State of Origin Game 3 – NSW Team Announced News Summary:

- Blues coach Laurie Daley has made six changes across his 19-man squad for the State of Origin Game III decider at Suncorp Stadium.

- Brian To'o, Victor Radley, Kotoni Staggs, Api Koroisau and Dylan Lucas have all been dropped following the Game II loss at the MCG.

- Jack Bostock comes in on the wing, Bradman Best partners Stephen Crichton in the centres, while Liam Martin returns to the starting side.

- Haumole Olakau'atu earns a bench recall after his two-try effort for Manly, with Blayke Brailey returning at hooker.

A Brutal Reshuffle After the MCG Loss

Off the back of a Game II defeat at the MCG, the Blues mentor has wielded the axe in one of the more dramatic Origin team shake-ups in recent memory. 

Five players have been cut from the matchday 17, with Brian To'o, Victor Radley, Kotoni Staggs, Api Koroisau and Dylan Lucas all missing out.

Dropping a player of To'o's calibre wasn't taken lightly. The reigning Brad Fittler Medal winner has been one of Daley's most trusted lieutenants, but the coach felt a shift was needed heading into the Suncorp Stadium cauldron.

"Bizza's been one of my personal favourites and someone that's been the Brad Fittler Medal winner," Daley said. "He's given great service to New South Wales and he'll be back, but for this game, we just feel like we needed to make that change."

Bostock Gets the Nod, Best Returns to the Centres

Dolphins young gun Jack Bostock has been preferred over the likes of Tom Trbojevic, Josh Addo-Carr and Tom Jenkins, earning the wing spot after being named on the bench for Game II. 

Daley pointed to his aerial presence and physical frame as key factors.

Bradman Best slots in alongside Stephen Crichton in the centres, with Daley wanting big-game experience at Lang Park. Tolu Koula drops back to the bench utility role.

"With Bradman, we felt that we probably needed someone there who has experienced Lang Park before," Daley explained. "Someone who's a big body that defends really well and carries the football strongly."

Martin Returns, Olakau'atu on the Bench

Liam Martin's recall to the starting back row in place of Lucas brings 14 Origin appearances worth of experience back into the side. 

Daley says the Penrith enforcer is primed for the decider after four games back from injury.

Haumole Olakau'atu, dropped for Game II, has been named on the bench after a barnstorming double for Manly on Saturday. 

Blayke Brailey returns at hooker after recovering from the broken arm that sidelined him in Game II, with Mitchell Moses and Nathan Cleary retaining the halves pairing.

With the shield on the line, all eyes now turn to Suncorp Stadium for what shapes as a season-defining Origin decider. 

NSW Team for State of Origin Game 3

1. James Tedesco

2. Jack Bostock

3. Bradman Best

4. Stephen Crichton

5. Mark Nawaqanitawase

6. Mitchell Moses

7. Nathan Cleary

8. Payne Haas

9. Reece Robson

10. Mitch Barnett

11. Hudson Young

12. Liam Marin

13. Isaah Yeo (c)

14. Cameron Murray

15. Addin Fonua-Blake

16. Haumole Olakau’atu

17. Blayke Brailey

18. Ethan Strange

19. Tolu Koula

20. Victor Radley