Queensland will be looking to regain the Shield that has resided in the Sunshine state for the large percentage of the past decade.

Mainstays such as Cronk, Smith, Slater, Thurston, Holmes, Boyd and Thaiday have all moved on from the rep set up in the past two years, meaning there's a chance we'll see some new blood in 2019.

A lot depends on where Kevin Walkers plays his big three stars in Morgan, Munster and Ponga. You'd have to think they'd be fullback, six and seven, with Ben Hunt at nine or in the utility spot.

The forwards look set for a shake up, while the centre position is possibly open for the first time in a long time.

Truthfully I can't see too many grand changes but below are a few options for possible debuts come Origin One. In no particular order, here are some possible names.

4. David Fifita

Young Fifita is a genuine chance to nab a bench spot. At 19 and with only 13 games to his name at this time, there will be plenty who say he's too young and inexperienced for Origin. I disagree. He's a monster of a human being and one of the most agile forwards in the game. I hate lumping pressure on young players but Fifita is about as sure fire Origin material as you can find. Whether it is this year though remains to be seen. Right in contention.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: David Fifita of the Broncos scores a try during the NRL Elimination Final match between the Brisbane Broncos and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

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  3. As a Queensland supporter I would reject most of them as simply not being good enough. Maybe Fafita and Lee but forget the rest.
    I’d even reject Ponga. I personally don’t think he’s ready . Yes he has potential but he makes too many errors and on many occasions, once he gets the ball, he doesn’t always know what to do with it. He needs more experience yet.
    Are you a Queenslander? Or just trying to lob us with the also rans?

    • Early days yet but I’d be happy with something like this. Ben Hunt is rocks and diamonds, too risky for me.

      1. Ponga
      2. Oates
      3. Chambers
      4. GI (c)
      5. Gagai
      6. Munster
      7. DCE
      8. Napa
      9. Friend
      10. Maguire
      11. Gillett
      12. Kaufusi
      13. Arrow
      14. Morgan
      15. Papalli
      16. Hess
      17. Fifita
      18. Offa
      19. Milford

      • Good squad, I’d have a similar squad to you aswell:

        1. Ponga
        2. Oates
        3. Chambers
        4. Inglis
        5. Gagai
        6. Munster
        7. Morgan
        8. Napa
        9. Friend
        10. McGuire
        11. Gillett
        12. Kaufusi
        13. Arrow

        14. Hunt
        15. Papalii
        16. Hess
        17. Fifita
        18. Sua