NSWRL has defended the decision to base its State of Origin side at The Star casino ahead of game two, confident of avoiding player misbehaviour.

For the first time under coach Laurie Daley’s reign, the side will base themselves in Sydney with the team to train out of Leichhardt Oval and to stay at The Star in Pyrmont.

NSWRL chief executive Dave Trodden said the players wouldn’t have restrictions put on their movements and trusted them not to get into strife.