LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
Westpac NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley has made changes to the squad for Game Two of the Ampol State of Origin series, set to take place at Optus Stadium on June 18.
Despite three adjustments to the 20-player squad, there is only one alteration to the starting 17.
Prop Max King steps in as a replacement for Mitch Barnett, who is sidelined with a season-ending ACL injury.
King, who made his Origin debut in Brisbane, has been elevated to the starting lineup.
Stefano Utoikamanu, a Storm front-rower, joins the bench in place of King after being named in the extended squad for Game One.
Additionally, Bulldogs five-eighth Matt Burton has been named as the 18th man following South Sydney outside back Campbell Graham's withdrawal due to back spasms.
Other players, including Rabbitohs forward Keaon Koloamatangi and Panthers prop Lindsay Smith-who has yet to debut for NSW-have joined the extended squad.
Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu has withdrawn due to the upcoming birth of his first child.
The Blues aim to capitalize on their previous win and secure the Shield in Perth.