Blues enforcer Hudson Young didn’t deny a reputed sledge aimed at Maroons half Sam Walker creating a spicy subplot a week out from the Origin decider.

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Walker has been the best player of the series so far with the Blues unable to limit the crafty Origin rookie’s influence.

The concern around Walker heading into the series was his slight frame and suspect defence yet he’s held his own in that aspect.

However, there have been calls for the Blues’ new-look pack to specifically target Walker in defence in Game III.

Young faced the NRL360 panel on Wednesday night where journalist Brent Read revealed an interesting comment Young had made earlier in the week.

“I don’t want to misquote you but I’m told today you were asked about Sam Walker and you said words to the effect of sometimes it’s hard to get at him because he’s hiding on the wing. That’s what I was told but that idea at getting at Sam Walker and challenging him defensively, how important is that?” Read asked the Raiders and Blues back rower.

Young didn’t deny saying it.

“It’s really important. It’s my job as a back rower to do that but there’s many factors that go into just running at one player. I’ll take it personal to put a lot more pressure on him,” he said.

“I wish it was like your (era) Gordie (Tallis) where you could get away with a bit more.”

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Young’s comments should serve as a warning to Walker, who is set for a busy night defensively at Suncorp Stadium.

Defending on the right side, Walker will face a new-look Blues left edge featuring Young, Mitch Moses, recalled centre Bradman Best and debut winger Jack Bostock.

Young spoke highly of his new left-edge pals Best and Bostock.

“Bradman I’m really excited to play with, Mitch is world class and Jack Bostock comes onto the wing,” Young said.

“He’s (Bostock) in great form for the Dolphins and he’s a great aerial target so I’m excited to take the field with him and Bradman.”

Another change the Blues have made from Game II is the recall of second rower Liam Martin, who will start on the NSW right edge.

Martin’s energy is infectious and according to Young, it could be key to a potential Blues ambush.

“Marto, he’s mad,” Young said.

“I’m so excited to partner him in the back row. He gives me energy, confidence and fuels the team with belief so to get him back in is so exciting.”