Andrew Johns' call to axe NSW star ignored as Blues announce squad for State of Origin 2
The New South Wales Blues have announced their squad for State of Origin 2, retaining Stephen Crichton despite calls from experts like Andrew Johns to drop him. Coach Laurie Daley has opted for minimal changes, including the return of Payne Haas.
Why it matters
State of Origin is a major cultural and sporting event in Australia, and team selection is a subject of intense public and media debate.
Stephen Crichton has retained his place in the NSW side for State of Origin 2 , despite Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler both calling for him to be left out. And Blues coach Laurie Daley has resisted making major changes despite getting out of jail in Game 1.
The article reports on sports team selection and expert commentary in a standard journalistic fashion.
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