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‘Good to go’: Hynes allays fitness fears; Trbojevic proud to lead Blues

NSW players arrived at their hotel on Monday afternoon, with Nicho Hynes declaring himself a certain starter at halfback and the new skipper receiving a warm reception.

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by Christian Nicolussi

Updated

State of Origin

‘He’s been ready for a long time’: The moment Maguire knew Edwards was right man for Blues

by Christian Nicolussi and Billie Eder

Viliame Kikau is a key component if the Bulldogs want to win.

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Around the clubs

Kikau out for up to six weeks, Butcher suffers season-ending injury

by Dan Walsh and Billie Eder

State of Origin

Slater gets benefit of experience in Maroons squad

by Scott Bailey

Analysis

State of Origin

Luai might be the most polarising player in NSW. But Maguire needs his belief

by Adam Pengilly

Insight & Analysis

PNG league team is a great idea – but why should we pay for it?

Albo’s mob is talking about putting in $60 million annually for 10 years to sustain the Port Moresby team. Something does not add up here.

Peter FitzSimons

Columnist and author

No-fault stand-down policy isn’t perfect, but NRL has little alternative

You can argue the stand-down rules are neither an effective deterrent nor a fair punishment – but that’s not the point of them.

Darren Kane

Sports Columnist

Are Manly, Anthony Seibold and Isaac Moses still on the same page?

The Sea Eagles have told their coach that contract talks are on hold after three straight losses. But Seibold insists he didn’t storm out of a meeting on the eve of a season-defining clash.

Adam Pengilly

Sports reporter

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State of Origin

Tedesco axed in massive Origin shake-up, six Blues to debut

NSW coach Michael Maguire has made a huge statement for his first Origin match in charge, dropping the captain and calling up a clutch of players to make their state debuts.