Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementSportNRLNSW coach Laurie Daley explains why he dumped Haumole Olakau’atu from the Blues team to bring in Dylan Lucas.Updated June 9, 2026 — 10:10am,first published 10:08amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:33Brunson hurts knee on freak playVideo icon0:12Fan invades court, attempts selfie with WembyVideo icon1:32Murder suspect Jason Dalamangas yells at cameras in GreeceVideo icon6:53What pole vault GOAT told Marschall after shock lossAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Daley explains shock Blues axing
NSW coach Laurie Daley explains why he dumped Haumole Olakau’atu from the Blues team to bring in Dylan Lucas.









