Team-mates insist Nicho Hynes is in no danger of missing Origin , despite still feeling the effects of a calf injury.

Hynes took no part in training today, despite a bizarre attempt from Brian To'o to convince us otherwise. Danny Weidler #9News

He's one of the most passionate players in Rugby League - and that's exactly why Jake Trbojevic was picked to captain New South Wales.

Meanwhile, new Blue Spencer Leniu's year has got whole lot better since returning from an 8-match ban. Danny Weidler Danika Mason #9News

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There's a new coach and a whole new look to the New South Wales State of Origin team, which assembled today ahead of game one next week. Danny Weidler #9News

Nathan Cleary is ready to change his whole approach to football in an effort to prevent the worrying hamstring injuries which have struck him down in recent times.

Cleary tells #9News he'll tone-down his meticulous training methods to prevent issues in the future. Danny Weidler

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Day one of unemployment for Brad Arthur was not the way he would have hoped to celebrate this 50th birthday.

But the sacked Eels coach has handled the ordeal with class - saying he has no bitterness to the club. Danny Weidler #9News

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#BREAKING : Parramatta has sacked coach Brad Arthur effective immediately.

Danny Weidler has more details from the set of 100% Footy. #9News

Incredible revelation from Danny Weidler with Parra in talks with Wayne Bennett before axing Arthur:
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