Key Changes
NSW Blues - Damien Cook has been moved to the bench, With Penrith's Apisai Koroisau to start. Matt Burton and Stephen Crichton replace Kotoni Staggs (dropped) and Jack Wighton (COVID)
Jake Trbojevic reterns and replaces Reagan Campbell-Gillard.
Cam Murray moves from the bench to the starting side.
A new look Blues bench alonside Cook includes Angus Crichton and Siosifa Talakai with Junior Paulo retaining his spot on the bench.
The Tragic's Thoughts - Not entirely sold on Burtons selection since he's only had one full season at centre, If I was Brad Fittler, I'd be picking Nicho Hynes at centre as he's played in the backs most of his career, if not there, at least the 14 jumper or even Talakai at centre to add some size in the NSW backs.
QLD Maroons - Only two changes to the side that won Game I with Murray Taulagi replacing Xavier Coates (foot injury) and Jai Arrow replaces Reuben Cotter (hamstring).
The Tragic's Thoughts - No judgement here, I think the replacements made are the right ones, but if I had to make one change, I'd put Beau Fermor on the bench instead of Arrow due to his versatility at both centre and the forwards.
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