The 2024 State of Origin series may have officially come to a close, with the NSW Blues walking away with the title. However, the three-match series produced several moments that will be remembered for years to come.

As the state of New South Wales savours their victory and gains bragging rights over their rival, Zero Tackleย takes a trip down memory lane and looks at every player to wear the NSW Blues jersey from 1980 to 2024.

Since the introduction of Origin, 316 unique players have worn the Blues jersey, with the first being Tommy Raudonikis and the latest being Mitchell Barnett.

While several Blues players have represented multiple teams during their tenure for the state, this list is categorised under which club they were playing for when they made their Origin debut.

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Penrith Panthers

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 24: Blues coach Brad Fittler celebrates victory during game two of the State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

The Penrith Panthers have had 30 NSW Blues players over the years, with the first being Brad Izzard in 1982 and the last being Dylan Edwards in 2024.

  • Brad Izzard (Debut: 1982)
  • Royce Simmons (Debut: 1984)
  • John Cartwright (Debut: 1989)
  • Greg Alexander (Debut: 1989)
  • Peter Kelly (Debut: 1989)
  • Mark Geyer (Debut: 1989)
  • Brad Fittler (Debut: 1990)
  • Graham Mackay (Debut: 1992)
  • Steve Carter (Debut: 1992)
  • Ryan Girdler (Debut: 1999)

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: (L-R) Brian To'o of the Blues, Jerome Luai of the Blues and Nathan Cleary of the Blues pose after winning game one of the 2021 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on June 09, 2021 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
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