King's Rise: The Blues' New Coach and the State of Origin's Future The appointment of Matt King as the new head coach of the NSW Blues men's State of Origin team has sparked intense debate in Australian rugby league circles.
On the surface, it appears to be a logical choice – King played nine matches for the Blues and has been an assistant coach since 2024.
However, this decision also raises questions about the direction of the State of Origin series. King's background is impressive.