As the 2024 Origin Series Game 1 approaches, speculation rises over who will be the first try scorer.
When: Wednesday June 5, 2024 at 8:05 pm
Where: Accor Stadium
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New South Wales Blues vs Queensland Maroons Odds
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For New South Wales, Brian To’o and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii are prime candidates. To’o, with his powerful runs and sharp footwork, is a constant threat near the try line. Suaalii’s height and agility make him a formidable target for high balls and set plays.
Queensland’s Xavier Coates and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow are strong contenders. Coates’ speed and aerial ability make him a lethal finisher, while Tabuai-Fidow’s elusive running can dismantle defences.
Betting odds are closely watched, with To’o and Coates leading the pack as favorites. Both teams boast explosive backs capable of making early impacts. As fans gear up for the clash at Accor Stadium, the anticipation builds to see which star player will cross the line first and set the tone for an electrifying match.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Queensland Maroons to win at $1.77 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer Brian To'o at $9.75.
New South Wales Blues vs Queensland Maroons Teams
New South Wales: 1 James Tedesco, 2 Brian To’o, 3 Stephen Crichton, 4 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 5 Zac Lomax, 6 Jarome Luai, 7 Nicho Hynes, 8 Jake Trbojevic, 9 Reece Robson, 10 Payne Haas, 11 Liam Martin, 12 Angus Crichton, 13 Cameron McInnes. Bench: 14 Isaah Yeo, 15 Haumole Olakau’atu, 16 Spencer Leniu, 17 Hudson Young Reserves: 18 Matt Burton, 19 Luke Keary, 20 Mitchell Barnett.
Queensland: 1 Reece Walsh, 2 Xavier Coates, 3 Valentine Holmes, 4 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 5 Murray Taulagi, 6 Tom Dearden, 7 Daly Cherry-Evans, 8 Reuben Cotter, 9 Ben Hunt, 10 Lindsay Collins, 11 Jaydn Su’A, 12 Jeremiah Nanai, 13 Patrick Carrigan, Bench: 14 Harry Grant, 15 Moeaki Fotuaika, 16 J’maine Hopgood, 17 Selwyn Cobbo Reserves: 18 Felise Kaufusi, 19 Brendan Piakura, 20 Ezra Mam.
