Origin Team of the WeekRound 9 · 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 8 → Round 9 changes
10
New / Recalled
24
Retained
9
Dropped

NSW Blues

avg +0.8912 retained5 new
Starting XIII
  1. 1Fullback
    Dylan Edwards
    Panthers · 1TA, 244m
    +1.60· 6× picked
  2. 2Wing
    Brian To'o
    Panthers · 1T, 2LB, 197m
    +1.58· 9× picked
  3. 3Centre
    1Latrell MitchellC
    Rabbitohs · 1T, 2TA, 1LB, 164m
    +3.22· 9× picked
  4. 4Centre
    2Bradman BestRecall
    Knights · 3TA, 1LB, 143m
    +1.97· 5× picked
  5. 5Wing
    Daniel TupouRecall
    Roosters · 1T, 2LB, 210m
    -0.07· 8× picked
  6. 6Five-Eighth
    Jarome Luai
    Wests Tigers · 1TA
    +0.25· 3× picked
  7. 7Halfback
    Nathan Cleary
    Panthers · 1TA, 124m, 25 tkl
    +1.04· 10× picked
  8. 8Prop
    Terrell May
    Wests Tigers · 115m, 53 tkl
    +1.00· 9× picked
  9. 9Hooker
    Connor WatsonRecall
    Roosters · 1TA, 59m, 30 tkl
    +0.42· 8× picked
  10. 10Prop
    Junior PauloRecall
    Eels · 151m, 24 tkl
    +0.62· 4× picked
  11. 112nd Row
    3Haumole Olakau'atu
    Sea Eagles · 1TA, 1LB, 180m, 41 tkl
    +1.90· 8× picked
  12. 122nd Row
    Keaon Koloamatangi
    Rabbitohs · 158m, 24 tkl
    -0.66· 8× picked
  13. 13Lock
    Isaah Yeo
    Panthers · 117m, 44 tkl
    +1.85· 10× picked
Bench
  1. 14Bench
    Stefano Utoikamanu
    Storm · 103m, 32 tkl
    +0.58· 8× picked
  2. 15Bench
    Tyson FrizellRecall
    Knights · 32 min
    +0.29· 8× picked
  3. 16Bench
    Reece Robson
    Roosters · 1T, 1LB, 55m, 28 tkl
    -0.16· 6× picked
  4. 17Bench
    Spencer Leniu
    Roosters · 14 min
    -0.38· 3× picked
Dropped from last week
  • WingCampbell Graham5× this season+0.87
  • 2nd RowAngus Crichton7× this season+0.36
  • BenchDamien Cook6× this season+0.30
  • BenchCameron McInnes1× this season+0.05
  • CentreStephen Crichton6× this season-0.26

QLD Maroons

avg +0.5012 retained5 new
Starting XIII
  1. 1Fullback
    2Kalyn PongaRecall
    Knights · 1TA, 1LB, 204m
    +1.65· 3× picked
  2. 2Wing
    Reece WalshRecall★ SB
    Broncos · 1T, 1TA, 1LB, 114m
    +1.23· 2× picked
  3. 3Centre
    Robert Toia
    Roosters · 50m, 23 tkl
    -0.84· 8× picked
  4. 4Centre
    Dane Gagai
    Knights · 76m
    -1.35· 10× picked
  5. 5Wing
    Selwyn Cobbo
    Dolphins · 1T, 2LB, 228m
    +0.95· 10× picked
  6. 6Five-Eighth
    Daly Cherry-Evans
    Roosters · 1T, 1LB, 54m, 22 tkl
    +0.08· 7× picked
  7. 7Halfback
    Tom Dearden
    Cowboys · 1TA, 121m, 24 tkl
    +0.56· 9× picked
  8. 8Prop
    3Tino Fa'asuamaleauiRecall★ SB
    Titans · 123m, 45 tkl
    +1.47· 8× picked
  9. 9Hooker
    Harry Grant
    Storm · 54 tkl
    +1.06· 11× picked
  10. 10Prop
    Moeaki FotuaikaRecall
    Titans · 124m, 22 tkl
    +1.00· 8× picked
  11. 112nd Row
    Kurt Capewell
    Warriors · 103m, 29 tkl
    +0.12· 4× picked
  12. 122nd Row
    Jeremiah Nanai
    Cowboys · 58m, 23 tkl
    -0.54· 2× picked
  13. 13Lock
    1Corey HorsburghC
    Raiders · 157m, 37 tkl
    +1.71· 10× picked
Bench
  1. 14Bench
    Patrick CarriganRecall
    Broncos · 1T, 1LB, 121m, 41 tkl
    +1.02· 9× picked
  2. 15Bench
    Felise Kaufusi
    Dolphins · 77m
    +0.15· 10× picked
  3. 16Bench
    Lindsay Smith
    Panthers · 101m, 31 tkl
    +0.11· 10× picked
  4. 17Bench
    Reuben Cotter
    Cowboys · 1T, 63m, 47 tkl
    +0.03· 10× picked
Dropped from last week
  • WingMurray Taulagi7× this season+1.38
  • PropLindsay Collins7× this season-0.75
  • FullbackHamiso Tabuai-Fidow6× this season-0.92
  • BenchThomas Flegler7× this season-1.09

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.