Laurie Daley makes final call amid plea for NSW captain to be demoted for State of Origin 2
NSW coach Laurie Daley has confirmed that Cameron Murray will remain on the bench for State of Origin 2 despite public pressure to start him. Daley maintains that Murray provides a significant impact as an interchange player, despite the team's recent poor first-half performances.
Why it matters
State of Origin is a high-stakes sporting event in Australia, and coaching decisions regarding team selection often spark intense public and media debate.
NSW coach Laurie Daley has resisted pleas to promote Cameron Murray to the starting side for State of Origin 2 on Wednesday night after calls for Blues skipper Isaah Yeo to be dropped back to the bench. Murray is one of NSW's most influential players, but in the last two games the Blues have been trailing big when he's come on from the bench.
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