Recalled Blues half Mitch Moses is being heavily tipped for a huge performance against the Maroons in a must-win Game II.
Moses comes into the side for Nicho Hynes and several of the 15 Fox League experts think the Blues halfback’s kicking game will prove key.
Maroons star Val Holmes has a huge role given he’s marked up on NSW stud Latrell Mitchell.
And there’s plenty who believe Blues lock Cam Murray’s ability to get his side on the front foot will go a long way in helping NSW to a Game II win.
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COOPER CRONK
Game II winner: QLD 27-22. “The game will go back and forth but I’m backing the Maroons to finish stronger and wrap up the series.”
Key Player: Val Holmes. It will be his job to keep Blues strike-weapon Latrell quiet
Man of the Match: Lindsay Collins
BRYAN FLETCHER
Game II winner: NSW 22-12. “Desperation is a great motivator. Plus our kicking game will be much better than Game I”
Key Player: Dylan Edwards. “His support game and organisation in defence.”
Man of the Match: Payne Haas. “I feel he has a bit to prove.”
MITCHELL PEARCE
Game II winner: NSW 22-18
Key Players: Latrell Mitchell and Stephen Crichton
Man of the Match: Mitch Moses.
JAMES GRAHAM
Game II winner: NSW 17-12
Key Player: Cam Murray. “His quick play the balls will put Blues on front foot and allow Payne Haas to dominate.”
Man of the Match: Mitch Moses.
BEN ELIAS
Game II winner: NSW 20-0
Key Player: Mitch Moses. “His kicking game will be crucial to Blues dominating in the Melbourne conditions.”
Man of the Match: Mitch Moses
BILLY MOORE
Game II winner: QLD 26-24. “The Maroons take out the series with the Blues to feel the wrath of Reece Lightning.”
Key Player: Pat Carrigan
Man of the Match: Pat Carrigan
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GREG ALEXANDER
Game II winner: NSW 24-16. “Stronger side than game one.”
Key Players: Cam Murray, Latrell Mitchell, Dylan Edwards.
Man of the Match: Dylan Edwards.
MARK CARROLL
Game II winner: NSW 28-10. “Because we’ll go out and show what this jersey means.”
Key Player: Mitch Moses. “Needs to kick the air out of the football.”
Man of the Match: Dylan Edwards.
BRENT READ
Game II winner: QLD 16-12. “Queensland is a more stable side and will hopefully have the brilliance of Reece Walsh for the full 80 minutes.”
Key Player: Val Holmes. “Has had a mixed season but he will need to be at his best against the brilliance of Latrell Mitchell. Val needs to aim up.”
Man of the Match: Reece Walsh
GEOFF TOOVEY
Game II winner: NSW 16-10.
Key Player: Mitch Moses
Man of the Match: Liam Martin
MICHAEL CARAYANNIS
Game II winner: NSW 18-10. “A better balanced side with much more strike. Mitchell Moses will guide the team around while the inclusion of Cameron Murray will be pivotal.”
Key Player: Cam Murray. “He will need to help NSW get on the front foot and then try to create space for his outside men.”
Man of the Match: Cam Murray
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PHIL ROTHFIELD
Game II winner: NSW 28-24. “Much stronger attacking force with Latrell and Dylan Edwards in the team. Haas overdue to dominate the middle.”
Key Player: Felise Kaufusi. “Our playmakers will have be on fully alert for a square up.”
Man of the Match: Latrell Mitchell
NATHAN HINDMARSH
Game II winner: NSW 22-16.
Key Player: Mitch Moses
Man of the Match: Angus Crichton
MICK ENNIS
Game II winner: NSW 24-20. “Cam Murray’s play the ball speed, Moses’ ability to attack on the short sides and our strike on the left.”
Key Player: Mitch Moses
Man of the Match: Dylan Edwards
COREY PARKER
Game II winner: QLD 22-18. “It will be tight and the NSW team looks better than game one, but Origin’s won on effort and I see the Maroons finishing on top.”
Key Player: Reece Walsh
Man of the Match: Patrick Carrigan.