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Blues’ Right Edge ready to Rumble: Bellamy Issues Warning to Maroons
The New South Wales (NSW) Blues are riding high after their dominant 18-6 victory over Queensland in Game One of the State of Origin series, and advisor Craig Bellamy believes their potent right-edge attack is only going to get better.
In a warning shot to the Maroons,Bellamy declared the Blues’ right side,featuring winger Zac Lomax,centre Stephen Crichton,and halfback Nathan Cleary,will be even more dangerous in Game Two.The trio were instrumental in the Game One win, with Lomax bagging two tries and providing a stunning assist for Dylan edwards’ game-sealing score.
[Video: Maroons v blues – Game 1, 2025 Highlights]
crichton, playing just days after a notable cork injury, was at his destructive best, while Cleary orchestrated the attack, playing a part in all four of the Blues’ tries in his return to the Origin arena.
Looking ahead to Game Two at Optus Stadium on June 19th, Bellamy emphasized the potential for further improvement. “Nathan and Critta gelled during the week, and then having Zac out there on the wing and Liam Martin on the inside, being another Penrith player…That’s three of them there that have played a fair bit of football together, and that proved crucial for us. That right edge did a really good job,” Bellamy told NRL.com. “I’d like to think we’ll get better with our attack. They’ll get to know each other better, work out the plays that are going to suit us, and go from there.”
[Video: Zac Lomax 1st Try]
Despite the convincing win, the Blues are keeping their feet on the ground. While celebrating their first back-to-back wins at Suncorp Stadium since 1997-98, the team acknowledges they have room to grow.
The Maroons, comprehensively outplayed in Game one, will undoubtedly be looking to bounce back.However, a key factor in the Blues’ victory was the defensive work of Crichton and Lomax, who effectively shut down Queensland stars Cam Munster and Hamiso Tabuai-fidow.
[Video: Zac lomax 2nd Try]
NSW are anticipating a fierce response from Queensland, but with their right edge firing and a commitment to improvement, the Blues are confident they can secure a series-clinching victory in Perth.
