Maroons on notice for incoming Blues aerial threat

Mark Nawaqanitawase has added a new, spicy element to NSW's backline for Origin II. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Queensland are bracing for the aerial threat of State of Origin newcomer Mark Nawaqanitawase, with the debutant NSW winger bringing an additional element to the Blues' attack.

The rugby union convert will make his Origin debut at the MCG on Wednesday night, earning a start after the Blues' backline was reshuffled following injury to Casey McLean.