Penrith's Stephen Crichton could make his Origin debut for NSW. Games in 2020: David Klemmer (21), Moses Leota (21*), Junior Paulo (21*), James Tamou (20*), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (20*), Payne Haas (17), Daniel Saifiti (14) Lomax and Saifiti join four other players already named in Fittler's 27-man squad, Jake Trbojevic, Payne Haas, Cameron McInnes and Tyson Frizell. While Knights prop Saifiti has been brought into the squad after playing all two matches of the 2019 Origin series. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Zac Lomax and Daniel Saifiti have been added to the 27-man NSW Blues squad ahead of this year's Origin series but there's no room for stalwarts David Klemmer and Wade Graham. ... Kayo is your ticket to the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership. His numbers are as good as what they’ve always been. Brad Fittler names initial NSW Blues squad, State of Origin 2020 | Fixtures & Results, Melbourne sweating on hooker Brandon Smith’s health, Shane Flanagan speaks on son’s Roosters sacking and criticism, Mitchell Pearce’s future at Newcastle in doubt, Melbourne veteran Cameron Smith gives clear indication on playing future. Jake Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles), Tom Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles), Tyson Frizell (St George Illawarra Dragons), Cameron McInnes (St George Illawarra Dragons). Backs (nine spots)Safe: James Tedesco, Josh Addo-Carr, Jack Wighton, Tom Trbojevic*Fighting for five spots: Ryan Papenhuyzen, Clint Gutherson, David Nofoaluma, Nick Cotric, Blake Ferguson, Daniel Tupou, Stephen Crichton, Campbell Graham. They would have sat around and went right into it, and they think they’ve got better options. There’s a whole myriad things they look at.”. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. Stats from Fox Sports Lab show he’s second only behind Haas in terms of run metres per game, minutes per game, and post-contact metres per game this year (see full stats below). Every match including the Grand Final Live & On-Demand. 14. a fair few centres that are going well at the moment and are still playing. The Blues on the other hand have so far announced six players in their squad. 2 weeks ago 01:37 State of Origin. Junior Paulo/Daniel Saifiti 16. Grab your finals pass now! Wade Graham/Angus Crichton 17. According to at least certain statistics from season 2020 Klemmer is one of the best front rowers NSW has to offer right now. That would leave AJ Brimson as the prime candidate for game one, while Cameron Munster could fill the role but then they would need to fill the No.6 jumper with the likes of Ben Hunt or Corey Norman. "I really enjoyed him in the team last year so, Daniel Saifiti will come in. 2 weeks ago 06:31 NSWRL News. Queensland Rugby League did on Wednesday announce a preliminary squad of 15 players. Cody Walker is the smoky for that position and so it’s an intense three-way battle to win the right to partner Nathan Cleary. Decisions to make: The fact Fittler left the likes of Klemmer and Graham out of the squad shows he has plenty of options on the table. And with a quick look at the Newcastle star’s stats from season 2020 you might understand why the Blues boss finds it a little hard to defend. Tom Trbojevic’s injury withdrawal has opened a spot in the backline and young Penrith gun Stephen Crichton is honing in on an Origin debut with some impressive finals form. Sign up here. Klemmer has only missed one Origin match since the start of 2015 so his experience will certainly leave a big hole in the Blues' forward pack. 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Halves and hookers (five-six spots)Safe: Luke Keary, Nathan Cleary, Damien Cook, Cameron McInnes*Fighting for two-three spots: Cody Walker, Mitchell Pearce, Mitchell Moses, Api Koroisau, Forwards (12-13 spots)Safe: Payne Haas*, David Klemmer, Tyson Frizell*, Boyd Cordner, Cameron Murray, Jake Trbojevic*Fighting for six-seven spots: Junior Paulo, Daniel Saifiti, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Dale Finucane, Nathan Brown, Ryan Matterson, Wade Graham, Angus Crichton, Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo. But from the six teams still playing, we can count only 11 other contenders still running around for their NRL club. St George Illawarra captain Cameron McInnes, who is yet to make his State of Origin debut, has also been included in the squad. If Bennett picks all of them he still only has 26 players in the squad and is short of the 27 that NSW will definitely be selecting. The Blues appear to be flying in regards to depth of playing stocks, while the Maroons are looking thin on the ground. Decisions to make: Queensland seems to have a serious dearth of front rowers. Brad Fittler's Blues are chasing a third straight series win, with the coach naming a train-on squad on Sunday night. Daniel Saifiti and Payne Haas have already been picked in the squad. I just think Freddy is waiting to see how the other blokes in the front row are going,” Roach said. He’s been a big part of what we’ve been doing, so you’re sort of watching them,” Fittler told Wide World Of Sports. The fullback spot is also up in the air given Kalyn Ponga may yet withdraw from the squad in order to have surgery on his shoulder. Fittler is holding out for the likes of Junior Paulo and James Tamou to finish their NRL seasons with Parramatta and Penrith respectively. Stream the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership finals series live & on-demand from overseas on Watch NRL. In many categories, Klemmer stands tall above most of those other contenders. The chances of NSW winning three straight State of Origin series for the first time in 15 years are looking stronger by the day. "His name has been tossed up pretty much all year. So I can't wait to bring him into the squad.". Fittler has unsurprisingly included Tom's brother, Jake, while Payne Haas and Tyson Frizell have been recalled.

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