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Paul Gallen is one of the toughest and most passionate players ever to wear a New South Wales jersey but Queensland great Chris Close says he still doesnt deserve a State of Origin farewell.Gallen, who is due to play his final Origin game, made his Blues debut in 2006 - coincidentally, that was also the year the Maroons started their triumphant era of 10 series wins in 11 years.However, among the heartbreak there is one highlight.In 2014, Gallen captained the Blues to their solitary series victory but not even that can mask a dismal Origin record of just 15 wins from 23 previous attempts - a record not lost on Close.Hes a great player - hes been captain in six of the 10 losing Origin series for New South Wales; thats fantastic, Close told ESPN with more than a hint of sarcasm.I dont wish Paul Gallen any harm but its an absolute fact. I think hes a good player but I dont think hes a superstar.Gallen has always been as unpopular as daylight saving in Queensland, and its a status he is more than happy to embrace.His confrontational football style made him public enemy No. 1 in Queensland a very long time ago, and hes adopted a similarly aggressive approach off the field.Gallen famously described the Maroons fans as two-heads, and he fired another parting shot ahead of his Origin swansong.Ill say one thing about Queenslanders, I think theyre bad winners to be honest with you, Gallen said. I think theres a respectful hatred there.Theres that many times I go to Queensland with the Australian side and everyone says wed love to have you as a Queenslander any day of the week and I find that an insult.Its difficult to imagine Close as one of those Queenslanders. In fact, you get the feeling that the mere sight of the Cronulla captain in Origin III will infuriate him.Gallen escaped charge for a late slinging tackle on Parramatta hooker Isaac de Gois in an NRL match - fuelling Queenslands long-held belief that New South Wales receive preferential treatment.What a grubby act. If he can sit and watch that and justify it then hes a grub, Close said.Hes not learning from his past. I remember he got interviewed years ago and he said he wanted to show his kids that he wasnt the person that everybody thinks he is.He hasnt changed one bit. Gene Shue Jersey . The home side created most of the chances but struggled to break down Braunschweigs resilient defence, resulting in the Bundesligas 1,000th scoreless draw. Rasheed Wallace Jersey . 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