State of Origin is on the way, with the New South Wales Blues out to hold the crown they so emphatically claimed last year.
This of course means it is time to speculate about the make-up of the teams for Game 1.
Latrell Mitchell's injury and unavailability mean Brad Fittler will be forced into making one large change to last year's victorious side. Will he go back to Clint Gutherson/Jack Wighton or blood a fresh talent?
Does Ryan Papenhuyzen finally make his Origin debut, or does someone else trump him for the utility spot?
All these questions will be answered over the coming weeks, however below are five players I genuinely consider 'Origin bolters'.
That is, players who probably weren't going to be considered in the pre-season but now could fly into selection contention.
4. Campbell Graham
Sticking with the centre options, I am absolutely shocked that South Sydney centre Campbell Graham's name hasn't been in the talk.
Names such as Kotoni Staggs, Stephen Crichton, Bradman Best and Zac Lomax have been floated but Graham is in far better form than at least two of those options.
Graham has three tries and two try assists in the opening six games. He's been one of Souths best despite their indifferent results.
He is running over 130 metres per game and tackling at 85 per cent. He's a threat in attack and strong in defence.
I would have no qualms at all with Campbell Graham's inclusion. In fact I'd argue it is overdue. He seems to be overlooked for every out of position option.
His recent form has been very, very good. If he continues to dominate then his name will enter the conversation real quick.
