New South Wales enter the 2026/27 Sheffield Shield season with a fresh look and plenty to prove.
Chris Titley and Adam Crosthwaite break down the Blues’ prospects following a fifth-place finish and just two Shield victories last summer—despite lifting the One-Day Cup.
The boys discuss the arrival of new head coach Brad Haddin, NSW’s completely revamped coaching staff and the unusual addition of exciting WA quick Bryce Jackson. They also examine a powerful bowling group led by last season’s leading wicket-taker Liam Hatcher, alongside Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Charlie Stobo and Ryan Hadley.
With Kurtis Patterson, Nic Maddinson, Sam Konstas, Josh Philippe, Oliver Davies and Joel Davies forming a talented batting core, can Haddin’s aggressive approach help the Blues climb back into Shield contention?
Plus, Crossy names his NSW players to watch and delivers his prediction for where the Blues will finish this season.