Brad Fittler has issued a pointed warning to New South Wales, identifying one standout Queensland player the Blues simply cannot afford to overlook if they want to win the State of Origin series.
The former NSW coach and Blues legend has put the focus squarely on the threat posed by a key Maroons performer, suggesting that neutralising this individual will be critical to New South Wales' chances of success.
Fittler's assessment underlines the importance of targeted defensive preparation, with NSW needing to account for Queensland's most dangerous operator before taking the field.
The warning serves as a timely reminder that even small oversights at Origin level can prove costly, and that the Blues must leave nothing to chance in their bid to claim the series.
