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Idris back after booze dramas

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Jamal Idris makes a break during his NSW Cup return. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: Gregg Porteous / News Corp Australia

BIG Jamal Idris took his first steps towards an NRL return on Sunday when he played for Penrith in the NSW Cup.

Idris hadn't played since he was stood down by the Panthers late last month following a drinking binge on the Gold Coast.

Reports have since emerged that the 23-year-old has admitted privately to problems relating to depression and alcohol. But in his first game back, the giant Panther put in a solid performance in the 32-28 win over the Bears at North Sydney Oval.

Idris said after the game that it was "good to be back playing".

Jamal Idris on the charge in his NSW Cup comeback. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: News Corp Australia

It remains to be seen if coach Ivan Cleary will rush him straight back into the Panthers' top squad for this Sunday's clash in Auckland against the Warriors.

Cleary was at the game at North Sydney Oval, but refused to talk about Idris's return.

Teenage sensation Isaah Yeo has been capably filling Idris's spot in recent weeks for the competition leaders, but the 19-year-old will be hard pressed keeping Idris out if Cleary decides his star centre is mentally right to make his NRL return this week.

The NSW Cup game also featured South Sydney's talented young playmaker Luke Keary, who was playing only his second game back from injury.

Luke Keary has returned from a pectoral injury. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: News Corp Australia

Keary suffered a ruptured pectoral at the Auckland Nines in February this year, but with a couple of games now under his belt it won't be long before he too is pushing for an NRL return.

Souths coach Michael Maguire was also at the game.

Before Keary's injury this year Maguire was planning to partner Keary in the halves with Adam Reynolds.

But John Sutton's form since his switch back to five-eighth is now going to create a selection headache for the Rabbitohs, who have been steadily improving in recent weeks.


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Blatchy’s Blues up for sale

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THE greatest fan club in rugby league, Blatchy's Blues, is on the verge of being sold to NSW league bosses.

Founder Dan Blatch, a Bondi financial planner and Blues tragic, is close to striking a six-figure deal with the NSW Rugby League, sources say.

The confidential negotiations were discussed among league identities in the Legends room at ANZ Stadium during the State of Origin match last week.

One rugby league source said the sale price could be "less than $700,000", while another said it would be "more than $300,000".

Dan Blatch, founder of Blatchy's Blues, looks set to benefit from selling the fan club to NSWRL. Source: News Limited

As many as 15,000 blue-wigged Blatchy's Blues inspired Paul Gallen's men to dig deep last Wednesday night.

They received the greatest reward when the team wore blue wigs and paraded before their section at the northern end of the Stadium to celebrate the famous victory.

Jarryd Hayne took the football over the dead ball line as the siren sounded on the Blues' 6-4 win and led a charge of players straight towards their most passionate supporters.

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In a sign of how appreciative the players were for their unrelenting support during the past eight years, the after-match team photos were taken in front of Blatchy's Blues, whose chants of "New South Wales! New South Wales!" echoed around the stadium.

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The group was founded in 1999 when Blatch and two dozen friends wore blue wigs on his 18th birthday at Origin II that year.

The "club" uses Facebook to mobilise its fans, who buy tickets for Origin in seats specially reserved for Blatchy's Blues.

They pick up the famous wigs and T-shirts — which Blatchy's Blues supplies to the NRL — when they arrive at the ground.

Well-placed sources said Blatch's representatives had been in negotiations with NSWRL chief executive David Trodden since late last year.

Josh Reynolds crowd-surfs the Blatchy Blues crowd to celebrate winning Origin. Source: News Corp Australia

"A fan group can only go so far outside the nest,'' one source said.

"To offer fans more experiences you have work with the game.''

Under the deal being finalised, Blatch would become an employee of the NSWRL to try and ensure the club remains true to its original values.

It is believed the NSWRL would like to use Blatchy's Blues, which has 13,000 Facebook "likes", as a foundation to create Blues membership fan packages.

A spokesman for Mr Trodden declined to comment, while Mr Blatch could not be contacted.


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Skelton locked and loaded for Bledisloe

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OF all the signs Will Skelton is ready to meet the All Blacks, one comment stood out after his Test debut on Saturday.

"When Izzy calls for the ball you give it to him," Skelton said.

It was a modest deflection by Skelton on the subtle skills used to send Folau in untouched for a second try in Australia's clean-sweep win over France.

But that touch wasn't missed by Folau and, along with 140kg of physicality, a big engine and humility, it has the star No. 15 convinced Skelton is ready for a Bledisloe Cup berth.

"He has worked extremely hard to get his position in the team, and he is one of those types of player that rises to the occasion," Folau said.

Wallabies lock Will Skelton sizes up fhe France defence. Source: News Corp Australia

"Especially playing the big games against the All Blacks. He would be looking forward to those challenges. He'd be looking forward to it.

"That pass I got off him was pretty skilful for a big man.

"He had a great debut. Not only that pass, but his workrate on the park was first-class. It opened up some opportunities."

Coach Ewen McKenzie entered the French series with a migraine about where to find more Wallaby locks but will be happy to leave it with a mild headache about which ones to leave out next Test.

One of three debutant locks to be blooded in June, Skelton stuck his hand up with a strong first Test, just as Sam Carter did in Brisbane before being injured. Luke Jones didn't look overawed off the bench in Melbourne, either.

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With contrasting styles, it gave McKenzie plenty to think about but Skelton's X-factor skill contribution — and surprisingly high workrate — likely edged him ahead at the selection table for when the All Blacks arrive for the first Test on August 17.

McKenzie flagged Skelton's skill midweek but Folau revealed the extent of the execution shown as well by the 203cm giant by saying he'd not only called for that try-assist pass in the play prior, but the hotel roomies had even planned it pre-game.

"During the week we have been speaking about it. I saw it just coming off the sideline there, and called it to Will. He is a big man and he attracts a lot of players, so you are always going to have guys getting sucked in when he is winning the ball," Folau said.

Will Skelton reaches out to score a a try for the Wallabies. Source: Getty Images

"He was laughing because I worded him up before coming off the sideline, saying it's on, it's on. That's probably why we had a bit of a laugh in the in-goal there."

Though naturally confident, for Skelton's part any talk of playing against New Zealand — the country of his birth — was a step too far.

"I'm not thinking about that at the moment. I'm ready to go back for the Tahs and play the Brumbies," he said.

The Kiwis will no doubt clock Skelton's size and skill, but in truth, they'll be more scared about Folau's foresight — and superbly angled run — to score his second than the pass.

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From a still uncertain three-Test rookie who failed to make an impact in the 2013 Bledisloe Cup battles, Folau is now twice the player with twice the confidence.

With another year under his belt, Folau's tries are now mostly scored with support lines, not individual brilliance that can be defended with numbers. Not unlike the source of Folau's good friend Jonah Lomu's potency, at his prime.

"I am learning a lot more, every time I am playing a game. It's just about finding those opportunities in a game, and capitalising on them," Folau said.

Wallabies fullback Israel Folau celebrates his second try against France. Source: News Corp Australia

"One year for me, personally, makes a big difference. I will certainly look forward to that, and you know what to expect.

"With the All Blacks it's always going to be a challenge. They've been the benchmark for a long time now, and those are the teams that you want to put your best performance against."


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Only away win will silence Cowboys critics

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IT HAS been 295 days since North Queensland won a game outside of Townsville and coach Paul Green says tonight is their opportunity to "shut everyone up" about their away record.

The Cowboys will not get a better chance to break their seven-game losing streak away from home when they face the last-placed Newcastle Knights at Hunter Stadium.

North Queensland have not won an away game since they defeated the Sharks in Cronulla on September 1 last year.

Cowboys board member Ben Ikin even admitted recently that North Queensland were "mentally fragile" away from Townsville.

The Cowboys are left dejected after another away loss to Parramatta in round 13. Source: News Corp Australia

While the Knights have been poor this year, only winning two games in a season dogged by off-field drama, they will fancy their chances against an Origin-hit North Queensland.

The Cowboys will be missing prop Matt Scott and centre Brent Tate, who both suffered long-term injuries in Origin II.

Curtis Rona comes on to the wing, with Matthew Wright shifting to centre, while prop John Asiata comes on to the bench.

James Tamou and Johnathan Thurston will back up despite Thurston suffering a corked thigh in Queensland's loss to NSW.

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The Cowboys are sitting just two points outside the top eight and this is an opportunity they can't afford to let slip as the Knights have lost their last seven games.

"They will be desperate. They have had a horrible season so far, for different reasons," Green said.

"Every game away is an opportunity to shut everyone up regarding our away record.

"It is a big blow for the club (to be) missing the guys we have lost. We have prepared without those guys for the last two weeks though.

"Emotionally, State of Origin is such a massive game. When they lose in such a game like Wednesday it is going to take its toll but I'm sure they will be ready to go."

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Cowboys coach Paul Green has challenged his players to prove they are mentally strong. Source: News Corp Australia

Green challenged his players that have a mid-range level of experience to stand up and fill the 400 games plus of NRL experience they will miss through the absence of Scott and Tate.

Green was referencing the likes of Tariq Sims, Kane Linnett, Ray Thompson and Scott Bolton, who have been regulars for several seasons now.

"There are quite a few guys who have played 60-plus games there. It is time for those guys to stand up," Green said.

"Tariq is in that category. They need to stand up."

Cowboy's Tariq Sims says he's looking forward to returning from suspension. Source: News Corp Australia

Sims returns from suspension against the Knights, the club his younger brother Korbin pays for.

"I'm sick of being refreshed. I'm ready to get in the grind again," he said.

"I'm better than ready to go. It has been a long time. This is the time when we need to rely on our depth. People need to step up.

"We want to be a solid team in the back end of this season.

"I'm sure the Knights will come out firing. They have had their back against the wall for seven weeks now. It is dangerous playing a team that desperate."


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Origin II the worst I’ve seen: Buzz

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It's interesting to watch a replay of State of Origin without the emotion when you know the score and there is none of that edge-of-your-seat exhilaration.

It's probably the best way to judge last Wednesday night's game purely as a rugby league spectacle.

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Your columnist is just back from 10 days in Brazil and has finally caught up with a replay of the Blues' victory.

The fact NSW won and ended eight years of pain and misery made it one of those extra special occasions.

Greg Bird lets out all that pent-up emotion for NSW players and fans. Source: News Corp Australia

We will forever be talking about the night that NSW won and the emotional scenes that followed as Jarryd Hayne ran the football into Blatchy's Blues.

The mental toughness and courage was absolutely incredible.

But, still, we should pause for a moment to examine the game at ANZ Stadium for what it produced in sporting skill and entertainment. We should also stop to think about a different audience in Melbourne next year and how it stacks up against their game, AFL.

Because, quite frankly, I thought Wednesday night's contest was one of the worst games of rugby league I've ever seen.

Just 80 brutal minutes of niggle, rubbish and cheap shots.

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An event in which fans were charged up to $265 a seat to watch the best, toughest and most skilful 34 footballers in the game.

Freakishly skilled men like Thurston, Hayne, Inglis, Slater, Smith, Cherry-Evans, Jennings and Farah. And all we got was a UFC-style bash-up with everything but the punches.

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Full marks to NSW coach Laurie Daley, who came up with the tactics to nullify the Maroons' obvious skill advantage.

If you can't beat them, bash them.

Josh Reynolds gets some special attention from Johnathan Thurston. Source: News Corp Australia

From exactly one minute and 54 seconds when Paul Gallen kneed Matt Scott in the head without penalty, this game became a war.

Eight minutes later the Blues captain dropped a forearm into Billy Slater's head. Again no penalty.

Then Thurston slapped Beau Scott in the face. Farah produced a high swinging arm on Cherry-Evans.

James Tamou drops a forearm on Nate Myles, responding to the Queensland forward's facials and biff in almost every tackle.

As Wally Lewis observed: "It's not much fun to be a ball carrier tonight."

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Beau Scott gets ready to put the hard word on Aidan Guerra. Source: Getty Images

We saw no real skill until Justin Hodges finally broke the line 39 minutes into the game.

The great Ray Warren observed at half-time: "This crowd has had little to get excited about."

The second half was more of the same, highlighted by the Anthony Watmough lifting tackle, the Thurston headbutt.

Hayne's try-saver on Sam Thaiday was a series-saver and Trent Hodkinson's show-and-go try was a beauty.

But that was about it. The rest was bash, barge, hit-up, bash, barge, hit-up, bash, barge, hit-up.

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So why did what should have been one of the greatest events in Origin history degenerate into this?

It's easy. The referees were just appalling. They had absolutely no control over the game.

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Had the sin bin been used early on, I'm convinced we would have seen some football.

There were at least 10 first-half opportunities to put players in the bin. They would have got the message after the first one.

The Blues put Queensland's Nate Myles down hard. Source: News Corp Australia

I complained before this game about the appointments of Shayne Hayne and Ben Cummins. They might be the most experienced referees in the NRL but they are no longer the best.

They should be held responsible as much as the players that because it was such a poor spectacle, a first-time observer would not watch again.

Yes, the television ratings were fantastic and we filled the stadium.

But I'm just back from Brazil, where I've seen some of the most amazing skills.

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Timmy Cahill's boom left-foot volley to score against the Dutch. The great Argentinian Lionel Messi and his goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

That remarkable Mexican goalkeeper producing those spectacular saves against the might of Brazil.

I'm still a hardened, rusted-on rugby league tragic. Always have been, always will be. It's just that I didn't miss a lot while I was away.

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LOWS TAKES SWIPE AT GOVERNMENT'S LACK OF SUPPORT

Billionaire Frank Lowy has slammed the federal government for abandoning the Socceroos on the world's biggest sporting stage here in Brazil.

The Westfield tycoon is upset that not one member of the government has made an appearance to watch Australia at the World Cup.

And this comes after prime minister Tony Abbott embarrassingly referred to Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak as 'Mike' on the eve of the tournament.

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FFA boss Frank Lowy has criticised the Australian government for not supporting the Socceroos. Source: News Corp Australia

Former sports minister Kate Ellis attended the last World Cup in South Africa on behalf of the Labor government.

I spoke to Lowy during the half-time break in Australia's gripping 3-2 loss to The Netherlands, who were represented by the King and Queen of their country.

British prime minister David Cameron is in Brazil among other world leaders who are mixing with and lobbying the most powerful figures in FIFA, the Olympic movement and other sporting officials.

"Today we had the King and Queen of Germany, last week I saw the German chancellor and the US vice-president," Lowy said.

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"We need our guys with us too.

"The prime minister or a senior minister should be here to show they really believe in Australia on a very important exercise.

"They should be here to showcase our great country and support the team.

"They should be here sitting in a bloody seat.

"I don't want to start World War III between football and the prime minister but they have to get behind us at the biggest sporting event in the world."

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Ankle could keep Merrin from Origin III

Trent Merrin is hoping an ankle injury won't keep him out of Origin III. Source: Matt Roberts / Getty Images

DRAGONS forward Trent Merrin is hopeful an ankle injury won't keep him out of State of Origin III after rising from a half-time challenge by his coach Paul McGregor to lead St George Illawarra to 19-18 victory at the Gold Coast.

The Blues forward was one of the experienced players personally challenged by McGregor at half-time and duly delivered by scoring the 60th-minute try with some quick footwork to beat an attempted tackle by new Titans halfback Daniel Mortimer.

But Merrin's day ended with his next possession, limping to the sidelines with a right ankle injury and leaving Cbus Super Stadium in a moon boot ahead of MRI scans in Wollongong on Monday.

Trent Merrin left the ground on crutches with his ankle iced. Source: News Corp Australia

Merrin insisted he would do all in his power to be ready for Origin III on July 9 as the Blues chase a series whitewash.

"I will be getting scans [on Monday], the ankle is a bit sore," Merrin told the Courier Mail.

"I will be doing everything possible to be there for game three."

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Merrin said he needed to lift in the second half after McGregor issued a personal challenge to him to help carry the team home four days after he helped NSW claim the State of Origin series.

"It's great to be challenged like that from your head coach," he said.

"I knew I had a job to do for the boys, hopefully I done that in the second half before the injury occurred."

Merrin doesn't want to miss Origin II, despite it being a dead rubber. Source: News Corp Australia

Merrin's injury overshadowed a promising win for the Dragons who had the match in their keeping with a Gareth Widdop field goal in the 72nd minute before a Titans try in the 79th minute offered the Gold Coast 69 seconds to snatch the game.

There were plenty of mistakes from both sides in a scrappy game that makes it hard to think either team will challenge for the finals this year.

Josh Dugan continued his promising switch to centre, scoring a classy first half try that McGregor rated few players in the NRL capable of executing, while Benji Marshall was again hit or miss at halfback.

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McGregor said his team had plenty of fight left in them this year and they will need to get on a roll now with three home games in succession starting with Melbourne in Wollongong on Monday.

"The spirit never left, we just had to fix up a few things," McGregor said.

"These guys have got a lot of belief, the amount of times they've been kicked or pushed or talked about at the end of the day it's a little bit embarrassing I think.

"We just needed to improve in a few areas and I think we are seeing that now."


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Win down to 70 Blues Brothers: Farah

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ROBBIE Farah will carry the names of 70 "Blues Brothers" — including arch rival Michael Ennis — into Origin III at Suncorp Stadium, insisting: "We would not have this series without them".

While ANZ Stadium may be discussing a Paul Gallen statue to commemorate the 2014 Origin series, Farah has told The Daily Telegraph how, for NSW players, respecting the memory of those who went before them is of far greater importance.

During eight series losses, the Blues used 70 players — with Canterbury rake Ennis, who kept Farah out of the NSW No.9 jersey, playing seven Origins.

Robbie Farah after winning Origin II. Source: Getty Images

At the top of the list, however, are both Newcastle skipper Kurt Gidley and Roosters halfback Mitchell Pearce — who both played 12 games without enjoying an Origin series win.

Morris brothers Brett and Josh, who both missed last Wednesday's game through injury, have played 10 and nine respectively. Manly fullback Brett Stewart played in seven while brother Glenn played five.

"And all of them have added to this piece of history,'' Farah says. "So while we might be getting the accolades, this win isn't just about the 17 players who were there on Wednesday night.

"Nor is it just about including the players who were such an integral part of Origin I — like the Morris twins and Tony 'T-Rex' Williams. This win is for guys like Pearcy, Jimmy Maloney, the Stewart brothers ... guys who aren't here tonight but who have been part of all the tough times."

Jarryd Hayne and Robbie Farah in tears at full time. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: News Corp Australia

Since their run of outs began in 2006, NSW have also churned through four coaches, as many captains and 17 different halves combinations.

Roosters halves Pearce and James Maloney were virtually assured a place in this year's team before the former was dropped for a boozey night out. As a result, Maloney was also axed to make way for Canterbury duo Trent Hodkinson and Josh Reynolds.

Asked if he feared becoming one of those names who had passed on before the Queensland dynasty was smashed, Farah continued: "All the time, mate, all the time.

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"To come so close the past couple of years ... I'm not getting any younger and was well aware that I was running out of time. So to finally win a series, it's the sweetest feeling in the world.

"And while we've finally buried all those demons, it's about so much more than this current squad.

"The NSW Blues, we're one big family. And the moment you get that first NSW jumper you become part it.

"People need to know that this success, it's been a long time coming and so many guys have played a part in it.

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Copley the man to revive Maroons

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THE Queensland way to do things will be to bring Will Chambers on to the wing for Origin III.

Bring a fit-again Corey Parker in as a starting forward in the middle of the park and then sort through the best available pack men for the bench.

Queensland need to select a new winger and a new forward, hopefully a prop, for the July 9 clash with NSW in response to the series-ending injuries of Brent Tate and Matt Scott.

Injuries could see Will Chambers featuring in Origin III. Source: News Corp Australia

Chambers was 18th man for Origin I and a member of an extended 22-man team for the second Origin game.

And that's the path Queensland under Mal Meninga have liked to give players a grounding in the Maroons' way before they are given a debut match.

But a better way might also be to throw 22-year-old Bronco Dale Copley in at right wing.

Copley has been impressive for the Broncos so far this season. Source: News Corp Australia

Copley has had an impressive past month, as good as any outside back available to Queensland, with his willingness to fight his way through a tackle prominent.

His defensive chops were there for all to see when he repeatedly hit hard to shut down the gnarly Steve Matai in Brisbane's win over Manly on June 1.

What Copley, with nine games this season at right centre and five at right wing, would also bring to an Origin match is a good understanding with clubmate Justin Hodges.

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The Queensland way is to say Chambers, 26, is more ready because he has more experience and has had some time in the Maroons system.

Chambers has played 96 first grade games for the Storm and well as his two-year stint with the Reds in rugby union in 2011 and 2012.

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The Storm centre scored two tries before cutting a knee tendon in Melbourne's win over Gold Coast last Monday. The cut put him out of the Storm's win over Parramatta on Sunday.

Steve Renouf is not inclined to say who he could pick as Tate's replacement, but says he has been struck by Copley's improvement this year.

"When Dale first came to the seniors, I was looking for what everyone else was talking about, but now I see it. I've watched him play some good football and he was very good in a losing side (when Brisbane lost to the Warriors),'' Renouf told The Courier-Mail.

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"I'm a fan of Will's. Will gives you something different too and he's been 18th man.

"Dale is such a big, strong thing _ a bloody handful for everyone with his size and speed. I think if he was picked he'd do the job.''

Dale Copley and Jacob Lillyman could be teammates come Origin III. Source: Getty Images

In the frontrow stakes on Saturday, Brenton Lawrence was good without catching the eye much with his hit-ups in Manly's demolition of Cronulla, managing 94m from 13 carries and tackling 30 times.

Jacob Lillyman backed up well for the Warriors from his busy Origin II display with 102m from 14 touches against Brisbane.

Broncos opponents Josh McGuire (128m and 43 tackles) and Ben Hannant (125m and 38 tackles) saw more minutes on the field in Auckland.


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