The Two Late Changes NSW Must Make, and the Bench Strategy to Win the Series
After narrowly avoiding defeat in Game 1 of the State of Origin series thanks to a miraculous play by James Tedesco in the last minute.
Subsequently, the NSW Blues suffered a heavy loss when the Queensland Maroons faced them during the second game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Despite a disappointing series so far for the Blues, they now find themselves gearing up for a decisive showdown against the Maroons at Suncorp Stadium.
Critics have largely written them off, and the historical performance of past Maroon teams makes the trip to Lang Park a daunting challenge.
However, to secure a series victory on July 8, Laurie Daley must make some strategic decisions.
Currently, Daley has selected Payne Haas and Mitch Barnett to start in the front row, with Reece Robson at hooker and Isaah Yeo at lock.
This starting pack, which faced humiliation in Game 2, is expected to rise to the occasion and rectify their performance.
Prominent commentators, including Blues legend Andrew Johns, advocate for Cameron Murray to be included in the starting lineup, noting that the momentum often shifts in the Blues' favor whenever he takes the field.
The Rabbitohs captain boasts impressive minutes in the sky blue, playing 51 and 43 minutes in the previous two matches.