Every Rugby League fan knows that it is never too early to begin talking about State of Origin football - even if it's before the first-grade season has started.
With New South Wales appointing Laurie Daley as their coach for 2025 after Michael Maguire signed with the Broncos, and Billy Slater searching for answers after a disappointing series loss last year, both coaches will potentially look to bring in fresh faces for this years series.
After missing the entirety of last season due to a sternum injury, Graham's name will be sure to be in the mix again after narrowly missing out on a spot during a breakout 2023 season.
Graham's strong ball running and ability to break through defensive lines will make him an invaluable asset to the NSW side and certainly cause trouble for the Queensland edge defence. Should Graham rediscover his form that saw him make the squad in 2023, his name will be in the mix.
However, with the success of outside backs, Bradman Best, Zac Lomax and Brian To'o in last years series, along with mainstay Origin stars Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic who are perennial threats in the Origin arena, Graham may be relying on player injuries to clinch a spot in the starting team.
After a breakout season which saw the 23 year old back-rower win the Dolphins' player of the year, Plath could be a bolter for the Queensland side in the upcoming series.
A relatively experienced forward pack featuring the likes of Lindsay Collins, Reuben Cotter and Felise Kaufusi, Plath could be the extra spark of energy off the bench that Queensland needs.
Despite playing just 23 first-grade games, don't be surprised if Queensland coach, Billy Slater still turns to the young gun to make his debut at some point in the series.
Proving to be one of the most versatile players in the game, Wishart's successful 2024 season had the competition on high alert.
Covering a range of positions in both the backline and forward pack, Wishart could have the edge over current NSW utility Connor Watson, in terms of flexibility in the team.
Should Wishart build on his blistering form from last year, it will make for a tough decision for Blues coach Laurie Daley to choose for the number 14 spot on the bench.
As one of the quickest players in the league, at just 23 years of age, the Titans winger has proven to be one of the most dangerous outside backs in the league over the past two seasons.
With several changes made to the Queensland backline throughout last years series, it is clear that Slater is not afraid to switch around and try new combinations after each game.
If Khan-Pereira can launch off to a great start to the 2024 season, Maroons' outside backs, Murray Taulagi, Selwyn Cobbo and Xavier Coates will certainly be put under some pressure.