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Daley wary of Alfie Langer-like threat from Dearden

NSW coach Laurie Daley is wary of Tom Dearden, saying the Maroon will have to be stopped in Game 2. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

NSW coach Laurie Daley has labelled Tom Dearden an Alfie Langer-like threat with the ball, believing Queensland will have more strike-power in Perth than in State of Origin I.

Dearden's selection as Maroons No.7 ahead of ousted captain Daly Cherry-Evans is set to dominate talk for the next week, with Queensland needing to win in Perth.

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