The potential absence of Mitchell Moses may turn out to be advantageous for Nathan Cleary.
Although it's not suggested that NSW would be better off without the Eels star, Cleary's opportunity to address a notable gap in his impressive career has significantly increased.
This premier halfback can seize the moment to make a significant impact in the Origin series, a feat that has drawn criticism despite his numerous achievements in the sport.
Diverse opinions on who might step into Moses' shoes were discussed on NRL360, where Brent Read from The Australian spotlighted Cleary's chances.
"I know we are talking about Ethan Strange, but it's all about Nathan now," Read stated.
"As we said, this is his chance to own Origin. A lot of responsibility is going to fall on his shoulders."