The State of Origin rugby league series is approaching, with players vying for selection in the New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland teams. Latrell Mitchell avoided suspension for a hip-drop tackle, making him eligible for the Blues squad. NSW coach Michael Maguire named a new squad with Jake Trbojevic as captain. Several players, including Jarome Luai and Selwyn Cobbo, are in contention for Origin debuts. The teams are preparing for the series opener on June 5 at Accor Stadium.
Billy Slaterโs decision to pick an outside back in Selwyn Cobbo on the Queensland bench raised eyebrows... But it could prove a masterstroke after a damning stat was revealed ๐ https://t.co/ZrsMovRQO0
Jarome Luai delivered the Sharks a brutal reality check on Saturday, playing himself into a Blues Jersey in a relentless @tabcomau Performance of the Round ๐ค ๐Head over to our Instagram every Monday to have your say! https://t.co/sMZOTXuQas
"He just hasn't quite hit that standard." Billy Slater speaks on David Fifita's omission from QLD's Game One Origin side. ๐บWatch #NRL360 on @Foxtel CH 502 or stream on @kayosports https://t.co/X3Xo3Ah73S https://t.co/3QxwAH4Re0
It was a round filled with stars desperate to make one last bid to impress their respective Origin coaches... So who made this round's Team of the Week? ๐ https://t.co/PYO1OgXjFi
There's a new coach and a whole new look to the New South Wales State of Origin team, which assembled today ahead of game one next week. @Danny_Weidler #9News https://t.co/m5pIovMyaj
Itโs the first Origin-affected round, and NRL coaches have been left to pick up the pieces after their respective representative stars joined NSW and Queensland camps... The Panthers and Cowboys particularly have been ravaged ๐ https://t.co/mCGTepfZAI
The new-look Blues have begun arriving for their first camp under new coach Michael Maguire.. who's wasted no time marking a new era for the State. #9News https://t.co/DoDdAMiH7d
One glaring omission from NSWโs State of Origin squad has been slammed by former players as Michael Maguire made a host of changes. https://t.co/NVJT3xlSeH
Michael Maguire has revealed the moment that solidified Dylan Edwards' spot in the NSW team... ๐ https://t.co/9C5qSjQRyI
Can this pairing steer NSW to an Origin victory? BLUES TEAM CONFIRMED ๐ https://t.co/DaTBCld0Yc https://t.co/OhtoaBDGxj
NSW's team for Game 1 is in... and it leaves one premiership powerhouse facing quite the headache in the short-term ๐ณ Here are the biggest winners and losers from the squad announcement ๐ https://t.co/SL0f0DhTXM https://t.co/0jtyg3HhDr
Westpac New South Wales Blues coach Michael Maguire has named several new faces as part of his squad for the Ampol State of Origin series opener on June 5 at Accor Stadium ๐ต Read more: https://t.co/z2JKpf4RKk https://t.co/0ZFfGtbYww
Your @Westpac NSW Blues line-up for Game I ๐ค #ForeverBlue https://t.co/tyF2NYo1pH
All the โฆ@NSWBluesโฉ news including full 20-man squad - Mitch Barnett just got the news - with some shock ins and outs https://t.co/tudf3MASpC
Tedesco axed, Lomax in: See the โฆ@NSWBluesโฉ โ 2024 Origin team. Who is in, who is out https://t.co/tudf3MASpC
Titans rising star shines in epic fullback battle with Walsh ๐ฅ Fifita's huge day in final audition for Maroons jersey ๐ช Mixed day for other Origin hopefuls ๐ WHAT WE LEARNED ๐ https://t.co/9joM9R9nZL https://t.co/2Pkw1imcKX
#BREAKING: NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire is set to make his first major change in his Origin tenure, handing captaincy to Manly Sea Eagles workhorse, Jake Trbojevic. #9News https://t.co/R4FrOeOmwA
Origin selection live: Trbojevic set to replace Tedesco as captain https://t.co/aqGSx075nH
Jarome Luai has put his hand up for an Origin recall and it could be in the No.7 jersey he now wears for the Panthers ๐ง Blues team news LIVE๐https://t.co/ekWGt5UO2Q https://t.co/6NYYEFAbj2
Selwyn Cobbo is set to earn a Maroons recall in a shock new role, while Cameron Munster's replacement has been revealed ๐จ Maroons team news LIVE ๐https://t.co/49W9DfO36r https://t.co/7xvMymPGtT
Walsh returns as Broncos host reshuffled Titans in final Origin audition ๐ง TEAMS ๐ https://t.co/kVbW5nRAvI https://t.co/6rAwSNDIwT
Twist in Hynesโ scans on calf as NSW hopeful races the clock ๐จ Blues team news LIVE ๐https://t.co/ekWGt5UO2Q https://t.co/34UU5GOJk5
Latrell Mitchell escaped suspension for a hip drop tackle which has cleared him for Blues selection, if Michael Maguire wants him. FULL STORY: https://t.co/fJTtLyRO74 https://t.co/1kKeAEEAg6
Latrell Mitchell has dodged a ban for a hip-drop tackle during the Rabbitohsโ win over the Eels last night, making him eligible for State of Origin selection if he chooses to take an early guilty plea of $3,000 in fines. Should Michael Maguire pick him in his Blues squad? #9Newsโฆ https://t.co/CIikDlLRus
Warriors backline crisis as CNK ruled out with illness; Titans lose Fifita ๐ฌ LATE MAIL RD 12 ๐ https://t.co/snwyWvntX9 https://t.co/i0P0cLSYB2
Blues worry as Martin suffers hamstring injury in Panthers triple blow; Sharks sweat on Hynes ๐ซ NRL Casualty Ward ๐ https://t.co/Hn9zzktvlv https://t.co/XvGwv862eB
Bolters in the frame for Origin debut amid mounting Queensland injury toll ๐ง Maroons team news LIVE ๐https://t.co/49W9DfO36r https://t.co/JtX5kOpT0h
Warriors lose star forcing backline reshuffle; Fifita ruled out for Titans ๐ฌ LATE MAIL RD 12 ๐ https://t.co/snwyWvntX9 https://t.co/PsCvan00sp
"I know who I wouldnโt want to be going against if I was playing" ๐ Despite both players in doubt for Game I, Souths coach Ben Hornby has endorsed two of his stars ahead of the Blues team announcement on Sunday ๐ง https://t.co/gEVuiXyjNj
Latrell's nervy wait after hip drop drama ๐ง Eels fall short in first game of new era ๐ Souths star stakes late Origin claim ๐ฅ WHAT WE LEARNED ๐ https://t.co/Gv4PAqa27a https://t.co/Vc4c04mr6S