Wests Tigers prop Aaron Woods had a contingent of journalists available to push his claim for a run in the NSW State of Origin team but the 22-year-old left it to his teammates after deciding to do any talking on the field.

Woods, Canterbury's Aiden Tolman, Newcastle's Willie Mason and Penrith's Tim Grant are all believed to be under consideration by Blues coach Laurie Daley to replace James Tamou – who was stood down after being charged with drink-driving – when he names the team on Sunday.

Woods told Tigers bosses before training at Concord on Thursday that he didn't want to field questions about his desire to wear the sky-blue jumper, his one-in-four chance of making the squad and the merits of his rivals. His teammates, however, were pleased to run the media gauntlet.

"He has the biggest engine, he keeps going and all of his hit-ups are quality," said 19-year-old playmaker Curtis Sironen.