Brad Fittler has named his Origin I squad, and more importantly, his starting 17 and wow has it thrown up some big talking points.
We have players on debut, Dally M winners relegated, stars dropped and a shock decision or two.
Below is the full breakdown for the New South Wales Game I Origin side. Keep an eye out for a full preview and prediction early next week.
Overall
Fittler has named a strong squad capable of winning this series. The one player named who has drawn questions is Tariq Sims who I didn't even consider close to being selected.
I believe Freddy has named the obvious back five while the halves pairing is absolutely perfect. Damien Cook has been a weapon for the Blues and deserves his spot.
Jack Wighton on the bench is a strange one given the amount of quality forwards available, however, Wighton can cover so many positions he really is the perfect 14.
No shocks here. Latrell Mitchell grabs the open centre spot ahead of Stephen Crichton/Campbell Graham/Clinton Gutherson, which provides NSW with yet another weapon out wide.
You can't complain here. The aforementioned Sims selection really only came about due to Crichton and Frizell being unavailable and Sims could very well go out and dominate. He certain has the skills and size.
Tommy Turbo is a massive inclusion and could very well go a long way to deciding the series result.
Fittler has done everything asked of him and has named a squad that will enter Game I as favourites.
