Brad Fittler and the Blues brains trust weathered a storm of criticism before clinching a dominant game two victory, but they’ve again come under fire. Sharks forward Wade Graham has been down on form but his toughness and versatility will be hard to ignore. Queensland coach Kevin Walters lost the plot after his team’s historic mauling from NSW, making no attempt to hide his rage post-match. Fittler says loyalty, form and fitness will play a big part in his deliberations in coming weeks but he’s already got one eye on finding the next player up should Trbojevic or Wighton be unavailable. 1. Now he’s playing it - but his mates are still along for the ride. Safe: James Tedesco, Josh Addo-Carr, Jack Wighton, Tom Trbojevic, Fighting for five spots: Ryan Papenhuyzen, Clint Gutherson, David Nofoaluma, Nick Cotric, Blake Ferguson, Daniel Tupou, Kotoni Staggs, Stephen Crichton, Zac Lomax, Prediction: Papenhuyzen, Gutherson, Cotric, Tupou, Crichton. Fittler has an expanded 27-player at his disposal this year because of Origin’s historic move to November as a three-week event played over consecutive Wednesdays at the conclusion of the 2020 NRL finals series. Jack Wighton has never started a first grade game off the bench before. A desperate NSW heads into State of Origin Game Two with a new-look side as the Blues aim to level the series. Alex Johnston moves to the top of the leaderboard for tries scored in 2020. Josh Addo-Carr celebrates during last year's series.Credit:NRL Photos. After the Blues’ collapse in State of Origin I there’s one question on everybody’s lips — will Brad Fittler stay loyal to Cody Walker and Nathan Cleary or will he ring in the changes. And his captain at club level Mitchell Pearce would also miss the Blues side despite earning Origin redemption in last year's series decider when he started the play that led to James Tedesco's thrilling late try that broke Queensland hearts. The talented Brad Fittler lives the kind of charmed life that only supreme talent, a happy-go-lucky attitude and a hidden work ethic can achieve. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. For NSW it was a night of jubilation but for the sport of rugby league one of its biggest stars lying on the ground prone and convulsing was a nightmare look. Find out when and where to watch State of Origin I, the kickoff time, the betting odds and everything you need to know about rugby league’s fiercest arena. The New South Wales rugby league team pre-dates the Australian national team, playing their inaugural match against a rebel New Zealand rugby team on the 1907–08 New Zealand rugby tour of Australia and Great Britain under existing rugby union rules. Now another one is haunting us. Monday Bunker: Cleary is ‘vanilla ice cream’. Kayo is your ticket to the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership. Round 10 feature: Roosters and Raiders reignite rivalry, The value of Roosters playmakers without the ball, Kimmorley: Hughes must own Melbourne's attack. EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Johns says South Sydney can't win the premiership without injured star Latrell Mitchell, EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Johns' Newcastle playmaking plan for Kalyn Ponga and Tex Hoy, Rabbitohs v Roosters Round 20 Presser - Trent Robinson, Rabbitohs v Roosters Round 20 Presser - Wayne Bennett. Josh Addo-Carr celebrates during last year's series. It was Pearce's first taste of a series victory in an Origin career that has spanned 19 games in over a decade. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. Fittler will be keeping a close eye on Staggs in his showdown with Jennings as the Broncos look to avenge last year’s 58-0 finals debacle against the Eels. He scored two tries, then he was axed. Missed some of the rugby league action from the weekend? Fullbacks: NSW will have the luxury of having three fullbacks in their starting back line, with James Tedesco, Tom Trbojevic and Jack Wighton (a former fullback) in line to get the nod for game one. Centres: Barring injury, Tom Trbojevic and Jack Wighton will retain their positions as the Blues centre pairing for game one. Daniel Saifiti 9. An absolute no-brainer, Tedesco was the best player in 2019 and an integral part of the Blues success. The NSW Blues have gone back to back in series wins after a last minute James Tedesco try saved the day. Blog with Kenty: Where does Smith sit in game’s greats? Blake Ferguson 3. Watch the brand new docuseries Love Fraud now on Stan. Fullback: James Tedesco. RE-LIVE OUR LIVE BLOG HERE. Find out when and where to watch State of Origin III, the kickoff time, the betting odds and everything you need to know about rugby league’s fiercest arena. Supremely confident NSW coach Brad Fittler has taken a ruthless swipe at Queensland’s team on the eve of Origin I, lighting the fuse for an incredible series. State of Origin has left Mitchell Pearce with plenty of scars but as of now the Knights star is ready to cleanse himself of them all in Game III. How is this is a stronger team with Latrell not in it? Rugby League fans were scratching their heads after a stunning oversight saw confusion reign in a first half that seemed to go on forever. The rumours were Latrell Mitchell needed a strong game on Sunday to keep his Blues jumper. All those bolters are likely being considered for the centres with James Tedesco and Trbojevic seen as the clear first and second options to wear the No.