There may only be one NRL game this weekend but the NRL world continues to move at a drastic pace.

Kevin Walters leaving the Broncos looks to have had a flow on effect as NSW Origin coach Michael Maguire has stepped down, seemingly Broncos bound.

With Maguire stepping down, the Blues suddenly need to kickstart yet another search for their next coach.

Maguire, having delivered an Origin victory despite overseeing a loss in the series opener, is a huge loss, but the Blues can't dwell on the past.

Below are five potential candidates for the now vacant NSW Origin coaching job:

4. Josh Jackson

The Bulldogs legend and nine time NSW Blue has certainly enjoyed a successful start to his young coaching career.

He took the Bulldogs Jersey Flegg side to a title in his first year as coach.

The Sharks Flegg side lost twice in 13 weeks, by a total combined four points. Both losses came to the Jackson led Bulldogs.

Jackson is yet to oversee a top grade game but has shown he has a great footballing mind.

Surrounded by the right assistants, Jackson could be a long-term appointment for the Blues. One who can oversee some serious success.

The obviously worry is that he may be too young and therefore too close to players, but you take that risk across many options.

I have no doubt that the Dogs see him as a long-term option at head coach. He'll probably go through the system via NSW Cup, assistant and head coach.

The Blues may prove a cog in the wheel that is the plan by nabbing the talented mentor very early.

He may look a long shot at this stage but I'd love to see him interviewed and considered.