The team NSW must pick for 2018 Origin series

James Roberts, Nathan Cleary and Paul Vaughan must come in. Click through to see who else makes it.

One of NSW's best performers this year. Should have a stranglehold on the fullback spot for years to come.

Has been there before in 2016 and would have been there this year if not for injury. With Brett Morris retiring from rep footy, Mansour deserves another shot.

Has been in scintillating form for the last three years and is the kind of game breaker the Blues need.

Picked on the bench for all three games this year but didn't see nearly enough time on the field. Poses more of an offensive threat than Josh Dugan and Jarryd Hayne, who are both more suited to fullback.

Has been playing the house down for Manly and would have been picked for game one this year if not for injury. A much better character than the controversial Blake Ferguson.

One of NSW's best this year and will provide some much-needed stability to a changing side.

NSW simply cannot pick Mitchell Pearce again. 19-year-old Cleary is the future and is proving to be one of the game's best halfbacks already.

Was NSW's best in game three and had a monster series. Has never started an Origin game but has well and truly earned his stripes.

Was exceptional in his debut series and is an absolute tackle machine. Probably needs to find a gear in attack, which will come with experience.

The form front rower in the comp heading into Origin and was unlucky not to get picked. Aaron Woods and Andrew Fifita need to go, opening the door for Vaughan if he can keep his form up.

NSW's captain will be there for years to come. Exceptional character and temperament that the Blues need.

Continues to show why he is made for rep footy. A damaging ball-runner on the edge.

Man of the match in game two and a stand-out performer this year.

Picks himself for the next decade. A future NSW captain.

18th man for every game this year and is chomping at the bit for a taste of Origin footy.

Also captain material, Graham provides so much from the bench, including ball-playing ability and a kicking game. A valuable asset in Origin footy.

The ultimate utility player, can fill in anywhere in the back line and at hooker.