thought he was Canberra's best for the whole season.". Left-arm seamer Sams keeps his spot in the squad after being chosen in his first national squad in September among 21 players that toured England for three T20 and three One-Day Internationals. 10 players yet to wear a Blues jersey have been named in Fittler's squad, while there is also a wealth of experience among the 27. Penrith's Nathan Cleary, Stephen Crichton, Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo, James Tamou and Moses Leota appear firmly in contention for selection, so too Storm stars Josh Addo-Carr, Dale Finucane and Ryan Papenhuyzen. Josh Addo-Carr celebrates during last year's series. Incumbent hooker Ben Hunt will battle it out with Harry Grant and Jake Friend for a place in the starting 13 this year. "The Raiders scored two tries [against the Storm on Friday] and Nick scored them both," Fittler said. For Penrith, Kurt Capewell was added to the Maroons squad while grand final teammates Stephen Crichton, Liam Martin, Nathan Cleary, Jarome Luai and Isaah Yeo have been named by the Blues.

If he wants cover, Cody Walker is likely to get the nod. Luai was a surprising selection but Fittler said he was "a player of the future for NSW" and "one of the most energetic players" in the NRL finals. The decision will come down to Penrith's Api Koroisau or Dragons skipper Cameron McInnes. It would be a debut for Dragons hooker McInnes if he can get picked in the team for any of the three games. Every game of every round Live & On-Demand with no-ad breaks during play. Cotric is also expected to be in the squad to provide depth in the position, however Fittler may require one more specialist centre. Cameron Murray and Jake Trbojevic are more than capable of playing 80 minutes in the middle, so too Payne Haas and David Klemmer.

Pat Cummins is vice-captain. Choose the 2020 Blues… NSW Blues Origin squad: Walker, Cook, Murray, Wighton, Cotric added.

Cody Walker and Nathan Cleary started last year's series in the halves together. Papenhuyzen's speed and flair could provide some X-factor off the bench against tiring forwards, however in Gutherson's favour is his versatility having played in every position in the backline. Author Chris Kennedy NRL.com Reporter Timestamp Mon 26 Oct 2020, 12:13 AM …

"Brenko only came to us this year.

Centres: Barring injury, Tom Trbojevic and Jack Wighton will retain their positions as the Blues centre pairing for game one. That will leave youngsters Zac Lomax, Kotoni Staggs and Stephen Crichton in a three-way battle for one position. It's opened the door for Nick Cotric, who lost his position in the team after game one last year after injuring his ankle playing for the Raiders. Big-hitter Nick Bertus has special motivation as he uses Premier Cricket to prove a point after being dropped from the NSW Blues squad. "It's only going to help our team as well, it shows all those young boys have made some incredible strides this year as a team. Keary sees ‘cool calm’ Cleary-Cronk likeness, Relive the final moments of Origin III, 2016, Blues' Dally M dominance clearly doesn't impress Cleary, No fear here: DCE adamant young Maroons won't be overawed, Wet-weather Origin: Rain, pain and hard to explain, You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content, Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Parramatta Eels), Tyson Frizell (St George Illawarra Dragons), Cameron McInnes (St George Illawarra Dragons), Jake Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles), Daly Cherry-Evans (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Harry Grant (Wests Tigers/Melbourne Storm), Valentine Holmes (North Queensland Cowboys). Marsh Sheffield Shield 2020-21. He said he'd talked to Cook after Saturday's match and thought the dynamic hooker had a knee injury but "it didn't seem that way". But injuries and form slumps will force Fittler to make changes to his plans.

The squad is one of the strongest in the country featuring a number of International players. Fittler has now filled 20 spots in his 27-man squad, leaving seven places for players from Melbourne and Penrith, who will face off in next Sunday's grand final. I'm really happy for them.". "[Papenhuyzen] has really matured this year, I'm sure he'd be the first one to say he's had a lot of help off Billy [Slater] and he's been very grateful for that," Bellamy said.

"It is a bit of cold comfort but all those individuals can sit back and say 'I've earned my spot in the biggest game around'.

The fact Crichton will be the only member of the trio playing finals football will only boost his chances.

Sign up now >. NSW coach Brad Fittler has released the first five names of players selected in his Blues squad ahead of the November series. "We'll have to wait for the pre-season [to reap the benefits as a club] but I'm looking forward to it as well.". Get all the latest NRL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Fixtures. Jai Arrow (Gold Coast Titans), AJ Brimson (Gold Coast Titans), Moeaki Fotuaika (Gold Coast Titans), Phillip Sami (Gold Coast Titans), Edrick Lee (Newcastle Knights), Hymel Hunt (Newcastle Knights), Valentine Holmes (North Queensland Cowboys), Coen Hess (North Queensland Cowboys), Xavier Coates (Brisbane Broncos), Patrick Carrigan (Brisbane Broncos), Ben Hunt (St George Illawarra Dragons), Josh Kerr (St George Illawarra Dragons), Harry Grant (Wests Tigers / Melbourne Storm), Daly Cherry-Evans (Manly Sea Eagles), Jake Friend (Sydney Roosters), Lindsay Collins (Sydney Roosters), Jaydn Su’A (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Corey Allan (South Sydney, Rabbitohs), Dane Gagai (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Dunamis Lui (Canberra Raiders), Josh Papalii (Canberra Raiders), Kurt Capewell (Penrith Panthers), Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (Melbourne Storm), Brenko Lee (Melbourne Storm), Cameron Munster (Melbourne Storm), Christian Welch (Melbourne Storm), Felise Kaufusi (Melbourne Storm). Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. There’s also question marks over Tom Trbojevic’s fitness after a fresh shoulder injury. “When he plays good, he brings people to the game,” Fittler said of Walker.

Sports news, results and expert commentary delivered straight to your inbox each day. Daniel Tupou, who has played Origin before, is slightly ahead and aided by his existing combination with the Roosters left edge of Boyd Cordner and Luke Keary, who are both expected to play in game one. "[Wighton's] had an incredible season," Fittler said.

Fittler has selected Luke Keary, Cody Walker and Jarome Luai in the squad, while Jack Wighton also plays there at club level but is expected to start at left centre as he did in 2019.

© 2020 Cricket New South Wales.All rights reserved. Fullback and last year's Brad Fittler Medalist James Tedesco was under an injury cloud and rated a 50-50 chance of suiting up for the series opener in Adelaide. Melbourne have been rewarded for their premiership win with seven players called into the squads while six Panthers received some consolation after their grand final loss by being told they would be required for state duty.

.

Tosin Morohunfola Wife, That '70s Show Netflix Removed, Gunna Don T Speak, Ember Definition In The Outsiders, Google Home Mini Sing Me A Song, John Rooney Net Worth, Kauai Waves, Fighting Manager Games, Inventory App, Kings Point Restaurant, Titans Season 1 Episode 4, 6 Foot Christmas Tree Pre Lit, When Will The Marine Layer Burn Off Today, Bernhardt/hamlet Broadway, Alan Keane Eggplant, Samurai Jack Season 5 Intro, Ergonomic Illuminated Keyboard, Read Batman: Universe Online, High Everyday Couture Sale, Yokest Reviews, Prosthetic Mask Medical, Dexter's Laboratory Netflix, Mojo Juju, Lions Gate Bridge Closure 2019, Injustice: Gods Among Us Year 6, Ornament Display Ideas, Vans Kyle Walker Pro Jade, This Time Around Lyrics Hanson, Norfolk Va Fireworks 2020, Sheffield Shield Wickets 2019/20, Mormonism Rules, Bangkok Language, Lewandowski 5 Goals Vs Wolfsburg, Is The Conservatory Of Flowers Open, Lake Lovely Water Tyrolean, Sebastian Maniscalco Netflix Aren't You Embarrassed, Abraham Nova Parents, Kids Places To Visit, Toronto Weather April 2020, Logitech K830 Software, Is The Clemson Game Televised Today, Lil Nas X New Album 2020, Max Browne Net Worth, How Do I Look Up A Contractors License, Typhoon Haima Philippines 2016, Summer Metaphors, Best New Artist Grammy 2011, Typhoon Yolanda Essay, An Ed Too Many Script, Nirvana -- Mtv Unplugged In New York Songs, Marex Shipping Bulletin, Yama Rising Novelupdates, Well I Never Crossword Clue,