Phil Gould: Andrew Johns just trying to fire up NSW Blues State of Origin halves

By Brad Walter
Updated April 23 2015 - 8:14pm, first published 6:56pm
Andrew Johns embraces Anthony Minichiello after NSW won the 2005 State of Origin series. Photo: Craig Golding
Andrew Johns embraces Anthony Minichiello after NSW won the 2005 State of Origin series. Photo: Craig Golding

NSW's most successful State of Origin coach Phil Gould has defended Andrew Johns over his criticism of last year's series-winning halves, Trent Hodkinson and Josh Reynolds, but questioned whether the Blues had any better options.

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