Ennis did all he could to nail down a debut Origin jumper with a brilliant display in front of Melbourne and Blues coach Craig Bellamy at Bluetongue Stadium, ahead of tonight's naming of the NSW squad for game one.

But it's a player who didn't have the chance to leave a lasting impression who looks set to get the nod, with Robbie Farah to edge out Ennis in the No9 jumper.

Farah missed Wests Tigers' two-point loss to Brisbane on Friday night due to the lingering effects of a concussion. The next day Ennis showed he could play the role of the dominant playmaker after the Dogs lost halfback Brett Kimmorley early in the contest.

''You won't want to live in my street [if I get selected], I'm going to kiss everyone if I get the chance,'' Ennis said after his side's convincing win over the Storm.

But NSW coach Craig Bellamy indicated style of play rather than out-and-out form would dictate selections, with the Blues needing to find a way of combatting Queensland's all-Australian back line.

''We're going to pick what we think's the best team for NSW and the team that can best stick to the plan we have,'' Bellamy said.

''It's going to be a tough job, no-one denies that, they've obviously got a wonderful team Queensland and have had for three, four years now.''

Another position available is five-eighth and Newcastle coach Brian Smith believes Jarrod Mullen should be preferred as Peter Wallace's halves partner. Smith claimed yesterday Mullen could thrive playing second fiddle to Wallace in what would be the youngster's second coming at Origin level after a one-off appearance back in 2006.

''If someone was there to get the majority of that organising done, that [five-eighth] probably would be the best way for Mullo,'' Smith said.

Spots in the centres, the back row and the bench also up for grabs in a Blues squad trying to avoid a record fourth straight series loss.