We asked all six Blues debutants what they’ll bring to Origin. Here’s what they said
The NSW Blues have selected six debutants for the upcoming State of Origin series opener against Queensland. Each player shared their aspirations and the significance of representing their state. The debutants include Addin Fonua-Blake, Blayke Brailey, Victor Radley, Tolu Koula, Casey McLean, and Ethan Strange, each bringing unique backgrounds and experiences to the team.
- ▪Addin Fonua-Blake was one of six debutants named for the series opener against Queensland.
- ▪Blayke Brailey earned his spot after a remarkable run of 139 consecutive games for Cronulla.
- ▪The debutants have diverse backgrounds, including changes to eligibility laws that allowed some players to represent NSW.
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