In recent times, whenever there's been an unfilled State of Origin position for New South Wales, the solution has been consistent: simply include Tiana Penitani Gray, and she will deliver.
The 30-year-old is set to take on the second-row role in the series opener on Thursday in Newcastle, marking the first occasion she will play this position at a senior level.
This selection has certainly raised eyebrows, reminiscent of last year's decision when she played five-eighth throughout all three Origin matches.
Her prior experience in the halves was limited, comprising just one Test at halfback for Tonga and a single five-eighth start for the Jillaroos, filling in due to an injury at the last minute; yet, Penitani Gray managed to help secure a 2-1 series victory for the Sky Blues.
Looking ahead, with her stint on the wing in 2024, she will have played in three distinct positions across three series, alongside her regular NRLW centre position in the one-off matches of 2019 and 2020.
Her second-row experience comes primarily from New South Wales' internal trials during their six-week preparation for Game I, but coach John Strange wasted no time in making this positional change for the Cronulla skipper.
"It's something Strangey had an idea of when we had the internal trials. He put me there and gave me a really simple task and was happy with how I played," Penitani Gray shared.
"If anyone watches the games and has watched me, I've played like a backrower in the centres for a little while. It's a big part of my game."
"I'm not underestimating the role by any means. I know it's a really big job, but I'm excited and I think the attributes of being a good backrower are skills I have."