State of Origin isn't just a chance to support your state, but an opportunity to watch the best of the best battle it out for all the marbles.
While there's a heap of repeat offenders in Origin, like Nathan Cleary, Harry Grant, and Payne Haas, there are some stars who won't be granted the same treatment.
Whether due to poor performances, fierce competition, or simply a case of Father Time catching up to them, these guys will not be returning to the State of Origin arena in 2025.
2. Kurt Capewell
State of Origin is not for the weak-willed, with players being injured and battered in every match between the two states. This is why the versatility of Kurt Capewell has been vital to the Queensland Maroons' success over the years. However, as the 31-year-old enters the twilight of his career and creeps further out of his prime, his state may not need him as much as it once did.
While Capewell has been a commendable addition to the Maroons squad since his debut in 2020, he has not been quite the same since making the move to the New Zealand Warriors. His age has certainly caught up to him, and while he was once able to excel in both the backline and the forward pack, the premiership-winning backrower hasn't been able to replicate his once-elite form.
His eventual exclusion from the squad has as much to do with the elite backrow stocks the Maroons possess as it does with his mediocre form. With superstars like David Fifita, J'maine Hopgood, and Beau Fermor all vying for spots in the second row, Capewell's 10-match Origin career may be reaching its fateful end.
