The State of Origin teams have typically become more stable since 2010 however with a number of different coaches and strategies being deployed there have been a number of surprising selections. Here are 10 of the most unexpected selections in that time.
For years many fans had called on try scoring machine Nathan Merritt to represent the Blues. By the time he was selected to replace to the suspended Blake Ferguson in 2013 however, there were a number of more qualified options for the spot. Merritt was replaced by James McManus in the next match.
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Nathan Merritt of the Blues in action during game two of the ARL State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on June 26, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
