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.

5. Hamish Stewart (St George Illawarra Dragons)

The first of two Dragons forwards on this list, Stewart, who has actually been used in the second-row by the Dragons in recent weeks, is actually a lock by trade.

It's a tough position to play, and he could well be the third in line already for the number 13 jersey at NSW level, only behind Isaah Yeo and Cameron Murray.

With Yeo more of a prop at Origin level though and new management likely for NSW in 2027, there is a chance for a shake-up.

If Stewart, who has re-signed long-term with the Dragons, continues his rise, there is no reason to expect he won't be part of that shake-up.