State of Origin has long been regarded as the pinnacle of rugby league. Where superstars shine, where feuds ignite, and where the elite compete.

Only the games best are awarded an opportunity to suit up for their state, so it comes as no surprise that for many young players, the pressure is immense.

Some rugby league players simply get Origin, and in the last 10 years, these few men stood tall the minute they stepped onto the pitch.

3Matt Burton, Game 2, 2022 (Blues)

NSW v QLD - State of Origin Game 2
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Nathan Cleary of the Blues celebrates with Matt Burton after scoring a try during game two of the State of Origin series between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at Optus Stadium on June 26, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Matt Burton's debut for the Blues sparked various talking points for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs star.

As discussion brewed about whether he was a centre or a five-eighth, comparisons to Brad Fittler and the virality of the 'Burton Bomb', only one thing was known for sure: Matt Burton was made for Origin.

Lining up in the centres for New South Wales in Game 2, Burton's presence was felt throughout the entire match.

His damaging ball-running and playmaking on the edge made him lethal whenever he touched the ball, not to mention his devastating kicks that sent the Maroons backline into a frenzy.

In five kicks, he racked up 198 kicking metres. He also claimed a try, a try assist, and two linebreak assists.

Blues were victorious over the Maroons, 44-12.