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 Tackle 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.
Balmain Tigers
The Balmain Tigers have had eight NSW Blues players over the years, with the first being Wayne Pearce in 1983 and the last being Tim Brasher in 1992.
Wayne Pearce (Debut: 1983)
Garry Jack (Debut: 1984)
Steve Roach (Debut: 1984)
Benny Elias (Debut: 1985)
David Brooks (Debut: 1985
Paul Sironen (Debut: 1989
Bruce McGuire (Debut: 1989)
Tim Brasher (Debut: 1992)
Brisbane Broncos
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Payne Haas of the Blues poses during a NSW Blues State of Origin Media Opportunity at the Crowne Plaza, Coogee on May 22, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
The Brisbane Broncos have had eight NSW Blues players over the years, with the first being Chris Johns in 1989 and the last being Kotoni Staggs in 2022.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Laurie Daley of the Raiders celebrates and thanks the crowd after winning the 1994 ARL Grand Final between the Canberra Raiders and the Canterbury Bulldogs at the Sydney Football Stadium, 1994 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Getty Images)
The Canberra Raiders have had 17 NSW Blues players over the years, with the first being Bradley Clyde in 1989 and the last being Hudson Young in 2023.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - 1993: Ricky Stuart of the Canberra Raiders looks to offload during a NSWRL match played in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 24: Matt Burton of the Bulldogs celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the round 19 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Gold Coast Titans at CommBank Stadium, on July 24, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, NSW - AUGUST 06: Braith Anasta of the Bulldogs in action during the round 22 NRL match between the Bulldogs and the Newcastle Knights at Telstra Stadium August 6, 2005 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Steeden NRL footballs are seen before the round seven NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and New Zealand Warriors at WIN Stadium on April 19, 2024, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
Cootamunda have only ever had one NSW Blues player over the years, with that being Paul Field in 1983.
Paul Field (Debut: 1983)
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.
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)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Nathan Peats of the Blues passes during game one of the State Of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on May 31, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett looks on during the round 15 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Bankwest Stadium, on June 20, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
The Illawarra Steelers have had six NSW Blues players over the years, with the first being Brian Hetherington in 1984 and the last being Trent Barrett in 1997.
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Tom Trbojevic of the Blues and Jake Trbojevic of the Blues pose with the trophy following game three of the State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on July 11, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
The Balmain Tigers have had 29 NSW Blues players over the years, with the first being Graham Eadie in 1980 and the last being Tom Trbojevic in 2018.
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Josh Addo-Carr of the Blues is sent to the sin-bin during game two of the State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on June 21, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
The Melbourne Storm have had 13 NSW Blues players over the years, with the first being Rodney Howe in 1998 and the last being Dale Finucane in 2019.
WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Steeden NRL footballs are seen before the round seven NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and New Zealand Warriors at WIN Stadium on April 19, 2024, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
The Moree Boomerangs have only ever had one NSW Blues player over the years, with that being Phillip Duke in 1982.
Phillip Duke (Debut: 1982)
Newcastle Knights
SYDNEY, NSW - JUNE 15: Andrew Johns of the Blues is congratulated by his brother, commentator, Matthew Johns after winning match two of the ARL State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Telstra Stadium June 15, 2005 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Danny Buderus of the Blues runs onto the field to play in his last Origin match before match three of the ARL State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on July 2, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
The Newtown Jets have had four NSW Blues players over the years, with the first being Tommy Raudonikis in 1980 and the last being Phil Sigsworth in 1981.
Tom Raudonikis (Debut: 1980)
Steve Bowden (Debut: 1981)
Barry Jensen (Debut: 1981)
Phil Sigsworth (Debut: 1981)
North Queensland Cowboys
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Reece Robson of the Blues poses during a New South Wales Blues State of Origin media opportunity at NSWRL Centre of Excellence on May 28, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)
The North Sydney Bears have had eight NSW Blues players over the years, with the first being Don McKinnon in 1982 and the last being Michael Buettner in 1997.
Don McKinnon (Debut: 1982)
Lindsay Johnston (Debut: 1983)
Steve Hanson (Debut: 1988)
Greg Florimo (Debut: 1988)
David Fairleigh (Debut: 1991)
Matt Seers (Debut: 1995)
David Hall (Debut: 1995)
Michael Buettner (Debut: 1997)
Northern Eagles
The Northern Eagles have only ever had one NSW Blues player over the years, with that being Mark O'Meley in 2001.
WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Steeden NRL footballs are seen before the round seven NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and New Zealand Warriors at WIN Stadium on April 19, 2024, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
The North Suburbs Blues have only ever had one NSW Blues player over the years, with that being Rex Wright in 1984.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Mitchell Moses of the Blues kicks the ball during game two of the men's State of Origin series between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 26, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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)
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)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Adam Reynolds of the Blues looks on during game two of the State Of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Nathan Merritt of the Blues in action during game two of the ARL State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on June 26, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
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)
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)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Luke Ricketson of the Roosters farewells the crowd after his last match before retirement following the round 26 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Bulldogs at Aussie Stadium September 4, 2005 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, NSW - SEPTEMBER 11: Terry Hill of the Sea Eagles looks dejected during the NRL Qualifying Final between the Parramatta Eels and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Parramatta Stadium on September 11, 2005 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
The Western Suburbs Magpies have had eight NSW Blues players over the years, with the first being Bob Cooper in 1980 and the last being Ken McGuinness in 1997.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Robbie Farah of the Blues looks on during game one of the State Of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on June 1, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
The North Sydney Bears have had five NSW Blues players over the years, with the first being Robbie Farah in 2009 and the last being Stefanou Utoikamanu in 2023.