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Crichton set to play for Blues and Daley 'good as gold'

Blues centre Stephen Crichton is expected to play the Origin series opener in Brisbane. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

NSW expect Stephen Crichton to play in the State of Origin series opener, with the superstar Blues centre rapidly improving from a cork to his upper leg.

Blues officials on Tuesday night told Matt Burton he can remain in Dubbo, leaving Crichton in their 19-man squad and backing him to play at Suncorp Stadium.

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