Every year there is a hard luck story when it comes to missing Origin selection. 2020 looks like a year that will have multiple such hard luck stories.

This comes due to the absolutely emergence of incredible Origin-level talent combined with the fact that games will be played at the end of the season.

Below are 10 players who are eligible for Origin selection but will probably miss out.

Of course a lot can happen between now but looking at the quality of players listed below, I don't hold any fears that the standard of the series will drop off despite being played post finals.

7. Isaah Yeo

Yeo's start to 2020 has been incredible. His attacking stats are brilliant and his defensive efficiency is almost flawless. That said he is behind some of the best locks in the competition and probably lacks the flair to fill a wide out role. Not the only player on this list who may come into contention for a bench spot, however right now the incumbents and a raging youngster look more likely.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 24: Isaah Yeo of the Panthers looks on during the round 24 NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Penrith Panthers at Mt Smart Stadium on August 24, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)