He was ignored by the selectors throughout his career for whatever reason, but after his spell at Wigan in 85 they could ignore him no more and he got a belated 3 caps for Australia and 8 Origin games (too) late in his career.

In fact Fergie is the oldest player to play Origin.

Thanks for that correction. Please pardon my ignorance.

I'd put Gary Jack and Glenn Lazarus in there.

I did see John Ferguson play for Canberra in the late 1980s, including a sensational try in the Grand Final of 1989, which I have on VHS tape.

But I just think that Boustead was slightly better, based on his Origin performances for Queensland (which I also have on VHS tape).

I cannot see any basis for having an admittedly excellent player like Jack ahead of Slater or Langlands.

But Glenn Lazarus is a good call. Perhaps in place of O'Neill? Close call.

Personally I would have Langer and Johns at 6 and 7; surprised nobody mentioned alfie.

Nathan Hindmarsh should also be in the mix.

this could quite possibly be the best signature material EVER

1982 squad
They came here after the 1978 series and blitzed the game in this country.
They had learned lessons from 1978. They had gone away , regrouped and basically have been untouchable ever since.
RL in this country still has to regroup from 1982 and is still trying to figure it out.

Got to have Alfie in there. personally I would have him playing with Wally Lewis with Johns on the bench. Also what about Benny Elias he was a great player.

When your picking the side you start with

7. Johns

1, Lockyer
2 Eric grothe
3 mal meninga
4 gene miles
5 ET
6 Wally Lewis
7 peter sterling
8 Steve roach
9 Danny Buderes
10 Paul harrigan
11 gordan Tallis
12 Steve Menzies
13 Bradley Clyde

14 Brett Kenny
15 andrew johns
16 Paul sironen
17 les Boyd

Surprised no-one has mentioned Wayne Pearce.

Great player. But Bradley Clyde offers a bit more for me.