NSW coach staff have discussed St George Illawarra forward Tyson Frizell as a possible State of Origin bolter. And so is Gold Coast forward Ryan James.

Frizell can further press his claims in his return from suspension for Country in Sunday’s clash against City in Wagga.

Another bold showing will throw Frizell into contention for a spot on the NSW bench for State of Origin I.

He would still have to leapfrog some talent to make the Blues squad but Frizell is highly rated by NSW’s coaching staff.

Younger back-rowers in line for NSW honours include the Sydney Roosters’ Boyd Cordner and Canterbury’s Josh Jackson.

“It (Origin) has always been a dream of mine,” Frizell said. “It’s an arena which is the pinnacle of rugby league. Everyone in the NRL watches it and wants to be part of it.

“But I’m not looking at that at the moment. I am just happy being in the Country team.

“I want to let my football do the talking. It’s a nice feeling being in the rep team. It’s the first time for me. It’s my first massive wrap in rugby league.

“(But) if it comes around I would be happy to put my hand up.”

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media_camera Frizell says he’s not getting ahead of himself yet.

Frizell is back from a two-game suspension after collecting Canterbury prop Tim Browne with a high shot in round six at ANZ Stadium.

“You don’t want to see a player the way he was,” Frizell said. “But I don’t think I could have been in any different position.

“I have moved on and learned from it. There wasn’t much I could have done differently. It was probably wrong place, wrong time.

“You never go into a game to do that kind of damage. It was a clear accident.”

James is another player NSW coach Laurie Daley is monitoring.

He is big, strong and aggressive — three necessary credentials for State of Origin.

“I have been very impressed with the way Ryan has been going,” Daley said.

“He has swapped positions going from tight in the middle to an edge player. He can also play 80 minutes.

“Ryan is big and strong and has a big future in front of him. He is a player I have worked with before and is a good kid.”

Canterbury star Brett Morris is out injured at the moment and he will struggle to be fit Origin I in Sydney on May 27.

Replacement options are Josh Dugan, Will Hopoate and Alex Johnston.

NSW have a series of players in contention out injured and suspended at the moment. They are Morris, Paul Gallen, Josh Morris, Jamie Soward, Adam Reynolds, Josh Mansour, Blake Ferguson, Jamal Idris, David Klemmer, Andrew Fifita Beau Scott, Luke Keary and Dylan Walker. NFL recruit Jarryd Hayne is also unavailable.