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.
2. Tallis Duncan (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Tallis Duncan is rising to stardom at the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
He might be going under the radar, but the centre and second-rower has plenty of versatility, and it's hard to remember at any stage him playing a poor game.
He hits hard in defence, runs the ball on the right angles and lines, can pass, has footwork, and a brilliant vision for the game.
His ability to play two positions is always a bonus at Origin level, and he, like others on this list, is going to have an Origin career.
It's just a matter of when it starts.
