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We can win series: Maroons
By Michael Crutcher
June 16, 2005
A DEFIANT Queensland forward pack insisted the same Maroons team torched by Andrew Johns last night could rebound in the Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium on July 6.
Carl Webb and Brad Thorn lifted the tone in a downcast Queensland dressingroom by insisting NSW had not dented the Maroons' confidence with the 32-22 win at Telstra Stadium.
"We were right in that game and there was no way we were dominated," Webb said.
"There were a few things that went against us with the bounce of the ball and calls that could have gone our way but didn't.
"But it's pointless going on about those things. It's going to be an interesting decider."
Thorn said Queensland missed a vital chance to seize momentum before the Blues steamed from a halftime deficit to an eight-point lead in as many minutes.
Captain Darren Lockyer said his players could "hold their heads high and go to Brisbane with some confidence".
Webb expects to be available for the final match despite suffering a groin injury that prevented him from returning to the field after his first 26-minute burst.
"It's just an injury that's been really bloody annoying me," Webb said.
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"It would be easier if I had broken my leg because I could cop that.
"I felt it go when I was running to the attacking line. I lost power and I couldn't move laterally and I didn't want to be a burden on the team."
The Maroons at least escaped without any long-term injuries, although the North Queensland Cowboys contingent collected bumps that could affect them when they resume after this weekend's NRL bye.
Matt Sing (corked calf) and Matt Bowen (sternum) will undergo further examinations with Cowboys teammate Webb.
Thorn sat in the rooms with an ice pack strapped to his troublesome sternum and without too many smiles about his first Origin try.
He should remember it fondly after the pain of defeat wears off because there aren't many front-rowers who could match the way he collected a Lockyer bomb by outreaching Blues fullback Anthony Minichiello.
Thorn displayed the lineout jumping skills he learnt during his recent rugby union stint. His former All Black teammate Greg Somerville certainly noticed.
"He sent me a text saying 'I didn't think you could jump without someone lifting you'," Thorn said in reference to union's lineout lifting.
"It was good because I wanted to win badly and I knew that scoring a try would contribute to that.
"But they had that period in the second half where they took the momentum away from us."
Thorn believed the same Queensland team that led 12-8 at halftime last night could claim the decider and Webb at least wants to retain his starting position.
** i know we have few qld'ers here so what are your views do u reckon your team can still beat our re-born NSW squad.....i dont think they have much of a chance now that we have played a winning game together as a team. **
By Michael Crutcher
June 16, 2005
A DEFIANT Queensland forward pack insisted the same Maroons team torched by Andrew Johns last night could rebound in the Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium on July 6.
Carl Webb and Brad Thorn lifted the tone in a downcast Queensland dressingroom by insisting NSW had not dented the Maroons' confidence with the 32-22 win at Telstra Stadium.
"We were right in that game and there was no way we were dominated," Webb said.
"There were a few things that went against us with the bounce of the ball and calls that could have gone our way but didn't.
"But it's pointless going on about those things. It's going to be an interesting decider."
Thorn said Queensland missed a vital chance to seize momentum before the Blues steamed from a halftime deficit to an eight-point lead in as many minutes.
Captain Darren Lockyer said his players could "hold their heads high and go to Brisbane with some confidence".
Webb expects to be available for the final match despite suffering a groin injury that prevented him from returning to the field after his first 26-minute burst.
"It's just an injury that's been really bloody annoying me," Webb said.
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"It would be easier if I had broken my leg because I could cop that.
"I felt it go when I was running to the attacking line. I lost power and I couldn't move laterally and I didn't want to be a burden on the team."
The Maroons at least escaped without any long-term injuries, although the North Queensland Cowboys contingent collected bumps that could affect them when they resume after this weekend's NRL bye.
Matt Sing (corked calf) and Matt Bowen (sternum) will undergo further examinations with Cowboys teammate Webb.
Thorn sat in the rooms with an ice pack strapped to his troublesome sternum and without too many smiles about his first Origin try.
He should remember it fondly after the pain of defeat wears off because there aren't many front-rowers who could match the way he collected a Lockyer bomb by outreaching Blues fullback Anthony Minichiello.
Thorn displayed the lineout jumping skills he learnt during his recent rugby union stint. His former All Black teammate Greg Somerville certainly noticed.
"He sent me a text saying 'I didn't think you could jump without someone lifting you'," Thorn said in reference to union's lineout lifting.
"It was good because I wanted to win badly and I knew that scoring a try would contribute to that.
"But they had that period in the second half where they took the momentum away from us."
Thorn believed the same Queensland team that led 12-8 at halftime last night could claim the decider and Webb at least wants to retain his starting position.
** i know we have few qld'ers here so what are your views do u reckon your team can still beat our re-born NSW squad.....i dont think they have much of a chance now that we have played a winning game together as a team. **
GO QUEENSLAND
