Canberra Raiders NRL News

Hudson Young's confidence was restored after debuting for Kangaroos, impressing during the Pacific Championships.

Fox League

Blues backrower Hudson Young has been picked for the Origin opener two years in a row. He's also been dropped after the Origin opener two years in a row.

It would be enough to shatter the confidence of any footballer and Young admits it rocked him.

But a phone call from Mal Meninga changed all that.

The Kangaroos coach picked Young to make his Test debut in the Pacific Championships last October and the 26-year-old impressed so much that he started in the final, which Australia won.

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Panthers, Roosters face Origin losses; Sharks struggle with injuries. Team tips for Round 12.

Fox League

The Panthers and Roosters have been decimated by Origin, while the Sharks are dealing with a backline injury crisis after two more injuries against the Storm.

Last week's Bulldogs team
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1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Harry Hayes 13. Kurt Mann 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Lipoi Hopoi 17. Luke Smith. 18th man: 23. Blake Taaffe

Read on for the Team Tips for Round 12
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THURSDAY MAY 22

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins at Accor Stadium, 7.50pm AEST

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Hudson Young's State of Origin selection was influenced by Mal Meninga, boosting his NRL performance.

The Canberra Times

It's the Kangaroos selection that had Hudson Young jumping back into State of Origin.

Young credited Australia coach Mal Meninga's influence in kick-starting the Canberra Raiders second-rower's NRL campaign.

That's led to Young getting picked on NSW coach Laurie Daley's bench for the Origin opener against Queensland at Lang Park Wednesday week.

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