State of Origin isn't just a chance to support your state, but an opportunity to watch the best of the best battle it out for all the marbles.
While there's a heap of repeat offenders in Origin, like Nathan Cleary, Harry Grant, and Payne Haas, there are some stars who won't be granted the same treatment.
Whether due to poor performances, fierce competition, or simply a case of Father Time catching up to them, these guys will not be returning to the State of Origin arena in 2025.
3. Reece Walsh
Editor's note: This entry was provided prior to Reece Walsh's injury sustained on Saturday, which is likely to make him unavailable for Game 1 selection.
Pegged as the next great Queensland fullback, Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh has been one of the most disappointing players of the 2025 season.
Walsh is a megastar of our game, with the 22-year-old holding as much influence off-field as he does on-field. However, the immense expectations placed on the young fullback's shoulders have caused his form to crumble, starting the 2025 season with some abysmal performances. His struggles are not through lack of trying, with the Maroons star seeking to pull off a few too many big plays to lift his side, a trait Queensland coach Billy Slater doesn't appreciate.
While his absence from the Maroons' side may only be temporary, the pressures of Origin rugby league may simply be too much for the young star to handle at the moment, as he frantically seeks to pull himself out of this slump. With gun fullbacks Kalyn Ponga and Jye Gray salivating at the chance to claim the No. 1 jumper, 2025 may need to be a reset year for young Walsh.
