Tedesco’s No.1 fan

WHEN Josh Dugan received the phone call from NSW coach Laurie Daley, telling him he wouldn’t be wearing the sky blue No.1 jumper during this year’s State of Origin series, he couldn’t argue.

While a fire burns within the St George Illawarra star to prove himself the best fullback in the game, he acknowledged James Tedesco’s case was too compelling to ignore.

By his own admission, Tedesco’s form has taken a hit this year with drama enveloping the Wests Tigers, however Daley has chosen to stay the course with Tedesco at No.1, having blooded him in last year’s game-three dead rubber.

Dugan said he couldn’t argue with Daley’s selection.

“He’s a great talent, he’s a great player and a freak,” Dugan said of Tedesco.

“I’d rather be in a team with him than not playing at all.”