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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St George Dragons / St George Illawarra Dragons

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Mark Gasnier of the Dragons waits for kick off during the NRL second semi final match between the Brisbane Broncos and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium on September 17, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan Wood/Getty Images)

The St George Dragons / St George Illawarra Dragons have had 32 NSW Blues players over the years, with the first being Graeme Wynn in 1980 and the last being Zac Lomax in 2024.

  • Graeme Wynn (Debut: 1980)
  • Craig Young (Debut: 1980)
  • Robert Stone (Debut: 1980)
  • Pat Jarvis (Debut: 1984)
  • Brian Johnston (Debut: 1984)
  • Steve Morris (Debut: 1984)
  • Chris Walsh (Debut: 1984)
  • Michael O'Connor (Debut: 1985)
  • Brad Mackay (Debut: 1989)
  • Ricky Walford (Debut: 1980)
  • Scott Gourley (Debut: 1993)

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WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: Matt Cooper of the Dragons makes a break during the round 21 NRL match between the St George-Illawarra Dragons and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at WIN Stadium on July 31, 2011 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
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