The Blues’ new period has formally kicked off with 36 gamers set to collect at NSWRL headquarters this weekend for a two-day coaching camp.
New coach Michael Maguire has wasted no time in making wide selection calls both with News Corprevealing Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu has been unnoticed of the squad.
Utoikamanu made his State of Origin debut final yr and has historical past with Maguire given he signed the 23-year-old whereas he was head coach of the Tigers.
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According to News Corp, Utoikamanu continues to be part of the Blues’ long-term plans and Maguire has reached out to him.
But his omission may down the observe have ramifications on his future with the Tigers.
News Corp reviews Utoikamanu, who has a mutual choice for subsequent yr, truly has a clause in his contract which makes him a free agent if the Tigers fail to make finals this season.
But the clause is cancelled if he performs a complete of three Origin video games by the tip of the season.
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There are two different lacking faces in Rabbitohs celebrity Latrell Mitchell and Broncos prop Payne Haas, nonetheless they reportedly pulled out resulting from private causes — however are totally dedicated to this yr’s collection.
Maguire additionally reportedly reached out to Storm speedster Ryan Papenhuyzen, however he’ll stay in Melbourne to proceed his restoration from an ankle damage.
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The gamers included which can be but to make their Origin debut are Campbell Graham, Dylan Edwards, Cameron McInnes and Haumole Olakau’atu.
The Rabbitohs and Panthers have probably the most gamers invited with six every — together with Mitchell — whereas the Dragons, Warriors, Storm, Dolphins and Titans don’t have any illustration.
The gamers received’t prepare throughout the camp. It is as a substitute a possibility to get collectively and get to know the brand new teaching employees which now contains Brett White, Matt King and John Cartwright.
Michael Maguire’s 36-man NSW squad, per News Corp: Josh Addo-Carr, Matt Burton, Stephen Crichton (all Bulldogs), Nicho Hynes, Cameron McInnes (each Sharks), Hudson Young (Raiders), Bradman Best, Tyson Frizell, Jacob Saifiti, Daniel Saifiti (all Knights), James Tedesco, Daniel Tupou, Joseph Suaali’i (all Roosters), Mitchell Moses, Clint Gutherson, Junior Paulo, Reagan Campbell-Gillard (all Rabbitohs), Reece Robson (Cowboys), Jake Trbojevic, Tom Trbojevic, Haumole Olakau’atu (all Sea Eagles), Cameron Murray, Latrell Mitchell*, Cody Walker, Damien Cook, Campbell Graham, Keaon Koloamatangi (all Rabbitohs), Payne Haas*, Kotoni Staggs, Api Koroisau, Dylan Edwards, Nathan Cleary, Jarome Luai, Brian To’o, Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo.
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