Laurie Daley
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It's a tough one. Paul has been a warrior for NSW. He is our skipper. We have to determine where he best fits the team. There are other contentious spots but I still have a few days to go before the team is announced. I am mulling over a few positions with (chief adviser) Bob Fulton. But I know whoever is chosen will represent the sky blue jumper with pride and passion.
We'd like him to play and come through it, but if he is able to run on Monday or Tuesday next week he would certainly still come strongly into consideration ... Speaking to [Dragons high performance manager] Andrew Gray, Brett has been doing a lot of work … and they were hopeful he would be back running by the end of the week.
It's out of my hands ... I'm pretty sure Loz (coach Laurie Daley) will know his team by the end of this week.More quotes »
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Daley reserves Gal's front row spot
Leading from the front ... Laurie Daley will pick Paul Gallen as a prop for Origin I. Source: Gregg Porteous / News Limited He is ready to again lead NSW from the front - literally. Cronulla's Paul Gallen is set to shift from the back row to prop for ano 5/22/13 from Fox Sports Australia Read more »
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Chorus for Mason grows louder
Newcastle are defending Willie Mason over his stoush with Canterbury-Bankstown's Ben Barba. HE'S 33 and has won just five times in 13 matches for NSW, but Willie Mason continues to be backed as the answer to ending NSW's Origin heartache. Calls for Lauri from The Courier Mail Read more »
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Brisbane Live At Work: Wednesday May 22
Queensland will reveal their game one squad on Monday night, 24 hours after NSW coach Laurie Daley unveils the blueprint for what he hopes will be the group to bust the most painful drought in the state's history. Much of the Maroons side has already bee from The Age Read more »
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Experience has Mason in line for Blues
On the road to recovery: Dragons star Brett Morris could make the NSW squad despite suffering a knee injury earlier in the season. Photo: Getty Images Willie Mason is set to be recalled by NSW coach Laurie Daley for the opening State of Origin match five from Sydney Morning Herald Read more »
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Whittling down the Blues contenders for State of Origin I
Around 6,367 players are currently in contention to play for New South Wales in State of Origin one, but unfortunately for coach Laurie Daley, he must whittle that number down to a more manageable 17 or 18 on Sunday. Just about anyone who turns in a good from The Roar Read more »
