SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Josh Jackson of the Blues is tackled during game one of the State Of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on June 1, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Josh Jackson of the Blues is tackled during game one of the State Of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on June 1, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

2. Josh Jackson

Despite currently being out of contract for next season, Jackson's future, unlike Tony Williams', looks set to continue in Canterbury.

Last season's Dally M Best Second Rower award winner has impressed again throughout 2016, featuring in all three State Of Origin games for New South Wales.

The 25-year-old will have a huge say in how far the Bulldogs can get during this year's finals campaign, and will be one of their key players going forward if he is able to pen a new deal at Canterbury.

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