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Head-to-head: NSW v Queensland

  • While there's no doubt Jarryd Hayne can be a mercurial match-winner, he's been on the losing side of things for a few years now. Billy Slater would smell blood and you know he can pull miracles out of his hat on the Origin stage.
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    1. Jarryd Hayne v Billy Slater

    While there's no doubt Jarryd Hayne can be a mercurial match-winner, he's been on the losing side of things for a few years now. Billy Slater would smell blood and you know he can pull miracles out of his hat on the Origin stage.
  • Neither Brett Morris or Darius Boyd have been particularly prolific this year, but both sides will be backing in experience on the wing with these choices. Boyd's injury would be a serious concern for Mal Meninga, and it would be a massive gamble playing him.
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    2. Brett Morris v Darius Boyd

    Neither Brett Morris or Darius Boyd have been particularly prolific this year, but both sides will be backing in experience on the wing with these choices. Boyd's injury would be a serious concern for Mal Meninga, and it would be a massive gamble playing him.
  • Michael Jennings has roared back into form after moving to the Sydney Roosters, but South Sydney's Greg Inglis has been unstoppable at fullback. It will be an intriguing battle at centre, and Jennings may hold an edge having played in the position more this year.
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    3. Jennings v Inglis

    Michael Jennings has roared back into form after moving to the Sydney Roosters, but South Sydney's Greg Inglis has been unstoppable at fullback. It will be an intriguing battle at centre, and Jennings may hold an edge having played in the position more this year.
  • Josh Morris has come into form at the right time, while Justin Hodges has had hamstring troubles this season. Morris has played a big part in Canterbury's surge to form. Hodges believes he could be playing his last game.
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    4. Josh Morris v Justin Hodges

    Josh Morris has come into form at the right time, while Justin Hodges has had hamstring troubles this season. Morris has played a big part in Canterbury's surge to form. Hodges believes he could be playing his last game.
  • Canberra's try-scoring green machine Blake Ferguson gets his chance after impressing last year for Country. Brent Tate is a Queensland mainstay, but is another one of the ageing brigade that may struggle against their youthful opponents.
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    5. Blake Ferguson v Brent Tate

    Canberra's try-scoring green machine Blake Ferguson gets his chance after impressing last year for Country. Brent Tate is a Queensland mainstay, but is another one of the ageing brigade that may struggle against their youthful opponents.
  • James Maloney has the enthusiasm, but Johnathan Thurson has the experience. A lot will depend on how Thurston comes up, if he comes up, from illness this weekend. Don't underestimate the understanding Maloney will have with Roosters teammate Mitchell Pearce.
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    6: James Maloney v Johnathan Thurston

    James Maloney has the enthusiasm, but Johnathan Thurson has the experience. A lot will depend on how Thurston comes up, if he comes up, from illness this weekend. Don't underestimate the understanding Maloney will have with Roosters teammate Mitchell Pearce.
  • This year represents the best chance for Mitchell Pearce to show why the Blues have kept faith in him all this time. He can match Cooper Cronk in the kicking game and will know his halves partner James Maloney very well. This will be a very even and intriguing battle.
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    7. Mitchell Pearce v Cooper Cronk

    This year represents the best chance for Mitchell Pearce to show why the Blues have kept faith in him all this time. He can match Cooper Cronk in the kicking game and will know his halves partner James Maloney very well. This will be a very even and intriguing battle.
  • Blues captain Paul Gallen will feel the hurt most of all after last year's narrow series loss, and his duel with Matt Scott will be important. Scott's metres will be vital for Queensland.
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    8. Paul Gallen v Matt Scott

    Blues captain Paul Gallen will feel the hurt most of all after last year's narrow series loss, and his duel with Matt Scott will be important. Scott's metres will be vital for Queensland.
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    9. Robbie Farah v Cameron Smith

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    10. James Tamou v David Shillington

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    11. Ryan Hoffman v Nate Myles

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    12. Luke Lewis v Sam Thaiday

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  • Titans teammates Greg Bird and Ashley Harrison will know each other pretty well.
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    13. Greg Bird v Ashley Harrison

    Titans teammates Greg Bird and Ashley Harrison will know each other pretty well.
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    14. Andrew Fifita v Ben Te'o

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    15. Josh Reynolds v Corey Parker

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    16. Anthony Watmough v Matt Gillett

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    17. Trent Merrin v Chris McQueen

    Head-to-head: NSW v Queensland
While there's no doubt Jarryd Hayne can be a mercurial match-winner, he's been on the losing side of things for a few years now. Billy Slater would smell blood and you know he can pull miracles out of his hat on the Origin stage.
Neither Brett Morris or Darius Boyd have been particularly prolific this year, but both sides will be backing in experience on the wing with these choices. Boyd's injury would be a serious concern for Mal Meninga, and it would be a massive gamble playing him.
Michael Jennings has roared back into form after moving to the Sydney Roosters, but South Sydney's Greg Inglis has been unstoppable at fullback. It will be an intriguing battle at centre, and Jennings may hold an edge having played in the position more this year.
Josh Morris has come into form at the right time, while Justin Hodges has had hamstring troubles this season. Morris has played a big part in Canterbury's surge to form. Hodges believes he could be playing his last game.
Canberra's try-scoring green machine Blake Ferguson gets his chance after impressing last year for Country. Brent Tate is a Queensland mainstay, but is another one of the ageing brigade that may struggle against their youthful opponents.
James Maloney has the enthusiasm, but Johnathan Thurson has the experience. A lot will depend on how Thurston comes up, if he comes up, from illness this weekend. Don't underestimate the understanding Maloney will have with Roosters teammate Mitchell Pearce.
This year represents the best chance for Mitchell Pearce to show why the Blues have kept faith in him all this time. He can match Cooper Cronk in the kicking game and will know his halves partner James Maloney very well. This will be a very even and intriguing battle.
Blues captain Paul Gallen will feel the hurt most of all after last year's narrow series loss, and his duel with Matt Scott will be important. Scott's metres will be vital for Queensland.
Head-to-head: NSW v Queensland
Head-to-head: NSW v Queensland
Head-to-head: NSW v Queensland
Head-to-head: NSW v Queensland
Titans teammates Greg Bird and Ashley Harrison will know each other pretty well.
Head-to-head: NSW v Queensland
Head-to-head: NSW v Queensland
Head-to-head: NSW v Queensland
Head-to-head: NSW v Queensland
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