HESS IS SET TO FIRE FOR QUEENSLAND IN DECIDER
MAROONS bolter Coen Hess is riding high on confidence and will use Queensland hit-man Dylan Napa’s Origin II domination as inspiration for the decider.
Hess ran for a game-high 220m in North Queensland’s thrilling 14-12 win against Penrith on Saturday, less than 72 hours after his State of Origin debut. Speaking publicly for the first time since his Queensland selection, the 20-year-old Cowboys sensation said he would be better prepared for Game Three at Suncorp Stadium on July 12 having had a taste of the Origin arena.
“I’ve had a bit of a feel of the game now,” Hess said.
“I know how fast it is. I know all the plays and shapes now. I will be going into the camp a lot more confident. It’s all about confidence. The more you play the better you go.”
Hess doesn’t have to look far for inspiration.
Fiery red-head prop Napa had a mediocre Origin debut in Game One but exploded with a game-changing performance at ANZ Stadium.
Napa was instrumental in swinging momentum Queensland’s way with his hard-running and defence.
“Naps would have felt a lot more confident in that second game having been in the system,” Hess said.