David Polkinghorne

Kaeo Weekes aims for State of Origin selection, backed by a NSW great, as he competes against older fullbacks.

The Canberra Times

He's already got the backing of a NSW Blues great as a player "in the wings just waiting".

Now Canberra Raiders speed machine Kaeo Weekes hopes he's a realistic chance of playing State of Origin.

Weekes is one of the best young fullbacks in the NRL, with his devastating pace able to split open opposition defences in the blink of an eye.

While the Blues currently have James Tedesco and Dylan Edwards duking it out for the NSW No.1 jersey, they're both in their 30s.

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