The NSW Blues will aim to avoid a fourth series loss in five years on Wednesday evening, with Laurie Daley's side looking to defend their coach, and their own status in the State of Origin side moving forward.
Games 1 and 2 have been anything but good for the Blues, but with a look to the future, it's clear there is plenty of talent ready to rumble.
Some of the players on this list were mind boggling misses this year, and others are banging on the door already.
We have left Terrell May off the list given what is a perceived lack of appetite from the NSWRL to have him represent the state, but otherwise, all eligible players were considered, with the likes of Phoenix Crossland (who is eligible under the new rules and in fine form), and Reuben Garrick who could well light things up when he moves to the Sydney Roosters next year the closest to miss out.
Here are the nine listed as the next potential debutants for the Blues.
6. Lindsay Smith (Penrith Panthers)
It's almost confusing that Lindsay Smith hasn't debuted yet.
He hasn't missed his chance yet, but certainly needs to fight his way into the squad next year with there being plenty of young forwards on the rise around New South Wales.
The Penrith enforcer will have a good chance to do just that too as he continnues to earn increased responsibility at the foot of the mountains. That could sky rocket in 2027 if the club do part ways with Moses Leota.
Even then, Smith plays consistent, hard-working footy, and is the kind of player who would fit right into the Origin arena.
He already has a Kangaroos debut to his name, and one in Sky Blue shouldn't be that far away.
