Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportNRLFormer NSW coach Phil Gould believes back-rower Liam Martin needs to front-load his effort in the State of Origin decider.Updated July 2, 2026 — 9:30am,first published 9:27amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:23Elderly man loses $600,000 to alleged scammersVideo icon1:37The F Ward trailerVideo icon0:24Two arrested after climbing to the top of Empire State BuildingVideo icon0:21Djokovic pranks ballgirl in Wimbledon winAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & 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