Carney Now Favourite To Be Blues State Of Origin 5/8 At Sportsbet

Cronulla Shark Todd Carney is now the outright favourite with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au to be named NSW five-eighth for Game 1 of the 2012 State of Origin series.

After opening at $6.00 on Tuesday last week, Carney has firmed into clear favourtism at $1.90. St. George’s Jamie Soward was opened as the short priced favourite at $1.50 but has drifted out to $3.50.

The New Zealand Warriors James Maloney has been the biggest mover, into $6.00 from $17 while Jarrod Mullen (out to $8.00 from $5.50) and Terry Campese (out to $51 from $10) have drifted significantly.

“Carney is playing outstanding football and clearly out played Jamie Soward on Saturday night and has deservedly moved into favouritism,” sportsbet.com.au’s Ben Hawes said.

“If he keeps this up he will be in the number 6 jersey on May 23.”

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Who will be NSW five-eighth in Game 1 of 2012 State of Origin series?

(prices from Tuesday 3 April)
$1.90 Todd Carney (in from $6.00)
$3.50 Jamie Soward (out from $3.50)
$6.00 James Maloney (in from $17)
$8.00 Jarrod Mullen (out from $5.50)
$51 Terry Campese (out from $10)
$26 Any other player (steady)