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RL:Blues stay solid despite slow State of Origin starts

NSW coach Laurie Daley has no plans to tinker with his line-up despite compelling statistics surrounding the Blues' starts - and the impact of Cameron Murray - in recent State of Origin clashes against Queensland.

The Blues are looking to wrap up the series with victory at the MCG on Wednesday night after winning game one in Sydney.

At a joint press conference alongside the Yarra river on Tuesday, Daley was an open book around how he would use his talent, saying Ethan Strange would come off the bench to play in the back row.

In contrast, Queensland coach Billy Slater kept his strategy for super-sub Reece Walsh a secret.

NSW have been torpid in the opening half of the past three interstate battles, only scoring 12 points compared to 66 from the Maroons.

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