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IT'S the Josh Reynolds we've come to know and love.
The Canterbury Bulldogs scrapper has chased, bled and battled his entire life just to wear the NSW Blues no. 6 jumper.
So now that he's here, good luck trying to pry the sky-blue jumper from his back.
CHOOSE YOUR GREATEST ORIGIN TEAM
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While others have been quick to assume Reynolds is a short-term fix for NSW, promoted by coach Laurie Daley only on the basis of replacing Roosters five-eighth James Maloney, as halves partner Mitchell Pearce serves his behavioural penance, the Bulldogs livewire has admitted he has no plans of going anywhere.
Asked if he was out to prove he was more than just a one-hit wonder, Reynolds replied: "Definitely.
"Many things have happened over the last couple of years and there's been a few different combinations and for myself and Trent (Hodkinson), it's about playing our own game and hopefully we can do the job.
PEARCE PAYS THE PRICE FOR BOOZY BLUNDER
NSW duo Josh Reynolds and Trent Hodkinson. Source: News Corp Australia
"I take a lot of confidence out of them putting belief in us and people can have their own sayings, but I know I'm not the silkiest player going around and Trent could probably tell you the same.
"We're just guys that I know he's got my back and he knows I've got his.
"I think that goes a long way, you can be the most talented player in the world, but not trust the guys inside you and I think that's one area where we're never going to let each other down and that definitely the culture that we're trying to build.''
HODKINSON'S A $500 A WEEK MIRACLE
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In just 48-hours of Blues camp there is a noticeable shift in mindset ahead of Wednesday night's Origin opener.
Where once the Blues privately would have feared facing the lethal Maroons artillery, Daley's 2014 squad have gathered yearning for the challenge of ending Queensland's eight-year reign.
Even Reynolds, facing-off in a personal duel that usually only occurs in boyhood dreams, is salivating at the prospect of taking on Maroons pivot Johnathan Thurston.
DALEY ADDS BITE TO NSW SIDE
NSW coach Laurie Daley talks to Josh Reynolds. Source: News Corp Australia
"It's awesome, he's obviously one of the best if not the best player in the world and it really excites me that I get to go up against him on the big stage,'' Reynolds said.
"They're the guys that you chase.
"They're the guys who have set the benchmark for years now and I really can't wait to challenge myself.
"People say, are you nervous? I'm not nervous, I'm just really excited to challenge myself against someone who has done so many things in the game."
KENT: ARE THE CHAMPS OVER THE HILL?
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Reynolds appeared in just one match for the Blues in last year's series, going unused in Origin I before providing a brief cameo in Origin II.
The 25-year-old says the increased responsibility of directing the Blues was a discussion he had already had with the NSW coaching staff.
"Its definitely different in the fact that I know what my role, obviously I'm in the halves and that's what I've got to do,'' Reynolds said.
GALLEN CALLS MAROONS FANS 'TWO-HEADS'
NSW State of Origin half Josh Reynolds. Source: News Corp Australia
"Laurie and a few of the boys have already spoken to me saying me and Trent need to control the team, even though it is a bit of a daunting thing.
"You've got guys like Gal, Lewie, Haynsey that have played so many Origin games already.
"You've got to come in here and sort of try and put your stamp on things and try and run the boys around the park.''
And while his overall experience at the Origin level may still be in its infancy, there's no denying his passion to beat Queensland is ingrained.
PEARCE A NSW ORIGIN SCAPEGOAT: THURSTON
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"I definitely don't like them (Queenslanders), I'm not going to lie,'' Reynolds said.
"I know for a fact they're saying the same thing. I don't hate the players, its just that I'm proud of where I'm from and if there's someone else whose putting it against us, its just like week to week footy, I don't like any other team I play.
"But this another step up because its just such a big stage and I just can't wait because it means so much to me.
"I'll never forget playing that game last year, warming up on the sidelines because obviously they're very close at Suncorp, there were some good calls.
"Lucky I've got thick skin, lets just say that.''
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