He's only 20 though.......... Paul Green has given a frank assessment suggesting that he's not ready.
"North Queensland coach Paul Green believes backrower Coen Hess isn't ready for State of Origin selection - yet.
Already pencilled in for State of Origin selection, Coen Hess will have no doubt had Maroons coach Kevin Walters reaching for the permanent marker after North Queensland's 32-26 NRL win over Gold Coast.
But Cowboys coach Paul Green could not give his Origin blessing to Hess - yet.
In just his fifth start, the 20-year-old backrower proved the difference with two barnstorming second-half tries in which he carried four defenders over the line each time.
Queensland coach and selector Walters witnessed the powerhouse display from one of the best seats in the house as a Fox Sports TV commentator on Saturday night.
And he liked what he saw.
"Kevvie is scribbling in his Maroons notebook," fellow TV commentator and Maroons great Gary Belcher said.
Green believed it was a matter of time before Hess played Origin - just not yet.
"It's probably a bit early. He's still learning," he said.
"He has only played a handful of first grade games.
"Definitely one day. I think he is tailor made for Origin but it might be a bit early just yet."
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/03/26/nq-coach-green-says-hess-not-origin-ready
