Weymans’s rise in 2009 has been nothing short of astounding, and his form for the Dragons has been impossible for the selectors to ignore.

He has scored a spot on the bench, and he will be feeling right at home with fellow Dragons players Ben Creagh and Justin Poore in the team.

Weyman played only 47 first grade games in his six seasons in Canberra, but has flourished under Wayne Bennett and is a big part of the Dragons’ 2009 success.

“Poorey and Horse (Weyman) are in career-best form - they’re two of the best front-rowers going around and I’m sure they’re equally excited (to be named),” Creagh said.

Back in Moruya, Weyman’s family are understandably delighted at his selection.

“He’s done so well this year and it’s all good,” sister Amber Weyman said.

“The news was leaked early out west, so we had relatives ringing up from Canberra, Orange and Cowra.”

Especially proud is Weyman’s father, Moruya Sharks legend Ack Weyman.

“He’s stoked, he’s so happy,” Amber said.

“He’s even happier that he has done it playing for the Dragons, because he is a Dragons fan.”

Batemans Bay’s Ben Cross, who made his Origin debut last year, had simple advice for Weyman.

“My advice would be just to enjoy it,” he said.

“It may be the pinnacle of rugby league, and exceed the quality of international matches, but in the end, it is just a game of footy. The reason he is there, and Craig (NSW coach Craig Bellamy) will tell him this, is what he has been doing at club level, and if he does that he’ll be right.”