{"id":301813,"date":"2023-05-29T21:52:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T21:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=301813"},"modified":"2023-05-29T22:58:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T22:58:58","slug":"joey-tough-rooster-who-can-maul-maroons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=301813","title":{"rendered":"Joey: 'Tough rooster' who can maul Maroons"},"content":{"rendered":"

NSW Blues<\/a> great Andrew Johns<\/a> has revealed \ufeffRaiders star Hudson Young<\/a> as one of the players who has most impressed him ahead of the State of Origin<\/a> opener.<\/p>\n

Young is slated to make his Origin debut on Wednesday in the No.12 jersey for Brad Fittler's side.<\/p>\n

"I haven't (previously) had much to do with Hudson, he was brought up in Branxton which is about 10 minutes from Cessnock," Johns told Wide World of Sports' Immortal Behaviour<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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"He's a tough rooster that boy, knows his game, really trains hard, prepares really well, very diligent in how he treats his body.<\/p>\n

\"SYDNEY,<\/p>\n

"I was asking him about how he likes to play and he explained what he likes to do and is very thorough in the way he prepares."<\/p>\n

Here is everything you need to know about this year's series.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Watch the 2023 State of Origin series LIVE and exclusive on Channel 9 and<\/strong><\/em> 9Now<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

When and where is the 2023 State of Origin series?<\/h3>\n

Origin I:<\/strong> Wednesday, May 31, kick-off time 8.05pm<\/strong> AEST, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide<\/p>\n

Origin II:<\/strong> Wednesday, June 21, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane<\/p>\n

Origin III:<\/strong> Wednesday, July 12, Accor Stadium, Sydney<\/p>\n

\"'It's<\/p>\n

How can I get tickets to game one in Adelaide?\ufeff<\/h3>\n

Tickets for game one and the entire series can be purchased through the NRL's authorised ticketing partner Ticketek here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Game one tickets start from $45.00<\/p>\n

How can I watch game one?<\/h3>\n

Game one and the entire series will be live and exclusive on Nine.<\/p>\n

Coverage for game one will start at 7pm (AEST) and wrap up with a post-game show until 11pm. You can also stream the match live and free on 9Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can also follow the action with Wide World of Sports' match centre<\/a> and live blog, featuring expert opinions and live reactions from Nine's rugby league commentators.<\/p>\n

\"2022<\/p>\n

Who won State of Origin in 2022?<\/h3>\n

Origin I:<\/strong> Queensland 16 def. NSW 10<\/a><\/p>\n

Origin II:<\/strong> NSW 44 def. Queensland 12<\/a><\/p>\n

Origin III:<\/strong> Queensland 22 def. NSW 12<\/a><\/p>\n

Series result:<\/strong> Queensland 2-1<\/p>\n

Wally Lewis Medallist:<\/strong> Patrick Carrigan (Queensland)<\/a><\/p>\n

Which players are on debut?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Blues have named three debutants in reigning Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes, Tevita Pangai Junior and Hudson Young.<\/p>\n

Broncos fullback Reece Walsh is poised to be the sole debutant for the Maroons.<\/p>\n

\"SYDNEY,<\/p>\n

What are the teams for Origin I?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

*Final teams will be confirmed one hour before kick-off at 7.05pm AEST<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Blues<\/strong>: 1. James Tedesco (C), 2. Brian To'o, 3. Stephen Crichton, 4. Tom Trbojevic, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Jarome Luai, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. Tevita Pangai Jr, 9. Apisai Koroisau, 10. Payne Haas, 11. Tyson Frizell, 12. Hudson Young, 13. Isaah Yeo | 14. Junior Paulo, 15. Cameron Murray, 16. Liam Martin, 17. Nico Hynes | 18. Matt Burton<\/p>\n

Coach<\/strong>: Brad Fittler\ufeff<\/p>\n

Maroons<\/strong>:\ufeff 1. Reece Walsh, 2. Selwyn Cobbo, 3. Valentine Holmes, 4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 5. Murray Taulagi, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Daly Cherry-Evans (C), 8. Thomas Flegler, 9. Ben Hunt, 10. Lindsay Collins, 11. David Fifita, 12. Tom Gilbert, 13. Patrick Carrigan | 14. Harry Grant, 15. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, 16. Reuben Cotter, 17. Jai Arrow | 18. Tom Dearden<\/p>\n

Coach<\/strong>: Billy Slater\ufeff<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Queensland Maroons team list<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> NSW Blues team list<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Who is officiating Origin I?\ufeff<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ashley Klein has retained his post as referee<\/a> after officiating all three games in last year's series.<\/p>\n

The two touch judges are Drew Oultram and Phil Henderson, the standby referee is Gerard Sutton and the standby touch judge is Liam Kennedy.<\/p>\n

The video review official is Grant Atkins.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Who will headline the pre-match entertainment at game one?<\/h2>\n

\ufeffThe on-field pre-match entertainment at game one will be headlined by The Living End. The Australian rock band will kick-off at 7:30pm AEST.<\/p>\n

What is the weather forecast?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Players can expect relatively dry conditions on Wednesday night with the maximum forecasted temperature expected to be 20 degrees.<\/p>\n

It will be partly cloudy during the day with winds of up to 30 km\/h which will become lighter in the late evening.\ufeff<\/p>\n

What are the odds for game one?\ufeff<\/h2>\n

If the bookmakers are anything to go by, the State of Origin opener is expected to be a thriller.<\/p>\n

According to SportsBet, the Blues are the slight favourite to take out game one, currently paying $1.80 for the win, while the Maroons are $2.00 outsiders.<\/p>\n

Returning Blues star Josh Addo-Carr is the favourite to score the opening try of the match, currently paying $10.00<\/p>\n

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