FORMER Milton-Ulladulla Bulldog Jack Murchie has been named in the NSW under-20s side to take on Queensland in the State of Origin one curtain-raiser on Wednesday, May 31, at Suncorp Stadium.
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Murchie, a forward for the Canberra Raiders, was been picked in the Danny Buderus coached side on the back of his strong National Youth Competition form this season.
“It means so much to me to be able to represent my state,” Murchie said.
“I've grown up watching State of Origin as a kid and I've always dreamt of running out in a Blues jersey - so I can't wait get out there.”
Murchie, 19, was selected in the second-row, alongside South Sydney’s Cameron Murray and Sydney’s Nat Butcher
“I think my aggression will help us out there on the field come game day,” he said.
“The most important thing will be to do my job given to me by the coaches - if all the boys do that we should go well.”
The side will be looking to continue the state's dominance in the fixture; NSW has won all five of the under 20s Origin games played to date, including the 36-22 victory in 2016.
“I'm expecting a lot of the camp to be focused around getting us to gel together as mates and I believe strong footy will come off the back off that,” Muchie said.
“The camp will be a awesome experience and I intend to learn as much as I can.
“It feels like home for me - heading to Kiama for the camp, so that should translate into a good preparation as we build into the game.
“It's exciting just getting to play with all the boys in the side as their is a lot of talent there but I’m probably most looking forward to playing with Reuben Garrick.
“Reuben is a good mate of mine from way back, so it will be good to get out their on the same side again.”
The squad also involves Group 7-products Jai Field (Albion Park-Oak Flats) and Garrick (Gerringong).
The NSW under 20s squad: 1. Nick Meaney, 2. Isaac Lumelume, 3. Jesse Ramien, 4. Curtis Scott, 5. Reuben Garrick, 6. Jai Field, 7. Troy Dargan, 8. Emre Guler, 9. Reece Robson, 10. Blake Lawrie, 11. Cameron Murray, 12. Jack Murchie, 13. Nat Butcher, 14. Victor Radley, 15. Ray Stone, 16. Stefano Hala, 17. Billy Magoulias, 18. Jai Whitbread.