Yeo confident Edwards’ big game performances would translate to Origin arena

Penrith Panthers co-captain Isaah Yeo has heaped praise on his superstar fullback Dylan Edwards and has backed him to do a job for the NSW Blues if he was to be selected in this year.

The battle for the Blues’ No.1 jersey has been raging on for the last couple of seasons but now with a new coach in Michael Maguire and Edwards playing at an even higher level in 2024, the position is truly up for grabs.

Tedesco’s performances at club level have been slightly decreasing in recent years but his leadership and effort for the Blues has never been questioned.

Although it may be one of the biggest selection calls in recent memory, Edwards is mounting a very strong case and it could be his experience in the last four finals campaigns that could get him over the line.

“I just feel like any big game we’ve been apart of at Penrith is when he shines, when the game is at its quickest, I feel like that’s when he’s played his best games,” Yeo told SEN 1170 Mower’s Club.

“He’s able to put himself under so much pressure and handle that through fatigue, he’s just so incredibly fit.

“I feel like he’s finally getting the wraps he's deserved over the last couple of years, off the back of that he’s found another gear.

“What he’s done for this team, particularly with Nath being out for a fair bit of this start of the season… it’s been outstanding for us.

“NSW are lucky that they’ve got a lot fullbacks to chose (from) that are all in good form at the moment.

“To be fair, I think he’s probably been the form player of the competition and what he’s done for us has been outstanding.”

The 2024 Origin series kicks off at Accor Stadium in Sydney as the Blues host the Maroons on Wednesday, June 5th.