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State of No-rigin: the best never picked

We’re counting down the final days until the NSW and Queensland State of Origin teams for 2014 are revealed – and if the status quo remains, none of these guys will make the cut.

As good as they are, all of these NRL stars have been constantly overlooked for higher honours. This is our No-rigin 17 and it’s a more than handy line-up.

We haven’t named in this side any up-and-comers who look set to play Origin in the next few years. Rather, it’s the guys who have proved their genuine quality at NRL level but haven’t quite been deemed worthy of a shot at rugby league’s ultimate contest. Gents, we salute you.

1. Ben Barba (Qld): The Broncos fullback was the Dally M Medallist in 2012, after an incredible season for the Bulldogs that saw him score length-of-the-field tries at will. The 24-year-old may yet get a Maroons jersey as a bench utility but he hasn’t had a prayer of playing fullback with Billy Slater and Greg Inglis in front of him. Now facing the prospect of also being overtaken in the utility stakes by future Brisbane teammate Anthony Milford.

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