ORIGIN | QLD’s Confusing Carrigan Move Explained

He was the breakout star of State of Origin Game I but it appears on the surface that Maroons emerging leader Patrick Carrigan hasn’t been rewarded for his efforts in Sydney.

However, speaking on Triple M Breakfast with Marto and Margaux NRL insider Ben Dobbin explained that Billy Slater’s decision to leave Carrigan on the bench will allow him to play big minutes with an early injection into the game.

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Cowboys winger Murray Tuilagi will replace the injured Xavier Coates on the wing while Titan Beau Fermor and Corey Oates make their way in to the squad of twenty-two.

In the meantime, NSW have made the shock selection of dropping Kotoni Staggs for Matt Burton whose been playing five eighth for the Bulldogs all year.

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