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Can the Blues win the decider on enemy territory?

Jul 1, 2026 · 26 min · 8 segments

With the State of Origin series level at one-all, the Blues are still a chance to secure a rare series win at Suncorp Stadium next Wednesday night. However, the blow torch has been applied to NSW…

With the State of Origin series level at one-all, the Blues are still a chance to secure a rare series win at Suncorp Stadium next Wednesday night. However, the blow torch has been applied to NSW coach Laurie Daley for his selections and the performance of a side that haven’t played to their potential. So are the Blues any chance of winning in front of a hostile, sold-out crowd in Brisbane? This week, sports reporter Billie Eder, chief rugby league reporter Adrian Proszenko and national head of sport Neil Breen break down the NSW team changes. They also bring you the latest from the NRL, as well as the NRLW, which kicks off this weekend. Read Adrian's analysis on the Blues team here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the State of Origin series level at one-all, the Blues are still a chance to secure a rare series win at Suncorp Stadium next Wednesday night. However, the blow torch has been applied to NSW…

Speakers: Neil BreenHostAdrian ProszenkoHostBillie EderHost

Top entities: Ethan Strange×11 Laurie Daley×19 New South Wales Blues×14 Billie Eder×6 Michael Maguire×7

Cold-open: Blues camp vibe0:00 – 0:38

Billie EderHost

0:00

So teams back in Origin camp.

Billie EderHost

0:02

Adrian, you were with the Blues yesterday.

Billie EderHost

0:04

What was the vibe?

Adrian ProszenkoHost

0:05

They were in high spirits.

Adrian ProszenkoHost

0:07

A decider at Suncorp is the toughest gig in rugby league and they were running towards the fire.

Adrian ProszenkoHost

0:13

It's very different to the mood.

Adrian ProszenkoHost

0:15

I reckon it was the most somber shit I've ever been in after Origin 2 in Melbourne.

Adrian ProszenkoHost

0:20

A couple of fresh faces.

Adrian ProszenkoHost

0:21

It's brought a new energy.

Adrian ProszenkoHost

0:23

The Blues are ready for this.

Billie EderHost

0:24

Brainy, do you think they can actually win? They can.

0:28

Of course they can win the game.

0:30

Just as they won game one, they got some luck.

0:32

Game two, they were in front at halftime.

0:34

They can win the game, but it'll take 84 minutes.

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Team SelectionSports > Rugby League > State of Origin
State of OriginSports > Rugby League
StrategiesSports > Rugby League > Coaching
NRLWSports > Rugby League
Player PerformanceSports > Rugby League > State of Origin > Team Selection
QueenslandSports > Rugby League
New South WalesSports > Rugby League
Player ManagementSports > Rugby League > Coaching > Strategies
Season OverviewSports > Rugby League > NRLW
CoachingSports > Rugby League
Rugby LeagueSports
Sports
Player RecruitmentSports > Rugby League > NRLW > Season Overview
Team DynamicsSports > Rugby League > Queensland
Player ContributionsSports > Rugby League > Queensland > Team Dynamics
Coaching DecisionsSports > Rugby League > New South Wales
Player LoyaltySports > Rugby League > New South Wales > Coaching Decisions

Cold-open: Blues camp vibe0:00 – 0:38

Billie EderHost

0:00

So teams back in Origin camp.

Billie EderHost

0:02

Adrian, you were with the Blues yesterday.

Billie EderHost

0:04

What was the vibe?

Adrian ProszenkoHost

0:05

They were in high spirits.

Adrian ProszenkoHost

0:07

A decider at Suncorp is the toughest gig in rugby league and they were running towards the fire.

Adrian ProszenkoHost

0:13

It's very different to the mood.

Adrian ProszenkoHost

0:15

I reckon it was the most somber shit I've ever been in after Origin 2 in Melbourne.

Adrian ProszenkoHost

0:20

A couple of fresh faces.

Adrian ProszenkoHost

0:21

It's brought a new energy.

Adrian ProszenkoHost

0:23

The Blues are ready for this.

Billie EderHost

0:24

Brainy, do you think they can actually win? They can.

0:28

Of course they can win the game.

0:30

Just as they won game one, they got some luck.

0:32

Game two, they were in front at halftime.

0:34

They can win the game, but it'll take 84 minutes.