Men’s State of Origin Game 1 2026 - The Blues Vs The Maroons - 8:05pm Wednesday 27th May - Accor Stadium

[Joel.M]

Source: Courier Mail

I’m pretty confident we win the series as a NSW fan if that is the side

 

[Newygirl]

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Source: Courier Mail

I’m pretty confident we win the series as a NSW fan if that is the side

Better than KP at 7 but Nikora over Finefueaki is certainly a choice. Loiero and Collins being picked is weird too but it’s QLD, they’ve picked much worse sides than this before and managed to win so I’d never underestimate them

 

[frankLauda]

Interesting no Walsh. KP at FB and Hammer in the centres is the better option, than KP in the halves.

 

[mullenmagic]

Telegraph reporting Saifiti and Lucas will be in camp, not sure if it's as part of the 19 or just extended squad.

 

[mullenmagic]

Jacob Saifiti on the bench, Dylan Lucas 20th man.

 

[EASBay17]

Jsaf named on bench
Lucas 20th man

 

[EASBay17]

1. Tedesco
2. Koula
3 staggs
4. Chricton
5 to'o
6 moses
7 cleary
8 AFB
9 robson
10 barnett
11 young
12 olakau'atu
13 yeo

14 murray
15 radley
16 safiti
17 brailey
18 strange
19 mclean

20 lucas

 

[Mclovin]

Good to see JSaf there he definitely deserves it. It was surprising to see not many people (in the media) had him their side, I guess they just dont watch Newcastle games

 

[jamesgould]

Good to see JSaf there he definitely deserves it. It was surprising to see not many people (in the media) had him their side, I guess they just dont watch Newcastle games

Yeah hugely deserved and I'm really happy for him to get back into that arena. Been huge for us this year.

 

[Mclovin]

I still think Loz is mad for not having Murray starting at 13 but overall its a pretty solid team Hopefully Radley doesnt come on and kill someone or if he does makes sure he does it legally

 

[Billy]

Saifti the only prop on the Bench.
Radley will get a head knock in 2 minutes.
Yeo probably has to move to prop for long minutes with Murray at lock for that bench to work.

 

[frankLauda]

I can see Yeo moving to prop once Murry comes on. Stoked for Jsaf. He will be awesome impact coming off the bench. And Lucus 20th first step to eventually getting in that side. Isaac Moses will be rubbing his hands. lol.

 

[HarVeeGee13]

Richly deserved for J Saf. I thought he would miss out to Leniu or Utoikamanu, both of whom he clears by a mile. He'll be great.

 

[MattyM]

Congrats to JSaf and Lucas.

On the other hand, how the almighty effing eff is Victor Radley in the side over Keaon or Ford?! Daley is a crackhead.

 

[KPGreatness]

So he chose Radley over Keaon and Ford? When Murray can play lock and Ford, Keaon and Lucas could have played second row…literally no reason pick him I don’t care.

Yeah ggs QLD on your easily win, we got a muppet as a coach…

One prop on the bench in origin I can’t wait till Loz gets kicked out

Ps. Congrats to SAF and Lucas happy for them

 

[KriKri]

JSaf thoroughly deserving of his spot. He’s been great this year. A lot of doubters about the call, but I think he’s earnt it.

I can’t understand the Radley pick. Can anyone mount an argument for him over Ford?

 

[Mclovin]

So he chose Radley over Keaon and Ford? When Murray can play lock and Ford, Keaon and Lucas could have played second row…literally no reason pick him I don’t care.

Yeah ggs QLD on your easily win, we got a muppet as a coach…

One prop on the bench in origin I can’t wait till Loz gets kicked out

Ps. Congrats to SAF and Lucas happy for them

I dont understand the no Ford or Keaon, either have been better than Radley.. look i hope he goes well I do but he wouldnt have been my choice.

 

[Mclovin]

I would like to say its about time they play Young in his preferred position instead of in the middle where he doesnt belong

 

[Mclovin]

As a blues fan seeing Ponga in the form he is in playing at fullback for the Toads scares the literal **** out of me!

 

[KPGreatness]

I dont understand the no Ford or Keaon, either have been better than Radley.. look i hope he goes well I do but he wouldnt have been my choice.

I checked the stats and ford is 3rd in PCM, Radley isn’t even in the top 50, better tackle efficiency, a lot more metres he has around 170+, and I believe more tackle breaks

Like how is Radley even in the conversation, I hope he goes well since I want the Blues to win but I just don’t see it with him.