Billy Slater See Player Bio | FB | 2004 | 12 |
 One of the best fullbacks the game has ever seen. Lightning pace, elusive and a strong presence in the air both in attack and defence. |
Darius Boyd See Player Bio | W1 | 2008 | 10 |
 Has been down on form this year with the Knights, but has never let Queensland down. |
Greg Inglis See Player Bio | CTR1 | 2006 | 11 |
 The man NSW fear more than any other, his ability with ball in hand has been destructive. Great fend, powerful running game, a massive headache for NSW players and supporters. |
Justin Hodges See Player Bio | CTR2 | 2002 | 7 |
 Asks plenty of questions of defenders, he will get into dummy-half and make 10 metres a carry. Also very solid in defence. |
Brent Tate See Player Bio | W2 | 2002 | 8 |
 Returns after a three-year hiatus. Has played 15 games for the Maroons and never lets them down. Great talker in defence and has a strong fend. |
Johnathan Thurston See Player Bio | 5/8 | 2005 | 15 |
 Showing signs of being back to his best. Has been involved in every game during the six consecutive series wins and will be looking to expose NSW at every opportunity. The bigger the game, the better Thurston plays. |
Cooper Cronk See Player Bio | HB | 2010 | 6 |
 The ultimate professional, finally gets his chance to start an Origin game. Can execute a gameplan like no other. Will look to control the game and get his backs into the game where possible. |
Matthew Scott See Player Bio | FRF | 2006 | 6 |
 Has arguably taken Civoniceva’s mantle as the game’s premier prop. Makes massive metres and is constantly bending a defensive line backwards. |
Cameron Smith See Player Bio | HOK | 2003 | 16 |
 Everything starts with Smith at hooker, he controls the game in attack and defence and is an integral part of the battle of the middle of the field. Also likes to score from dummy-half against the Blues. |
Petero Civoniceva See Player Bio | FRF | 2001 | 18 |
 One of Queensland’s best ever forwards, the old warhorse just keeps going forward and carrying defenders on his back. This will be his last series and it could prove a source of inspiration for his teammates looking to send him out a winner. |
Nate Myles See Player Bio | 2RF | 2006 | 14 |
 Will tackle himself into the ground, get up and do it all over again. |
Sam Thaiday See Player Bio | 2RF | 2006 | 12 |
 Great leg speed and ball skills, he will be looking to target NSW’s smaller defenders on an edge. |
Ashley Harrison See Player Bio | LCK | 2005 | 10 |
 An absolute workhorse who tidies up the middle of the field, played every minute of the 2011 series. |
Matt Gillett See Player Bio | INT | 2012 | 1 |
 Makes his debut for the Maroons as a utility player. Has great upper body strength and a deft passing game, and can fill-in pretty much anywhere on the field. |
David Taylor See Player Bio | INT | 2010 | 4 |
 The monstrous forward has hit career best form, runs hard and has incredible ball skills for a man of his size. His match-up with Tony Williams should prove interesting. |
Ben Hannant See Player Bio | INT | 2008 | 8 |
 Has a massive engine, strong ball-running and a quick play-the-ball. If he is on his game, Cronk and Thurston will have a field day with NSW’s retreating defenders. |
David Shillington See Player Bio | INT | 2009 | 4 |
 Big, tall and strong, Shillington will be looking to power through the middle of the field. |