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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Cronulla Sharks

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Nicholas Hynes of the Blues looks dejected during game one of the 2023 State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Adelaide Oval on May 31, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

The Cronulla Sharks have had 20 NSW Blues players over the years, with the first being Steve Rogers in 1980 and the last being Nicho Hynes in 2023.

  • Steve Rogers (Debut: 1980)
  • Gavin Miller (Debut: 1983)
  • Andrew Ettinghausen (Debut: 1987)
  • Mark McGaw (Debut: 1987)
  • Jonathan Docking (Debut: 1987)
  • Alan Wilson (Debut: 1989)
  • Jason Stevens (Debut: 2000)
  • David Peachey (Debut: 2000)
  • Phil Bailey (Debut: 2003)
  • Paul Gallen (Debut: 2006)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Paul Gallen of the Blues is chaired off the field after playing his final Origin game, celeabrating winning game three of the State Of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on July 13, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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