Liam Martin looks to bring home State Of Origin shield

The Temora product will start off the bench when the Blues look to take out the series in game two in Brisbane on Sunday.

Martin made his debut during the 50-6 win earlier this month.

The dream debut exceeded expectations for the 24-year-old.

"It was incredible," Martin said.

"Running out was the best experience I've had so far.

"Sitting on the bench I was quite nervous but as soon as I ran out all of that went away and it was just such a surreal feeling."

Martin made 12 tackles and three runs in his first appearance for the Blues.

However admitted the scoreline was just part of the reason why the game wasn't quite what he expected.

"It was a little bit different as I obviously didn't expect such a scoreline but the intensity was certainly up to what I expected," Martin said.

"It was so physical and it was good to be in that standard of footy."

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The Blues have made the one change with Jake Trbojevic ruled out with injury.

It's seen Group Nine junior Angus Crichton come onto the bench.

Martin admitted they've been bonding after both were born in Temora.

"We were talking about it when we first got into camp saying we were both Temora boys, he's claiming that now apparently," he said.

"Milvale is closer to Temora after all."

With Trbojevic out Martin may be used through the middle more he doesn't expect it will change his role in the side.

However he believes Queensland will be looking to hit back.

"We know they will be a totally different side this game so if we can go out and play like we did in game one, nail all those little details hopefully we can get the job done," Martin said.

There was plenty of support for Martin in the crowd for his Origin debut however COVID-19 restrictions means the cheer squad can't be as large this time around.

However mum Maxine will still be in the stands after sharing so much of Martin's journey to the top together.

"I've got about half coming up who were planning to," he said.