As Queenslanders ponder who will be the next leader of the Maroons pack, some are hoping history repeats with the resurrection of Cam Smith as captain.

Whoever it is, the ghosts of captains past will be right there with them on the paddock.

It's hard work and not always a lot of fun being captain, especially if your team is on the losing end of the three-match series.

You can always tell a Queensland Origin captain — if they're not wearing Maroon, they're immortalised in bronze.

But whether they be Blues or Maroons, captains have always been among the greats.

If you think you know your State of Origin history, now is the time to put your money where your mouse is with our captain's quiz.