The NSW five-eighth spot for State of Origin II could come down to an 80-minute showdown between veteran James Maloney and rookie Cody Walker. But we count 28 players still involved in NRL finals that are in contention for a call-up. Brad Fittler in the NSW sheds during the 2018 State of Origin series. Rabbitohs forward Jaydn Su'a is a chance of making his Queensland debut. Four years after they formed a dynamic duo at South Sydney, Cameron McInnes and Damien Cook have reunited in a bid to extend NSW's State Of Origin … With Klemmer and Graham omitted there’s spots in the forward pack up for grabs and there’s a plethora of contenders with Junior Paulo, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, James Tamou, Dale Finucane, Liam Martin, Nathan Brown, Ryan Matterson, Cameron Murray, and Isaah Yeo all using this finals series as an audition for Fittler. Has there ever been a player as maligned as Mitchell Pearce for his Origin performances? Get all the latest NRL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. With Weber Store we've upped the stakes. ‘FITTLER JUNCTION’: Legend says Kalyn Ponga is at career crossroads, STAT ATTACK: The 22-year omen that bodes well for under-seige Eels. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Graham’s omission may come back to bite NSW. Click here to listen: SPOTIFY – APPLE – ACAST, The squad so far: Jai Arrow, AJ Brimson, Moeaki Fotuaika, Phillip Sami, Valentine Holmes, Coen Hess, Xavier Coates, Patrick Carrigan, Edrick Lee, Hymel Hunt, Kalyn Ponga, Ben Hunt, Josh Kerr, Harry Grant, Daly Cherry-Evans, Contenders still playing: Brenko Lee, Cameron Munster, Christian Welch, Felise Kaufusi, Reed Mahoney, Corey Allan, Dane Gagai, Jaydn Su’a, Jake Friend, Josh Papalii, Left out (not injured): Josh McGuire, Corey Oates, Joe Ofahengaue, Corey Norman, Jarrod Wallace, Darius Boyd, Locks: Daly Cherry-Evans (halfback), Cameron Munster (five-eighth), Christian Welch (forward pack/bench), Felise Kaufusi (second row), Dane Gagai (wing/centre), Josh Papalii (prop). Not only will you be able to compare your selections with the best players who played Origin, but you also have the chance to win a fantastic Weber Store prize pack valued at $3500. NSW State of Origin selection surprises (Part 2) Barry Beath Roar Pro . The main criticism of Klemmer that I have is that he appears to have lost his aggression, and like fellow NSW forwards Paul Vaughan and Aaron Woods, appears to be happy enough to rack up some good stats without ever upsetting the opposition. Josh Papalii will line up as one bookend but exactly who fills the other jumper remains a mystery. When you consider that his game stats are better than selected teammate Saifiti’s in virtually every category, it’s hard to reconcile his omission, particularly since this is selection for a 27-man squad and not the final 17. Penrith's Stephen Crichton could make his Origin debut for NSW. There's an intriguing battle for the No.9 jumper with a surprising number of quality hookers vying for the position this year. Lomax, a specialist right centre good in both attack and defence, with excellent aerial skills and one of the league’s leading goal kickers, is now favourite to join Jack Wighton in the centres, but anything can happen over the next few weeks. Ricky’s response to ref feud; Kevvie cleans out Broncos, The ‘hobbling’ star who personifies Sharks’ woes, Kent reveals why Klemmer was snubbed by Blues, Legend says Kalyn Ponga is at career crossroads, The 22-year omen that bodes well for under-seige Eels, Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. This brings it now to a total of six, following the recent withdrawal through injury of Tom Trbojevic. Brad Fittler or Laurie Daley? David Klemmer passes the ball (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images). Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Decisions to make: Queensland seems to have a serious dearth of front rowers. Thrown into the Origin playmaker deep end in 2008 as a 19-year-old, Pearce has been the scapegoat for multiple series losses to QLD, most time unfairly. Wighton played in the centres last year and was solid, and is a certainty to be in the starting side for game one but he would relish a role in the halves. New South Wales coach Brad Fittler confirms South Sydney playmaker Cody Walker will be named in the Blues' squad for the 2020 State of Origin series. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Australia's greatest sporting rivalry, fans now have the chance to select their best teams and then compare them against the sides chosen by a panel of 10 Origin legends. NSW Blues QLD Maroons v NSW Blues It adds to the 14 members that new coach Wayne Bennett named last week for his extended Maroons Origin squad for 2020. Grab your Finals Pass to start streaming >. A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size.