Prince ready to lead for QLD
June 9th 2008 08:41
Scott Prince finally gets his chance in the Origin arena
Darren Lockyer's injury has sent Scott Prince the chance for Origin redemption.
Like a man in jail, Prince has been set free to finally blaze the trail of doubt that all Queensland selectors have placed on him these past couple of years.
But this time, Prince won't let anyone pull him over. This time, glory can be his in the most challenging arena rugby league has to offer.
Despite the pressure infront of him, Prince won't be a laughing pig, nor will he be fooled by his call-up to the big time. This Wednesday night, the Gold Coast Titan will have bums off seats as he sets about trying to force the Maroons into a decider at ANZ stadium in three weeks.
The issue surrounding Prince's ability to perform on the big stage will be answered in two days time. In the long run, this could make or break Prince's reputation as one of the finest footballers to grace the NRL.
Will he be the wrong one? The Blues forwards will test him out for sure. Prince will get harassed in defence and flashed when he has the ball.
There will be blood, sweat and tears all over the grass at Suncorp. There will be slashed faces and crook arms, but Prince will fight with his bare palms to ensure victory for Queensland.
He'll put up bombs high enough to light up like flare guns in the sky. The Prince will be coming to get NSW.
There will be no protective vests for any of the 34 players that take the field come Wednesday.
Drama will hang like a voodoo hex in Origin two and Prince will be right in the thick of it. No doubt Prince, with his footballing prowess, can fly high for the Maroons.
If he does perform the miracle the Maroons need to defend this series, everyone in QLD should tattoo a big 'S' on their chest.
A man with his finesse and experience has the potential to dominate the Origin arena. The crowd at Suncorp will give Prince the buzz faster than students making paper aeroplanes.
Understand that Prince himself has played Origin back in 2004 and did not disappoint in his three appearances. His good form however went un-noticed by QLD selectors and Prince couldn't stand it any longer.
Even in 2008, when he is arguably the form player in the competiton, Prince, until now, had no chance to stamp his authority in a maroon jumper.
Now that he has a chance to show what he's got, Prince's swift and fast ball skills will be one's not even cherished old warriors of Origin's past can afford to miss.
The secret to Prince's game comes from his abililty to plan ahead and play with instinct.
Whether it be running the ball from his own half or kicking in the opposition twenty, Prince will always cause problems, no less than that, no questions asked.
For NSW, it might be a good idea not to underestimate a QLD side without Darren Lockyer. Although his aura will be missed, the maroons must have belief that Prince can do the job.
Although he will be in the red and with a target on his back, Prince has the necessary arsenal to cause bigger problems than the Blues can imagine.
The task will be hard, but Prince has waited for this moment all his career. Nor he or QLD will pack their bags just yet.
Through the worse case scenarios or the best means, Prince will no doubt leave a lasting impression as he tries to succeed the man that has made Origin his own masterpiece.
Through all the history, Scotty Prince will look around and realise on Wednesday night that he too is a Queenslander and miracles do happen.
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