LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The drums are beating, the crowd is chanting, and the call for Latrell Mitchell to don the coveted blue jersey once more is growing louder by the minute.
With the New South Wales Blues in need of a hero to turn the tide against their Queensland rivals, all eyes are on the South Sydney Rabbitohs' powerhouse.
Interim coach Ben Hornby is leading the charge, adamant that Mitchell is the man for the job.
With young gun Joseph-Suaalii sidelined due to suspension, there's a gaping hole in the Blues' left centre position - a gap that Mitchell is more than capable of filling.
Despite some ups and downs this season, the talented fullback has the skill, the flair, and the sheer determination to make a game-changing impact.
"Latrell is a force to be reckoned with on the field.
I wouldn't want to be up against him in Origin," Hornby declared, unwavering in his belief in Mitchell's ability to deliver when it counts.
The stage is set for Mitchell to once again showcase why he's considered one of the best in the game, with fans and pundits alike eagerly awaiting his return to the State of Origin arena.
As the countdown to game two begins, the pressure is on for Mitchell to prove his worth and help lead the Blues to victory.
With history on the line and the pride of a state at stake, all eyes will be on the enigmatic star as he looks to make his mark and secure a place in Origin folklore.
It's time for Mitchell to rise to the occasion and show the world why he's a force to be reckoned with on the rugby league battleground.