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QUEENSLAND hierarchy have dismissed concerns over Justin Hodges' availability for Origin I after the star centre failed to finish training on the Gold Coast.
The Maroons had a disrupted start to preparations, with key trio Cameron Smith, Billy Slater and Hodges sitting out the first of two sessions at their new Sanctuary Cove base.
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Greg Inglis and Justin Hodges at Queensland State of Origin team training. Source: News Corp Australia
While extended squad members Jake Friend and Will Chambers filled the void in the morning session, Smith, Slater and Hodges left early to have ice baths.
Four hours later, Smith and Slater were on deck and trained strongly, but Hodges pulled the pin midway through the afternoon session.
The 31-year-old, who has played six games for the Broncos since rupturing his achilles last August, spoke briefly on the sidelines before leaving training with Maroons medicos.
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Hodges suffered a minor ankle injury against the Titans last Friday night but it is understood the Maroons ace's decision to finish early was a precautionary move.
Maroons forward Corey Parker said Smith, Hodges and Slater, who had his knee bandaged, are feeling the effects of club action last weekend.
"It's just minor bumps from the weekend's games," Parker said. "We don't play until next Wednesday so it's probably in everyone's best interests that they get them freshened up and right for the start."
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Justin Hodges leaves training early. Source: News Corp Australia
With Hodges confident of playing, the veteran three-quarter is one of several Maroons determined to maintain the rage after the pain of NSW's most recent successes.
Parker played three games in two losing campaigns in 2004-05 before being axed, spending six years in exile as he waited patiently for a second chance.
"There's a few of us mature players and it does hurt," he says, recalling Queensland's dark days.
"I guess not only are you representing each other and your families, it's the entire state. Millions of fans are involved and there's an expectation.
Justin Hodges leaves training with the team physio. Source: News Corp Australia
"In '04-05, when I played and we were beaten, I spent six years on the sideline.
"The passion and desire to want to wear that jersey again had never left me.
"Back then, I probably didn't respect or understand it (the Maroon jumper) to the degree it deserved.
"Six years is a long time to watch your mates run around. It's been a good journey."
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