'There's plenty of cattle': What it's like to be a one-game State of Origin wonder

For some players, their State of Origin dream only comes true for one night.  (Getty Images: Mark Metcalfe)

Just about every child who has ever picked up a Steeden has dreamed, at one time or another, of playing State of Origin football.

Depending on where you're from those dreams might be different colours but their framework is all the same.