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PAUL Gallen deserves better. He deserves to win. But he knows time is running out.
While the Blues have had to endure the anguish of Queensland's near decade-long dominance, for Gallen it cuts deeper than the rest.
The NSW captain has played a role in all eight losing series as Queensland's Origin juggernaut has wreaked havoc on the Blues.
Paul Gallen arrives in Brisbane on Sunday. Picture: Darren England Source: News Corp Australia
By his own admission, Gallen only has two years left to finally beat the Maroons.
If the unthinkable happens and Queensland continue their record winning streak, Gallen will finish his Origin career with 10 consecutive series defeats.
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"I concede that," Gallen said. "Next year will be my last year, for sure. But I am only worried about this year. Hopefully we can get the job done."
The most passionate player in rugby league has been left heartbroken by the losses. No player in either side would be happier with a series win.
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The photographs stay with us all in NSW — Gallen dragging himself off the field without any reward.
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"Unfortunately for me, I have had a very checkered (Origin) career," Gallen told The Daily Telegraph.
"Of the eight series, I have only played in all three games three times — 2008, 2011 and 2012.
"The three times I have had a crack in the deciders — those losses have been heartbreaking.
"It's been hard. What do you do? Not turn up. Last year I had to pull out of the decider.
"My Australian career has been great. I have played the last 30-odd Tests straight.
"But I believe I have always played well at this (Origin) level."
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Two of Gallen's Origin games were dead rubbers.
"I don't like losing,'' he said. "But Origin is such a privilege to be a part of. I feel honoured to be here again.
"I want to go out and perform to the level I know I can and if everyone plays to their ability, I am sure we can get the job done."
Gallen and his NSW teammates have looked relaxed and calm during their five-night stay at the Novotel Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour.
The Blues thrived on being away from the pressure of Sydney.
They flew into Brisbane on Sunday night but no matter where they are, NSW will always hate Queensland.
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"There is genuine hatred between the two states," Gallen said. "They hate us too, believe me.
"That's the way it is. No one can deny it. It's not an evil hatred. It is a hatred that fires the two states up.
"That's why Origin is so great and that's why it is the best spectacle in Australian sport, bar none.
"It is respectful hatred, if there is such a thing. The fans love the brutality of it, how brutal it is.
"They love the speed and skill. It's the pinnacle of rugby league. It's the best of the best. There is no place to hide out there."
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