The 2024 State of Origin series may have officially come to a close, with the NSW Blues walking away with the title. However, the three-match series produced several moments that will be remembered for years to come.
As the state of New South Wales savours their victory and gains bragging rights over their rival, Zero Tackle takes a trip down memory lane and looks at every player to wear the NSW Blues jersey from 1980 to 2024.
Since the introduction of Origin, 316 unique players have worn the Blues jersey, with the first being Tommy Raudonikis and the latest being Mitchell Barnett.
While several Blues players have represented multiple teams during their tenure for the state, this list is categorised under which club they were playing for when they made their Origin debut.
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Adam Reynolds of the Blues looks on during game two of the State Of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Nathan Merritt of the Blues in action during game two of the ARL State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on June 26, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
