State of Origin has long been regarded as the pinnacle of rugby league. Where superstars shine, where feuds ignite, and where the elite compete.
Only the games best are awarded an opportunity to suit up for their state, so it comes as no surprise that for many young players, the pressure is immense.
Some rugby league players simply get Origin, and in the last 10 years, these few men stood tall the minute they stepped onto the pitch.
1Cameron Munster, Game 3, 2017 (Maroons)
Many fans have debated whether Camerons Munster's debut for the Maroons was the best Origin debut, period.
There's certainly validity to the argument, as Munster's debut was so impressive that he played the next 12 games in a row for Queensland.
'Munny' stepped into the Origin arena in a Game 3 decider. Similar to Tom Dearden, who would find himself in the same situation five years later, Munster refused to let the moment pass.
His belief in his ability to be a game-changer was awe-inspiring, running 148 metres with 45 post-contact metres and six tackle breaks.
His ball-playing skills were also on par with some of the best, recording a linebreak, a linebreak assist, and two try assists.
It was in this match that he not only proved that he was the future for the Melbourne Storm and the Queensland Maroons but would be a formidable force in the NRL for years to come.
