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.
6. Nathan Brown
The second lock on this list who could very well play Origin if not for the likes of Jake Trbojevic and Victor Radley. Jake T tops the list due to rep experience and the fact he can fill in as a fourth prop, although Brown would not look out of place from the bench. He needs to stop the silly suspensions though if he's any hope of building the momentum needed to unseat his rivals.
