State of Origin eligibility rules are under fresh scrutiny, with ARLC chairman Peter V'landys confirming a major review is on the table.
Vlandys said the current system unfairly blocks players from representing tier-one nations like New Zealand and England while still playing Origin.
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"If you’ve played your footy in Australia before the age of 13 and you are eligible to play Origin, why shouldn’t you be able to?" V'landys told The Sydney Morning Herald.
The review follows rising frustration from players caught in the eligibility grey zone, including Victor Radley and Kalyn Ponga.
Radley, who chose to play for England in 2022, remains barred from representing New South Wales due to the current rules.
"I'll start by saying that I'm not looking for them to change it, because I made the decision knowing what the rules were," Radley told Wide World of Sports.
"I feel like it would only be a positive thing for the international game if they did allow the tiering system to be scrapped."
The rule divide allows players from tier-two nations - like Samoa and Tonga - to represent both their heritage and their state.
Stars like Jarome Luai and Brian To'o have become Origin regulars while pledging allegiance to Samoa internationally.
Meanwhile, players with Kiwi or English heritage must choose one or the other, forcing many to bypass their roots.
V’landys said any rule change would apply only to tier-one nations, to level the playing field.
"It’s a polarising idea," he said.
"When we’ve consulted on any possible Origin eligibility changes some people have loved it, others hated it."
V'landys stressed the game needs both a strong Origin and international calendar moving forward.
"We want a strong international game and calendar, and we want Australia to be challenged," he said.
"We want to respect the players and the nations they want to play for, and the argument for change is one we’ll consider."
With more players caught in the middle, pressure is building for change ahead of next year's State of Origin series.