Round ten of the NRL kicked off on Thursday at Leichardt Oval to mark the beginning of the annual Indigenous round.
Across the eight games, all teams will wear Indigenous jerseys with a host of players marking representing their heritage.
With many Indigenous players to have played the 'greatest game of all' including the likes of Arthur Beetson, Eric Simms and Steve Ella, an Indigenous All Stars game was established in 2010.
The game was played as a pre-season match between the best indigenous and non-indigenous players in the competition.
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Sporting News takes a look at the best Indigenous players in the game currently and what this side would look like if an All-Stars game made a return.
THE BEST INDIGENOUS PLAYERS CURRENTLY IN THE NRL
1. Greg Inglis- GI was named in the Indigenous Team of the Century and is now a veteran of the game. Inglis has just about covered all positions in the backline after beginning his career at the Storm where he was a part of the elusive 'big four'. He's since moved to Souths and was a crucial cog in bringing the burrow their first premiership in 43 years. Inglis has played 251 first grade games and has been a big part of the Queensland, Australian and Indigenous All-Stars squad.
2. Blake Ferguson- The Roosters winger began his career at Cronulla before moving to Canberra where a series of off-field indiscretions almost cost him his footy career. However, Ferguson resurrected his career after signing with the Bondi club in 2015. He has also featured for NSW, Australia and the Indigenous All-Stars.
3. Will Chambers- After a couple of code switches which saw him move from the Storm to the Queensland Reds and back to Melbourne, Chambers has established himself as one of the premier centres in the game. The 29-year-old is a weapon in attack and formed a lethal combination with the likes of Cooper Cronk and Billy Slater on the Storm's right edge. The 29-year-old is closing in on 200 games and has represented the Indigenous All-Stars, Queensland and Australia.
4. James Roberts- Jimmy the Jet is one of the most dangerous centres in the games thanks to his blinding speed. Roberts looks a threat everytime he has the ball, setting up tries out of nothing. He is on the fringe of Origin selection but could improve his defensive work to guarantee an Origin birth.
5. Dane Gagai- The 27-year-old is one of the most improved footballers in the NRL after an outstanding 2017 State of Origin series. Gagai has reliable hands and brings the ball out of his own half with a head of steam. The representative centre has played for Australia, Queensland and the Indigenous All-Stars.
6. Jonathan Thurston (C)- Rightly so he is our captain. JT is one of the greatest players to have played the game and could finish as an Immortal. The courageous little halfback has done it all in the game playing for Queensland, the Indigenous All-Stars and Australia. He is also a premiership winner, has won four Dally M medals, three Golden Boots and was named in the Indigenous Team of the Century.
7. Ash Taylor- An up-and-comer of the game, Taylor currently steers the Gold Coast Titans around the park. The crafty halfback was the Holden Cup player of the year in 2015 and has a big future ahead of him.
8. Andrew Fifita- The giant man has done some growing up throughout his rugby league career. Fifita made headlines for the wrong reasons in recent years but has since progressed into one of the best forwards in the game which resulted him being awarded the captaincy for this week's match-up with the Raiders. Fifita has featured for Australia, New South Wales and the Indigenous All Stars and won a premiership with the Sharks in 2016.
9. Jake Friend- The Roosters captain has turned his career around after a string of off-field indiscretions. The 28-year-old has played over 200 NRL games, won a premiership and featured in one Test for the Aussies.
10. Ryan James- The 26-year-old burst onto the scene with his giant stature and dreadlocks and continues to knock on the door of Blues' Origin selection but must take his game to the next level to do so. He has represented the Indigenous All-Stars on four occasions.
11. Wade Graham- After beginning his career as a young 17-year-old in the halves for the Panthers, Graham soon established himself as an elite back rower at the Sharks and has gone to represent Australia, NSW and the Indigenous All-Stars.
12. Joel Thompson- Thompson first debuted at Canberra before movign to the Dragons and becoming a fan favourite. The back rower moved to Manly for the 2018 season which he may regret after his side's off-field dramas and his former club's strong start to the year. He's played in six games for the Indigenous All-Stars.
13. Sam Thaiday- He's never shy of the camera. Also a comedian of the game, Thaiday has been a loyal servant to his beloved Broncos and Queensland sides featuring heavily in the Maroon's decade of dominance. The 32-year-old has played over 30 Tests for the Aussies and has played for the Indigenous All Stars as he closes in on the 300-game mark.
INTERCHANGE
14. Tyrone Peachey- A versatile utility, Peachey can play just about anywhere on the field and has been a regular fill-in for the Panthers at just about any position due to ongoing injury-crises'. The 26-year-old first debuted at the Sharks before making the move out west as he pushes his case for a NSW Origin call-up.
15. Nathan Peats- Peats got his first taste of Origin footy in the Blues unlosable series in 2017. The 27-year-old first debuted at the Rabbitohs before moving to Parramatta in a short stay which ended abruptly as the Eels were force to unload players immediately for breaching the salary cap in 2016. Peats has played three games for the Indigenous All Stars.
16. Jack Bird- The talented youngster burst onto the scene for Cronulla immediately making a name for himself, despite initially being a Dragons junior. In just his second season of first grade, Bird represented NSW and the Indigenous All Stars a year later. The big bodied, yet agile back moved to Brisbane on a lucrative deal in 2018 but hasn't nailed down a regular position in the side.
17. Latrell Mitchell- Boy, are there big wraps on this kid. Mitchell debuted in 2016 for the Roosters and has shown his capabilities with the ball on multiple occasions. With pace and a powerful fend, Mitchell could soon develop into one of the greatest players of the game. He played for the Indigenous All Stars in 2017.
18th Man: Josh Addo-Carr- The Fox- blink and he's gone. Addo-Carr debuted for the Tigers in 2016 before making the move south last season where his career has taken off. After just 45 games and already 40 tries, he is considered a strong chance to make his NSW debut this year. An honourable 18th man.
