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Blues prepared for Qld go-slow tactics

NSW captain Boyd Cordner says the Blues have a plan to combat Queensland if they choose to employ spoiling tactics in next week's State of Origin decider.

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NSW will be prepared for anything Queensland throw at them in Wednesday's Origin decider. (AAP)

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NSW skipper Boyd Cordner says the Blues are prepared to combat any Queensland go-slow tactics in next week's State of Origin decider.

After their forwards were dominated in game one, the Maroons are widely expected to attempt to slow the ruck down in a bid to play the game on their terms.

NSW's big men laid the platform in their side's emphatic 38-6 win in Perth, running for 1691 metres compared to Queensland's 968m.

The Blues forwards were able to get quick play-the-balls and dominate the ruck, while Felise Kaufusi was the only Maroons forward to run for over 100 metres.

Dylan Napa ran for just 23m and Jarrod Wallace accumulated 47m, resulting in the front-row pair being dropped for Joe Ofahengaue and Christian Welch.

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Kevin Walters' men are tipped to respond by pushing the limits in the tackle.

NSW coach Brad Fittler said he would consider seeking a meeting with NRL referees boss Bernard Sutton while Cordner said they were prepared for anything the Maroons threw at them.

"They're going to a different team after a loss," Cordner said.

"Any team after an Origin loss, they come out totally different. We're going to be expecting a tougher match. That's Queensland.

"If they want to do that (slow down the play the ball), we've got a game plan ourselves.

"We'll keep sticking to that and I'm sure if everyone executes their role, we'll be fine."

After their game two win, Fittler lashed Maroons lock Josh McGuire for a late shot on James Maloney in the dying moments.

Fittler said he could still seek a meeting with NRL head of football Graham Annesley and Sutton to seek clarity on interpretations and raise his concerns.

"We'll see. All the times we've done it I don't know much reaction we get," Fittler said.


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