Dragons forward Valentine Holmes says his prospects of playing for Queensland in this year’s State of Origin series may be limited because of his current club form. Across reports, Holmes takes a candid approach to his selection chances, indicating that he does not believe he has “earned it” based on recent performances at club level. The comments come as he weighs the possibility of representing Queensland again, while acknowledging that his form for the St George Illawarra Dragons has not been strong enough to remove uncertainty. While the outlets focus on Holmes’ assessment of his own situation, they also imply that Origin selection is influenced by demonstrated form and performance in the NRL. The reports do not include further detail on specific selection decisions, team discussions, or alternatives, but they consistently highlight Holmes’ stance that poor club form could affect whether he is chosen. The overall picture is that Holmes’ readiness for Origin is being assessed against his recent output at the club level.