LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Rugby League legend Darren Lockyer has weighed in on Queensland State of Origin coach Billy Slater's tough decision-making process ahead of the series opener in Sydney.
With incumbent centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow facing a stint on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury, Slater must now consider the option of Selwyn Cobbo at centre.
Tabuai-Fidow's injury, sustained during the Brisbane Broncos' clash with Cobbo's team, has left Queensland with a bit of a headache as they aim for a third consecutive series win against the Blues.
The 'Hammer' will have limited time to prove his fitness and form before the big showdown on June 5, but Cobbo has been making waves in the centre position for the Broncos this season.
Cobbo, who previously made a name for himself on the wing for the Maroons, has shown his versatility and skill in the centre position.
With two tries to his name in last year's series opener, Cobbo has proven himself on the Origin stage before.
However, if Tabuai-Fidow makes a speedy recovery, it is likely that Slater will stick with his incumbent and Cobbo may find himself back on the wing.
It's a classic case of the age-old sports dilemma - form versus experience.
Lockyer believes that Slater's decision will ultimately depend on how quickly Tabuai-Fidow can bounce back from his injury.
Whichever way the cookie crumbles, Queensland will need to be firing on all cylinders to secure another victory over their rivals.