With the appointment of Billy Slater, a new era for Queensland Rugby League is underway.
Given the manner of QLD's Origin defeat last season I would be very surprised if we didn't see a host of changes.
Just last week, incoming coach Slater was quoted as saying "There are no positions locked in." If this doesn't foreshadow changes, nothing will.
With plenty of Origin players either out of form or on the downswing of their career, I'd expect to see more than one youngster come into debut.
Below are five bolters who could make their Origin debut come Game 1.
1. Patrick Carrigan
Carrigan, injury allowing, needs to be there come Origin 1.
Francis Molo and Thomas Flegler are at long odds to retain their jumpers from Origin 3 last season, especially with Carrigan fit and firing.
With a 98 per cent tackle efficiency, I have no concerns with Carrigan's ability to match it with the NSW middles.
The Maroons have plenty of impact forwards in Fifita, Papalii and co but they need someone capable of big stats and big minutes with minimal fuss.
Carrigan fits that role perfectly.
Far more though than just a tackling machine, Carrigan averages almost 130 metres running per game. QLD need to win the forward battle to overcome the beastly NSW Origin outside backs.
I can't see how Slater can possibly overlook Carrigan come Origin One.
