Andrew Fifita will represent NSW in the State of Origin opener on May 27 in Sydney. Pictures: The Area News/Getty Images
Griffith's Andrew Fifita will pull on a Blues jersey for the 2015 State of Origin opener in Sydney on May 27.
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Click through these photos to have a look at Fifita's journey from the Griffith Waratah Tigers to the elite level of rugby league.
Andrew Fifita ... as a Tiger in 2007, playing against Leeton in the Group 20 under-18s grand final. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... as a Tiger in 2007, playing against Leeton in the Group 20 under-18s grand final. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... competing in the 17 years freestyle at the Griffith High School swimming carnival. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... playing against Darlington Point in the sevens in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... playing against Darlington Point in the sevens in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... playing against Darlington Point in the sevens in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... right, in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... as a Griffith High School student in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... playing against Yenda in the Paul Kelly Memorial Cup in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... Picture: Area NewsAndrew Fifita ... playing against Yenda in the Paul Kelly Memorial Cup in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... in the Waratahs first grade side agains Leeton in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... as one of the Blacks against Ag College in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... pushing through Yenda defence in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... pushing through Yenda defence in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... flicks the ball out to his Griffith Blacks team-mates against Wagga Waratahs in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... flicks the ball out to his Griffith Blacks team-mates against Wagga Waratahs in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... pushing through Yenda defence in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... pushing through Yenda defence in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... pushing through Yenda defence in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... fends off a Hay Cutters player in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita ... fends off a Hay Cutters player in 2008. Picture: Area News
Andrew Fifita has had an impressive season with Cronulla ... Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita has had an impressive season with Cronulla ... Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita has had an impressive season with Cronulla ... Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita has had an impressive season with Cronulla ... Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita has had an impressive season with Cronulla ... Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... in the Indigenous All Stars side earlier this year. Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... in the Blues training camp. Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... talking to Mitchell Pearse in the Blues training camp. Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... sharing a joke with Ryan Hoffman and Trent Merrin in the Blues training camp. Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... with son Latu Jay after Origin I this year. Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... flanked by Joshy Reynolds and Ryan Hoffman during the national anthem at Origin I. Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... with fellow Blue Aaron Woods just before a training session prior to Origin II. Picture: Kate Geraghty
Andrew Fifita ... Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... behind Ryan Hoffman during the second State of Origin, held at Suncorp Stadium. Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... tackled by the Maroons during game two of the 2013 State of Origin series. Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... has Maroons hot on his heels during game two of the 2013 State of Origin series. Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... brings down one of Queensland's biggest weapons, Billy Slater, in game two. Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... brings down one of Queensland's biggest weapons, Billy Slater, in game two. Picture: Getty Images
Andrew Fifita ... brings down one of Queensland's biggest weapons, Billy Slater, in game two. Picture: Getty Images