LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Aussie footy legends Mark Spudd Carroll and Billy Moore have caused a stir with their early picks for the upcoming State of Origin series.
The dynamic duo have thrown in some curve balls with a mix of fresh faces and seasoned pros in their forward packs and benches for New South Wales and Queensland, setting the stage for an epic showdown in 2024.
With NSW looking to break Queensland's recent stranglehold on the series, Carroll and Moore have dug deep and come up with some surprising selections.
It's a game of strategy and passion as both teams gear up for battle, with pride and glory on the line.
In a true display of Aussie grit and determination, Carroll has thrown caution to the wind by naming three debutants and bringing back an old warhorse from Manly in his NSW line-up.
It's a mix of youth and experience, a tactical move designed to outsmart the Maroons and bring the shield home.
As the countdown to kick-off begins, all eyes are on these Origin bolters as they prepare to take the field and prove their worth in the fiercest rivalry in Aussie sport.
Get ready for a showdown like no other, where history is made and legends are born.