NSW and Queensland will have their State of Origin squads named on Monday, ahead of the first match of the 2026 interstate series in Sydney next week. Both NSW coach Laurie Daley and Queensland coach Billy Slater are scheduled to announce their respective team selections. Reports agree that NSW is set to retain player Crichton despite a slump in form associated with the Bulldogs. The sources do not provide additional details on the reasons for the selection or list changes beyond the expectation that Crichton remains in the NSW squad. The announcement is described as part of the standard pre-series process, with squads confirmed before kickoff for the opening game in Sydney. No other agreed information is included in the provided excerpts about the rest of the squads, injuries, or whether any additional players will be included or omitted. Overall, the articles focus on the timing of the selection announcement and the specific decision to keep Crichton in the NSW side.