* Jake Friend (Sydney Roosters) The relative inexperience has already sparked a level of excitement, with Su'a saying he can't wait to suit up alongside one his playing heroes, Josh Papalii, and Arrow telling the 'so-called experts' to bring on the criticism before the game. Ben Hunt "But our guys are young, hungry and just want to play footy. * Payne Haas (Brisbane Broncos), Queensland Maroons squad Dane Gagai State of Origin icons Wally Lewis and Phil Gould have clashed over the series opener, including a supposed injury for Queensland centre Brenko Lee. The Gold Coast's Moeaki Fotuaika has flown under the radar for Sydney audiences but he's been a force of nature for the rising Titans this season. Dale Finucane Gagai has been in strong try-scoring form for his club and will be in the Queensland team somewhere, given he has never let his state down. Their line-up is still very strong however their only issue is the lack of quality in the backline gone are the days of Billy Slater, Darius Boyd, Greg Inglis, Justin Hodges, Brent Tate. * Phillip Sami (Gold Coast Titans) Lock of the year, Isaah Yeo, may see a game from the bench during the series but the same cant be said for Nathan Brown. There are 19 players in this years State of Origin squads who are eligible for a Pacific nation but if they play for NSW or Queensland next year, the likes of Luai, Fotuiaka, Paulo, SuA and Hunt would not be available for New Zealand at the World Cup. James Tedesco 2. 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Su'a has become a true Bennett disciple since the supercoach transformed his game at the Rabbitohs and said that confidence would flow through the Maroons ranks despite their prospects being so widely dismissed. The Ampol State of Origin profile of Moeaki Fotuaika including career statistics, season stats, games, tries, goals, tackles and fantasy scores. With over 250 first grade games of experience and one Test for the Kangaroos, Friend provides the maturity and toughness the Maroons need to end the Blues dominance. The Knights are on a roll to start the season and are well entrenched in the top four, with Ponga leading the way. * Daly Cherry-Evans (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles) Daly Cherry-Evans 8. "If the opportunity comes I just have to believe in myself and my abilities. The 29-year-old has scored 11 tries in 13 appearances for the Maroons to date and always seems to grow another leg in the Origin arena. Dream team: Wayne Bennett and Mal Meninga address the Maroons squad at training on Tuesday. Prop forward Reagan Campbell-Gillard returns to the side he last played for in Game 1, 2018 alongside the in-form Daniel Saifiti, with his Eels counterpart Junior Paulo unlikely to get any game time. Kurt Capewell 19. Picking the Cowboys skipper despite the fact he has barely played in 2020 shows just how light on the Maroons are for centre options. * Ben Hunt (St George Illawarra Dragons) NSW sprung a major a selection surprise by naming 2017 Junior Kiwis captain Jarome Luai in their 27-man squad for the upcoming Ampol State of Origin series, while Queensland chose his former New Zealand representative teammate Moeaki Fotuaika after confirming he was still eligible for the Maroons. Queensland lock Jai Arrow has backed unheralded "freak of nature" Moeaki Fotuaika to announce himself as part of the Maroons' new-look forward pack as the side laps up underdog status State of Origin is full of surprises and the 40-year anniversary of the series is sure to uphold that. Josh Addo-Carr open to remaining with Melbourne Storm for 2021 NRL season, EXCLUSIVE: Phil Gould says NSW star Cody Walker will struggle to find role in Origin, 40 Years of Origin: JT's all-time QLD team, 2020 State of Origin will take place in November, the Maroons were dealt a number of cruel blows. * Brisbane Broncos: 3 Australia, New Zealand and England/Great Britain are considered tier-one countries and players cannot switch between them once they have represented one. Live and exclusive on Nine, with coverage starting at 7pm and wrapping up with a post-game show until 11pm. 8. Jai Arrow 17. "I'm just that grateful to be a part of this squad. * Nathan Cleary (Penrith Panthers) * Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers) **State of Origin kick-off time, NSW vs Queensland Game 1 Ultimate Guide**. Eight debutants and mass changes from 2019 will likely benefit Queensland this series. But ultimately, experience will prevail and result in a NSW Blues whitewash. * Clint Gutherson (Parramatta Eels) Christian Welch "Wayne has got us all together and having his belief he's one of the best coaches in the game that's a real positive for us and none of these boys are looking at it like that [that we can't win]. Now with 95 games of first grade experience provided he can help get Brisbanes season back on track, the 24-year-old deserves to hold his place in Kevin Walters side. Fifita is arguably the most exciting attacking forward in the NRL and the Broncos have clearly missed his game breaking ability. Mbye was solid in his three games last season for the Maroons and has benefited from an extended run in the centres for the Tigers this season. Papenhuyzen had been talked up as the top pick to replace NSW fullback James Tedesco, who had also been under an injury cloud, having been seen wearing a knee brace. The incumbent hooker in Damien Cook will definitely retain his spot, with Cameron McInnes selected as a great replacement if required. The Gold Coast's Moeaki Fotuaika has flown under the radar for Sydney audiences but he's been a force of nature for the rising Titans this season. "But our guys are young, hungry and just want to play footy. * Dane Gagai (South Sydney Rabbitohs) Daniel Tupou 3. Queensland lock Jai Arrow has backed unheralded "freak of nature" Moeaki Fotuaika to announce himself as part of the Maroons' new-look forward pack as the side laps up underdog status for next month's State of Origin. State of Origin 21-man squads named, Ryan Papenhuyzen ruled out for NSW with calf injury . Zac Lomax. The young and humble 2020 Clive Churchill medallist, Ryan Papenhuyzen, should see himself unlucky to not snatch up a bench spot, seeing as Wighton would likely play the utility role, but the form and depth of NSWs second-rowers seems to be greater, meaning no utility will be utilised as a replacement from the bench. There were calls of a shootout between Ponga and Holmes for the Maroons No.1 jersey, but the Newcastle fullback would be the incumbent were it not injury and his form this season more than warrants getting first crack. Brenko Lee (debut) The Blues have won the You can also stream the match free on 9Now (click here for the full guide to the free live stream). * Dunamis Lui (Canberra Raiders) Jake Trbojevic 14. 15. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. "There's no doubt they can handle this occasion; Wayne's smart enough to not pick players that can't handle it." 12. Cameron Munster 7. * South Sydney Rabbitohs: 6 * James Tedesco (Sydney Roosters) Clinton Gutherson 4. The Blues have quality across the park and a very formidable bench to say the least, making their side the favourites to take out this series. 7. Dream team: Wayne Bennett and Mal Meninga address the Maroons squad at training on Tuesday.Credit:Getty. Josh "But to be able to play for everyone else except New Zealand - and England - and still play Origin certainly puts those other countries at an advantage that New Zealand doesnt have. Payne Haas 16. It is a bit tough to drop Ben Hunt to the bench after he did such a fantastic job at hooker last series, even though he has been down on form in 2020. "Christian Welch, Felise Kaufusi, Paps [Ryan Papenhuyzen] were all pretty happy to go in [to Origin camp]," Johns told SEN. "The only one, he was pretty reluctant and wanted to come to Byron, was Cameron Munster. In the backline, debutant AJ Brimson edges out Valentine Holmes for the fullback position vacated by the injured Kalyn Ponga, with Holmes shifting back to his specialist position on the wing since his NFL stint alongside debutant, Corey Allan. The Canberra enforcer was one of Queenslands best in last years series and the Origin arena always seems to bring out the best in him. "A lot of people have spoken about what they (NSW) have and what they've got going on," he said. Patrick Carrigan (debut). 5. Reagan Campbell-Gillard The changes made for NSW between 2019 and 2020 were minimal, which on paper has seemingly made their side stronger. * Canberra Raiders: 4 But while their backline stocks have been badly stripped of able bodies, the Queensland pack looks formidable and there is arguably more competition for spots in the rotation than previous years when more-experienced options were available. 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