LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Rugby League rising star, Nicho Hynes, has opened up about the tough road back to redemption after a rocky State of Origin debut left him bruised and battered emotionally.
The Cronulla Sharks playmaker, who has been on fire this season, is eyeing a return to the Blues side in 2024 after a less-than-ideal first taste of Origin action.
Hynes, who grabbed the Dally M Medal last year, found himself in hot water during Game I of the previous Origin series.
His shaky defensive skills were exposed by Queensland's Cameron Munster, resulting in a pivotal try for the Maroons.
The backlash was swift, with former NSW coach Brad Fittler opting not to give Hynes another shot in the series.
The setback hit Hynes hard, affecting his form at club level.
It wasn't until he earned a spot in Mal Meninga's Kangaroos squad that he managed to bounce back mentally.
Now, as the Sharks shine at the top of the NRL ladder and Hynes dominates the Dally M Medal tally, he's gunning for a shot at redemption with the Blues.
In a candid interview on Triple M, Hynes admitted that wearing the green and gold was the key to getting over his NSW heartbreak.
With his sights set on partnering Nathan Cleary in the halves for the Blues, Hynes is determined to prove his worth on the Origin stage once again.