Queensland hopeful Christian Welch insists he won't be feeling any nerves if he called upon to make his State of Origin debut in this year's decider.
The Maroons are expected to make at least two changes for game three, with injured star Kalyn Ponga the biggest casualty.
The Newcastle fullback was on Sunday ruled out for two weeks by his NRL club after scans confirmed a calf strain.
Origin III is at ANZ Stadium is in 10 days.
Centre Michael Morgan is among a handful of options to wear the No.1 jersey, with Kyle Feldt tipped to also make his first Origin appearance on the wing.
Joe Ofahengaue is also likely to be recalled, possibly in place of prop Jarrod Wallace.
Welch is also a shot at being named in the line-up when coach Kevin Walters unveils his team to take on NSW on Monday.
And the Melbourne front-rower has no qualms with pulling on the Maroons jersey for the first time in such a high-pressure environment.
The 24-year-old is no stranger to big games, having played in two grand finals for the Storm in 2016 and 2018.
"As much as I'd like to tell you a front-rower's job is complicated, it's quite simple. It's work hard, run hard, tackle hard," Welch said.
"And I think for a big game like that, you just back your simple things and try and do them really well - kick pressure and stuff like that.
"It's pretty hard to get pretty nervous with that. If I do get picked, I've got full confidence in hopefully playing well."
Welch was a part of Queensland's extended squad for game two and, despite the loss, soaked up the entire experience.
He took a particular liking to veteran second-rower Matt Gillett.
"Coming through the ranks in under-20s and early years in first grade, I looked at him as one of the premier back-rowers," Welch said.
"He's tough as nails. I loved meeting Matt and building a bit of a relationship with him, and a few of the others boys.
"Then obviously you've got former players, you've got Alfie Langer, Johnathan Thurston, Petero Civoniceva, (Justin) Hodges.
"These are guys that growing up as a kid you idolise on a Wednesday (Origin) night after coming home from school.
"To be involved with them for a week, it was really beneficial for me to be a part of it and soak it all up."
