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.

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5. Bradman Best

A boon for the New South Wales Blues' backline, elite ball-runner Bradman Best's exclusion will be the result of other superstar talent demanding selection, as opposed to poor form on his part.

2023 State of Origin - NSW v QLD: Game 3
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Bradman Best of the Blues celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during game three of the State of Origin series between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at Accor Stadium on July 12, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Scoring the opening try in the Origin decider, Best justified his place in his state's squad. However, his initial inclusion was a result of injury, with both Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell unfit to suit up. Mitchell has been electric in his return to the South Sydney Rabbitohs, and 'Turbo' is due back in a few weeks.

With Stephen Crichton a shoo-in for the Blues' right edge, Best would need both stars to pull up with injuries if he hopes to secure a sky blue jumper. Otherwise, it looks like Best is set to cop the short end of the stick as a result of his state's elite outside back stocks.

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