State of Origin - The Best of the
Best named

In Brisbane today, the Australian Rugby League announced its 25 greatest players for both the New South Wales and Queensland teams as part of the 25th Anniversary of State of Origin.

The selections were made by a group of former and current Origin selectors, and appear below in alphabetical order.

New South Wales: Tim Brasher Noel Cleal Brad Clyde Laurie Daley Ben Elias Andrew Ettingshausen Brad Fittler Eric Grothe Paul Harragon Garry Jack Andrew Johns Brett Kenny Glenn Lazarus Paul McGregor Steve Mortimer Michael O'Connor Wayne Pearce Ray Price Steve Roach Ian Roberts Paul Sironen Peter Sterling Ricky Stuart Geoff Toovey Rod Wishart

Queensland: Arthur Beetson Gary Belcher Martin Bella Kerry Boustead Chris Close Greg Conescu Greg Dowling Trevor Gillmeister Peter Jackson Allan Langer Gary Larson Wally Lewis Bob Lindner Darren Lockyer Mal Meninga Gene Miles Rod Morris Dale Shearer Matt Sing Darren Smith Gorden Tallis Paul Vautin Kevin Walters Steve Walters Shane Webcke