"[Queensland] tried to slow it down last year," Daley said before the side's captain's run yesterday. "We're expecting the same this year. They tried to dominate the ruck - we didn't have much room to move last year. The games were slow last year compared to usual Origin games. I hope it's different this year.
"You just want them to referee the same as they do in the NRL. That's all we've asked."
It will be up to rookie captain Boyd Cordner to ensure his side get the rub of the green with the officials as he matches wits with veteran Queensland skipper Cameron Smith, known for his mastery of managing referees.
NSW have traditionally been on the wrong end of the penalty count at Suncorp Stadium - winning just seven of 52 on the penalty front there since Origin's inception in 1980.
"Boyd will bring his own style. He doesn't say a hell of a lot but, when he does, people listen and take it on board," Daley said.
"He'll be a bit nervous, I suppose, but he's smart enough and intelligent enough to know he needs to be aware of what's going on on the field. I'm sure if he needs to have input into any of the decisions then he will."
The Blues will head into match one in the unfamiliar position of being fancied by the bookies.
With Queensland depleted by injuries to Thurston, Inglis and Matt Scott, the Blues will start as $1.87 favourites.
Daley refused to embrace his side's favouritism, saying Queensland thrived when their backs were against the wall.
- AAP
