LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a classic case of 'choosing between a rock and a hard place', Phil Gould, the former Blues coach and rugby league guru, has weighed in on the State of Origin fullback debate.
Gould, known for his no-nonsense approach and keen eye for talent, believes that Dylan Edwards should either step up to the plate at fullback or sit on the sidelines for the prestigious series.
With the battle between James Tedesco, the current Kangaroos and Blues fullback, heating up, the pressure is on for Blues coach Michael Maguire to make a tough decision.
Tedesco, despite facing some criticism for his recent performances, has put up a strong fight to hold onto his position.
His stellar showing against the Broncos has silenced some of his critics, but the clamor for a fresh face like Edwards from the Penrith Panthers is getting louder by the day.
According to a recent Yahoo Sports Australia poll, 45 per cent of NRL fans believe that Edwards, a three-time premiership winner with Penrith, should be given the chance to shine in the Origin arena.
His partnership with the talented Nathan Cleary, who is no stranger to the Origin stage himself, could be just the winning combination that the Blues need.
It's a tough call for Maguire, but as they say in the world of rugby league, sometimes you have to take a risk to reap the rewards.