Lachlan Coote has given up hope on his first New South Wales jumper and has the perfect stage to prove to Laurie Daley he is ready for State of Origin when the North Queensland Cowboys battle the Brisbane Broncos.

The premiership-winning custodian is in a battle with Matt Moylan and potentially Josh Dugan – who could play centre in the Blues side.

“This last game is when he (Daley) will make a decision so it is up to myself to play some good footy,” he said.

“It (NSW) is always in the back of my mind, especially this year when I am in contention and not too far away.”