Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy publicly backed Finucane to earn a representative spot based on his scintillating form at club level. And it appears Fittler is in agreeance.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Roosters back-rower Angus Crichton is back in a blue jersey, having missed Origin I through suspension.<\/p>\n
Scroll down for the full Blues squad to take on QLD in game two.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n He has been in outstanding form this season and was ably covered in the series opener by Tariq Sims.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n "Angus has done a great job for us in the past. He was one of the best players," Fittler told Nine News. "He can play on the middle or edge.<\/p>\n "Dale is always someone you want in your squad because he's so professional and everyone watches him and learns."<\/p>\n Payne Haas is expected to be promoted to the run-on side in lieu of Trbojevic, with Crichton and Finucane to fight for a spot on the bench.<\/p>\n "Yeah it's exciting, I've just come down from the Sunny Coast. So I'm excited, we will see what happens," Finucane said.<\/p>\n Rookie bench forward Liam Martin has retained his spot despite a week of uncertainty around his position in the squad.<\/p>\n Fittler named an extended squad in alphabetical order on Sunday night with Crichton and Finucane among the names.<\/p>\n Josh Addo-Carr<\/strong> (Melbourne Storm), Nathan Cleary<\/strong> (vc) (Penrith Panthers), Damien Cook<\/strong> (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Angus Crichton<\/strong> (Sydney Roosters), Dale Finucane<\/strong> (Melbourne Storm), Campbell Graham<\/strong> (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Payne Haas<\/strong> (Brisbane Broncos), Apisai Koroisau<\/strong> (Penrith Panthers), Jarome Luai<\/strong> (Penrith Panthers), Liam Martin<\/strong> (Penrith Panthers), Latrell Mitchell <\/strong>(South Sydney Rabbitohs), Cameron Murray<\/strong> (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Junior Paulo <\/strong>(Parramatta Eels), Daniel Saifiti<\/strong> (Newcastle Knights), Tariq Sims<\/strong> (St George Illawarra Dragons), James Tedesco<\/strong> (c) (Sydney Roosters), Brian To'o<\/strong> (Penrith Panthers), Tom Trbojevic<\/strong> (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles), Jack Wighton<\/strong> (Canberra Raiders), Isaah Yeo <\/strong>(Penrith Panthers). Coach: Brad Fittler.<\/p>\n For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/strong><\/em> clicking here!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n
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