Westpac NSW Blues Announce Five Changes for State of Origin Game Two at the MCG

Sydney, Australia – In a bold move, Westpac NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire has made five key changes to the squad ahead of Game Two of the Ampol State of Origin Series, set to take place at the MCG in Melbourne on Wednesday, 26th June.

The revised 17-man line-up sees the inclusion of Latrell Mitchell (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Mitchell Moses (Parramatta Eels), Cameron Murray (South Sydney Rabbitohs), and debutants Dylan Edwards (Penrith Panthers) and Connor Watson (Sydney Roosters). Latrell Mitchell will be celebrating his 27th birthday on the day of the announcement.

The extended 20-player squad also features three emergencies: Mitch Barnett (Warriors) as the 18th player, followed by Cameron McInnes (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks) and Luke Keary (Sydney Roosters).

Coach Michael Maguire will address the media tomorrow at 9:45 AM at the NSWRL Centre of Excellence in Sydney Olympic Park to discuss his selections. The team is set to enter camp at the Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains in Leura before traveling to Melbourne on Sunday for their final preparations.

Westpac NSW Blues Squad Ampol State of Origin, Game Two MCG, Melbourne, Wednesday 26th June

1. Dylan Edwards (Penrith Panthers)
2. Brian To’o (Penrith Panthers)
3. Stephen Crichton (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs)
4. Latrell Mitchell (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
5. Zac Lomax (St George Illawarra Dragons)
6. Jarome Luai (Penrith Panthers)
7. Mitchell Moses (Parramatta Eels)
8. Jake Trbojevic (c) (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)
9. Reece Robson (North Queensland Cowboys)
10. Payne Haas (Brisbane Broncos)
11. Liam Martin (Penrith Panthers)
12. Angus Crichton (Sydney Roosters)
13. Cameron Murray (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
14. Connor Watson (Sydney Roosters)
15. Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers)
16. Haumole Olakau’atu (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)
17. Spencer Leniu (Sydney Roosters)
18. Mitchell Barnett (Warriors)
19. Cameron McInnes (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks)
20. Luke Keary (Sydney Roosters)

Coach: Michael Maguire

This must-win game is crucial for the Blues as they seek to level the series after a narrow loss in Game One.