Origin Team of the WeekRound 8 · 2026

The best 17 NSW Blues & QLD Maroons-eligible players from each round, ranked by minutes-, opponent- and result-adjusted performance. Auto-refreshed every Sunday 8 PM AEST.

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Round 7 → Round 8 changes
11
New / Recalled
22
Retained
12
Dropped

NSW Blues

avg +1.329 retained8 new
Starting XIII
  1. 1Fullback
    1Dylan EdwardsCRecall★ SB
    Panthers · 3T, 1TA, 2LB, 292m
    +3.49· 6× picked
  2. 2Wing
    Brian To'oRecall★ SB
    Panthers · 2T, 3LB, 227m
    +2.07· 9× picked
  3. 3Centre
    2Latrell Mitchell
    Rabbitohs · 2TA, 164m
    +3.20· 9× picked
  4. 4Centre
    Stephen CrichtonRecall
    Bulldogs · 1LB, 142m, 15 tkl
    -0.26· 6× picked
  5. 5Wing
    Campbell Graham★ SB
    Rabbitohs · 2T, 2LB, 122m
    +0.87· 5× picked
  6. 6Five-Eighth
    Jarome LuaiRecall
    Wests Tigers · 1TA, 77m
    +0.73· 3× picked
  7. 7Halfback
    Nathan Cleary
    Panthers · 1T, 1LB, 161m, 18 tkl
    +0.48· 10× picked
  8. 8Prop
    Keaon Koloamatangi★ SB
    Rabbitohs · 1LB, 210m, 18 tkl
    +2.20· 8× picked
  9. 9Hooker
    Reece RobsonRecall
    Roosters · 1T, 1LB, 74m, 35 tkl
    +1.58· 6× picked
  10. 10Prop
    Terrell May
    Wests Tigers · 204m, 30 tkl
    +2.02· 9× picked
  11. 112nd Row
    3Haumole Olakau'atu★ SB
    Sea Eagles · 226m, 20 tkl
    +2.58· 8× picked
  12. 122nd Row
    Angus CrichtonRecall
    Roosters · 1T, 127m, 17 tkl
    +0.36· 7× picked
  13. 13Lock
    Isaah Yeo
    Panthers · 1TA, 151m, 37 tkl
    +1.46· 10× picked
Bench
  1. 14Bench
    Stefano UtoikamanuRecall
    Storm · 150m, 30 tkl
    +0.96· 8× picked
  2. 15Bench
    Spencer Leniu★ SB
    Roosters · 60m
    +0.33· 3× picked
  3. 16Bench
    Damien Cook
    Dragons · 40 tkl
    +0.30· 6× picked
  4. 17Bench
    Cameron McInnesDebut
    Sharks · 15 tkl
    +0.05· 1× picked
Dropped from last week
  • FullbackJames Tedesco6× this season+4.64
  • 2nd RowHudson Young5× this season+2.72
  • Five-EighthMitchell Moses4× this season+1.46
  • CentreMatthew Dufty1× this season+1.23
  • BenchApisai Koroisau4× this season+0.74
  • BenchConnor Watson8× this season+0.51
  • BenchJunior Paulo4× this season+0.32
  • WingDaniel Tupou8× this season+0.25

QLD Maroons

avg +0.0313 retained3 new
Starting XIII
  1. 1Fullback
    Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
    Dolphins · 150m
    -0.92· 6× picked
  2. 2Wing
    2Murray TaulagiRecall
    Cowboys · 3T, 3LB, 143m
    +1.38· 7× picked
  3. 3Centre
    Robert Toia
    Roosters · 1T, 2TA, 77m
    +0.95· 8× picked
  4. 4Centre
    Dane Gagai
    Knights · 18 tkl
    -0.76· 10× picked
  5. 5Wing
    Selwyn Cobbo
    Dolphins · 141m
    -1.28· 10× picked
  6. 6Five-Eighth
    Daly Cherry-Evans
    Roosters · 2TA
    +0.56· 7× picked
  7. 7Halfback
    Tom Dearden
    Cowboys · 1T, 1TA, 1LB, 101m, 22 tkl
    +1.06· 9× picked
  8. 8Prop
    Felise Kaufusi
    Dolphins · 53m, 20 tkl
    +0.05· 10× picked
  9. 9Hooker
    1Harry GrantC
    Storm · 68m, 45 tkl
    +1.57· 11× picked
  10. 10Prop
    Lindsay Collins
    Roosters · 92m, 22 tkl
    -0.75· 7× picked
  11. 112nd Row
    3Jeremiah NanaiRecall★ SB
    Cowboys · 61m, 23 tkl
    +1.16· 2× picked
  12. 122nd Row
    Kurt CapewellRecall
    Warriors · 84m, 33 tkl
    -0.22· 4× picked
  13. 13Lock
    Corey Horsburgh
    Raiders · 89m, 43 tkl
    +0.09· 10× picked
Bench
  1. 14Bench
    Reuben Cotter
    Cowboys · 78m, 40 tkl
    -0.10· 10× picked
  2. 15Bench
    Thomas Flegler
    Dolphins · 107m, 22 tkl
    -1.09· 7× picked
  3. 16Bench
    Lindsay Smith
    Panthers · 22 tkl
    -1.18· 10× picked
  4. 17BenchNo eligible player this round
Dropped from last week
  • PropMoeaki Fotuaika8× this season+0.49
  • 2nd RowTino Fa'asuamaleaui8× this season+0.17
  • BenchJosh Papalii3× this season-0.15
  • WingValentine Holmes8× this season-0.65

How this works

  • Every player's match is scored via a weighted blend of position-specific stats (tries, run metres, tackles, line breaks, try assists, offloads, etc.).
  • Ratings are z-scored within position group, then adjusted for minutes played, opponent strength and match result.
  • Only players currently in a NSW or Queensland Origin-eligible squad are considered. Eligibility is sourced from the QRL/NSWRL international pools and refreshed each round.
  • Recall = back from outside last week's 17. Debut = first selection this season. ★ SB = player's top-rated week so far. C = captain (top-rated starter). Gold/silver/bronze numerals mark the round's top three for the team.
  • Selections refresh automatically every Sunday at 8 PM AEST once each round's matches finish.