Nathan Cleary backs Penrith Panthers star for State of Origin role
Penrith Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary has backed teammate Dylan Edwards to once again make the Blues’ squad for the upcoming State of Origin series, despite the Premier’s slow start to the season.
Full-back Edwards started in the final two Origin matches last year and helped the Blues claim their first title since 2021.
Dylan Edwards backed for Origin
Despite not getting on the scoreboard, Edwards played a pivotal role in Penrith’s 32-8 win over the Brisbane Broncos at Magic Round. Across his 77-minute stint, Edwards chewed up an impressive 171 metres from his 25 carries and made four tackle bursts. He also proved to be a threat around the ruck, making 22 metres from just two carries out of dummy half.
The Australian international still faces a fight to get the Blues’ number 1 shirt this year, particularly with the form of Sydney Roosters star James Tedesco, but Cleary is still backing his fellow Panther to don the jersey again this year after his standout display.
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