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SEVENTEEN players; 17,000 Blatchy's Blues.
NSW players have spoken about the inspiration they draw from looking and hearing Blatchy's Blues, the massive band of supporters decked out in blue who will sit at the northern end of ANZ Stadium on Wednesday night.
"It is pretty much like having another player on the field," NSW five-eighth Josh Reynolds said.
Paul Gallen catches the Blue wave in Sydney. Source: News Limited
The group was founded by Blues tragic Dan Blatch, who wore a blue wig for Origin II in 1999 while celebrating his 18th birthday.
Blatchy's Blues have now become an integral — and fun — part of all Origin games in Sydney. And the players love the raw passion and noise.
"They are amazing," NSW forward Anthony Watmough said.
"You see that end and it's full of blue wigs and blue shirts. We feed off that. They are awesome and really bring the boys home.
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"It has to be pretty daunting for them (Queensland) too, running out and seeing all that blue, whereas we have to run out there (Suncorp Stadium) and see all that maroon.
"They are a great thing for the sport. All the Blatchy's Blues will be chanting. It's going to be intimidating.
"Hopefully we sell every single seat in the stadium and hopefully we can get the victory in Sydney."
Watmough's sentiments were echoed by Reynolds.
Little doubt who these guys are going for. Source: News Limited
"They try and get you home. We need to use them," he said. "I have never played in front of them. Last year I sat on the bench. I know the boys, you can tell they draw from it.
"If there are 17,000 of them, plus all the other fans out there, it gives you another leg and you want to do it for them.
"It is pretty much like having another player on the field."
Blatchy's Blues will congregate for a pre-game party from 4pm outside ANZ Stadium.
Their rivals, the Maroon Crusaders, will gather at AllPhones Arena before the game. They have about 3000 in their ranks.
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