LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
COMMENT: Michael Maguire will need to make some tough decisions to turn around the fortunes of the struggling NSW Blues - and the first ruthless move he must make is to call time on James Tedesco's reign.
If you think NSW handles player selection with the delicacy of a bulldozer, then you're way off the mark.
When it comes to dropping a star like Tedesco, it's more likely to be done via a cold text message, perhaps even from an anonymous number.
The Blues are known for their no-nonsense approach to Origin, and it's time to harness that ruthless streak by replacing the beloved captain with Dylan Edwards.
Tedesco will always be remembered for his dedication and passion for the state, but the time has come for him to make way for the tough Panther.
It's never easy to make such a call, but in the cutthroat world of rugby league, sentimentality can't get in the way of progress.
The NSW Blues must be willing to make the tough decisions in order to avoid disaster in the upcoming Origin series.