The Rugby League World Cup is closing in, and with the final round of the NRL season almost ahead of us, Kangaroos head coach Kevin Walters is facing significant questions around the make-up of his side.
Some of the bigger questions could well be on the wings.
At the end of last year, the Kangaroos took Josh Addo-Carr and Mark Nawaqanitawase to England on the Ashes tour and the duo played in all three games.
Neither were actually selected in the original touring party though, with Zac Lomax and Xavier Coates both being forced to pull out between the time the squad was named and the plane took off from Sydney Airport.
Fast forward 12 months, and Nawaqanitawase is rugby union bound, while Addo-Carr has had a mixed season for the Eels, not featuring at Origin level.
In their place, a whole host of options have become obvious.
Here is the Kangaroos state of play on the wings just a month out from the squad being selected for the World Cup.
Incumbents: Josh Addo-Carr and Mark Nawaqanitawase
Mark Nawaqanitawase has certainly had a good enough season to be selected in the Kangaroos squad for the World Cup - or the Fijian one if that was the country he wanted to represent.
However, his deal with the Sydney Roosters expires on November 1, meaning he would need another short-term deal with the ARLC to be able to play in the World Cup.
While it was at one stage reported the possibility of that was being looked into, it's now believed Nawaqanitawase will rule himself out of contention for the World Cup and instead get a head start on his rugby union jump, pushing to be selected for the World Cup in that sport next year.
Addo-Carr is also in the mix and shouldn't totally be discounted, but it's no secret the Eels have had a dismal campaign, and will miss the finals.
That leaves Addo-Carr, who has only scored 7 tries in 22 games this year, with a month off the park prior to selection for the World Cup is actually made.
That is probably, with other contenders around, enough to leave him on the outside looking in.
Big challenger: Selwyn Cobbo
The clear challenger, and probably walk-up selection, is Selwyn Cobbo.
The Dolphin has been the recruit of the year, and dominated for the Queensland Maroons during the State of Origin series.
His recall to that arena came amid other injuries opening the door, but he took the opportunity with both hands and has been on a miraculous trajectory at club level ever since.
Cobbo has 17 tries in 18 games, another 3 assists, 79 tackle breaks, 23 line breaks and is running for 185 metres per game.
The criticisms around his game, the lack of consistency and tough stuff when the going gets hard, have completely vanished this year, and really, if he isn't in the Kangaroos squad, it would be an enormous surprise.
Other options: Jack Bostock, Tom Jenkins, Campbell Graham, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
The Kangaroos will likely include more than two wingers in the squad one way or another, although if Addo-Carr misses out, there is still a spot up for grabs.
The leading light would appear to be Tom Jenkins, but the fact other teams seem to have him figured out during the second half of the season should set the alarm bells ringing for Kevin Walters and his selection staff.
Campbell Graham is another option who will give you solid performances every time he is on the field at both ends of the park.
But with an abundance of centres, that is probably where Australia should look, with Jack Bostock having a blinder of a season. His height, running game and abilities, as well as his natural background as a winger, make him an excellent candidate, while as he was with fullback, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is also in the mix.
The verdict: Selwyn Cobbo and Jack Bostock
While it wouldn't be a great surprise to see Josh Addo-Carr in the squad, we are going to pick Selwyn Cobbo and Jack Bostock to start the series up on the wings.
The fact Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, provided he doesn't turn out for Samoa, will also be in the squad, presents great versatility and depth, while the Kangaroos could also look at either Jenkins or Graham as an extra option if Addo-Carr is overlooked.
