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Man for the job: Blues coach Laurie Daley looks on during a NSW training session at Kingscliff.

Big names back Daley to remain Blues boss

Blues mentors and respected business figures David Gyngell and Mark Bouris say Blues coach Laurie Daley should be reappointed regardless of the result in Wednesday's Origin decider.

Unimpressed: Andrew Fifita will not forget.

McGuire's sledge that riled Fifita finally revealed

The Blues' most damaging forward Andrew Fifita has been the subject of abuse on and off the field in recent weeks, but some good has come from it. Let's deal with the on-field stuff first. No one wants to confirm what was said to Fifita when this picture was taken following Queensland's win in game two, but from what I've been told, Josh McGuire said words to the effect of "we knew you were shit" and "you are just shit c---s".

Big changes: Trent Merrin and Sally Fitzgibbons when they announced their engagement and Merrin at Penrith on Tuesday.

Glamour couple Fitzgibbons and Merrin split

One of sport's highest profile couples, Kangaroos and Panthers star Trent Merrin and surfer Sally Fitzgibbons, have called it a day. The couple have hardly been together in recent times because of their busy lives.

All smiles: Andrew Fifita enjoys himself during Wednesday’s big win over Queensland.

Fifita lodges with old mate on eve of Origin

Andrew Fifita's man-of-the-match performance has redefined the way modern-day forwards will be judged, and his preparation was as old school as it gets. Forget the sneaky burger he knocked over during the day.

Emotional path: Blues debutant Nathan Peats.

Peats' Blues selection inspires mother in cancer battle

Nathan Peats shed tears when he talked to his Blues teammates about his journey to Origin. And the impact of his selection on his family is best understood when you talk to his mum, Pamela Richards. To put it simply, the past six months have been hell for Pamela.