Maguire praises Raiders youngsters, anticipates bright future for NSW team against Queensland.
NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire has flagged a pair of Raiders young guns as potential State of Origin stars in a positive sign the future is very bright in Canberra.
Ethan Strange and Chevy Stewart are on Maguire's radar as the duo have impressed since securing their NRL debuts, and the good news is set to continue with the Raiders tipped to finalise a new deal for Strange on Wednesday.
Former Raiders assistant Maguire spoke at the State of Origin launch in Melbourne on Tuesday as the Blues begin early preparations for game one on June 5, aiming to claw the shield off Queensland and deny the Maroons a third-straight series victory.