New South Wales forward Cameron Murray has been cleared to play the series opener for this year's State of Origin campaign.
Murray was facing the reality of missing out on game one of the series after being reported for a crusher tackle on Eels winger Blake Ferguson in Saturday night's win over Parramatta.
NSW coach Brad Fittler has since revealed that Murray has avoided the charge and will be free to face the Maroons on June 9.
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Cameron Murray is FREE to play Origin.
Stream the Sunday Footy Show: https://t.co/Z3ORILTTTY#9WWOS #NRL pic.twitter.com/7gg81pSYZt
— NRL on Nine (@NRLonNine) May 30, 2021
Fellow Blues forward Isaah Yeo has also avoided suspension for his careless tackle charge given a good behaviour record.
The duo are set to find spots in Fittler's side for Origin I, which will be announced on Sunday night, with the Blues coach already confirming Yeo's inclusion.
JUST IN - Brad Fittler announces on @NRLonNine that Isaah Yeo has been picked in the @NSWBlues squad. ๐๐ฝ#pantherpride pic.twitter.com/3yW7mqsPHZ
— Penrith Panthers (@PenrithPanthers) May 30, 2021
Meanwhile, the Maroons are set to gain a major boost of their own, with playmaker Cameron Munster set to join the Queensland training camp.
Munster, along with Storm teammate Harry Grant, is set to overcome injury setbacks in time for game one.
Update | Stormโs medical staff has cleared Cameron Munster to head into Queensland Origin camp and prepare for the series opener on June 9.
— Narrm Storm ๐ (@storm) May 30, 2021
Origin I remains scheduled for the MCG on June 9, but could be moved to Townsville should Victoria's latest COVID-19 outbreak persist to require restrictions.
