Brad Fittler’s decision to make seven changes to his side for their must-win Origin II clash with Queensland means there were several elated players added to the extended squad... but plenty of hard luck stories too.
Jake Trbojevic and Angus Crichton are two of the biggest beneficiaries after being recalled, while Eels pair Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Ryan Matterson paid the price for the Blues pack being outmuscled in the series opener.
Read on for all the winners and losers from the NSW...