NRL Analysis: What Watson & Moses offer NSW

Michael Maguire has made some crucial changes to his New South Wales Blues squad for Origin II, bringing in a number of players who would've likely played in the Series opener if available.
Latrell Mitchell will get enough coverage this week but the involvements of Connor Watson and Mitchell Moses can be equally important for NSW on Wednesday night.
Watson is one of the best support players in the NRL right now and consistently pops up in unlikely areas for the Roosters in clubland. He's been one of their best performers across multiple positions this season and will perform a similar role off the bench next week regardless of the position he plays; run hard, lead the line speed and push in support.
He's as left-field as 'Madge' has gone so far but there's a lot to like about Watson's inclusion on the pine for Game II.
Moses can be equally as influential with his kicking game and ability to work towards positive actions in attack. Where Nicho Hynes is elite at spotting and punishing cues in the defence, Moses can play a few tackles ahead of time to create half chances. His running game down short sides is also likely to be a feature of the Blues attack.
Where and how Moses finishes NSW's sets on Wednesday will also be a deciding factor. The Blues have the outside backs to work out of their own end cleanly and now have the long kicking game to tighten the screws.
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