Seven Sport's QLD Origin team

We've named our best 17 for the Queensland Maroons in this year's Origin series, take a look and tell us what you think.

Safe as houses at the back and provides plenty of experience. Will be a defensive leader directing a relatively inexperienced Maroons backline.

While he’s failed to impress in a struggling Knights side, Gagai deserves another shot at Origin level. A great finisher, Gagai will excel playing on the end of a star-studded backline.

The superstar of the Maroons three-quarter line. Queensland will rely on GI more than ever for his damaging runs out wide this series.

Has been a picture of consistency for the high-flying Cowboys, but is also one of just a few genuine options to fill the gaping hole left by Hodges’ departure.

A big, strong body on the wing but also a brilliant finisher. Deserves a shot at Origin level.

Automatic selection. A favourite for player of the series honours with his superstar talent and ferocious competitiveness.

The general of the Maroons attack. Cronk will guide his troops around and have the ball on a string with his kicking game.

Will get Queensland on the front foot with his tough runs. An easy pick with his strong form and experience at the top level.

Provides great service out of dummy half, leadership and an amazing kicking game. The complete package.

Hasn’t been in the best form at club level but you just know he’ll thrive in Origin. Tough as nails.

A genuine strike weapon on one side of the field. Papalii has been in great form this season and will wear his opposite defenders out with his powerful running game.

A powerhouse back-rower who loves getting stuck in to the tough stuff in the middle of the field. Loves his Origin footy.

Another tough back-rower who also provides a dangerous offload on the back of his smart running game.

More of a hole-running, speedy back-rower who will cause damage after the bigger men take a rest.

One of the form props in the competition, McGuire will come onto the field and match the intensity of Klemmer and Fifita at the back end of the half.

Deserves to hold a spot in the team despite lacking some form at the Roosters. A proven performer at this level.

The x-factor on the bench. Can cover a number of positions and will be physically up to the task when he gets his chance.