It's the Queensland LNP version of the Highlander. There can only be one.

Or, in the case of Saturday's party room meeting, one leadership team - for now. Moving forward, or if it seems the LNP may come closer to government, many within the party believe that could change.

Former minister for housing Tim Mander. Credit:Chris Hyde

As of Friday afternoon, Housing Minister Tim Mander and Agricultural Minister John McVeigh were firming up as favourites to win the majority of support from the 42 LNP MPs still with a party room vote after the election carnage which saw their parliamentary numbers dwindle by 31 seats.

"Fresh faces" was repeated as their strongest trait. But they weren't alone. Lawrence Springborg was also in the mix, while late Friday afternoon, Transport Minister Scott Emerson officially threw his hat into the ring, through a statement.