WHO SAID WHAT ABOUT STATE OF ORIGIN ONE:
"(Media critics) are wrong. They are a fantastic bunch of fellas, some of the greats of the game, who keep proving the critics wrong - as a coach that is sensational." - Queensland coach MAL MENINGA dismissing criticism of his team's age.
"We were out on our feet but we found the effort - somehow - to get it done." - Maroons skipper CAMERON SMITH describes the dying stages of the game.
"They will be back for game two - there's a headline for you." - NSW coach LAURIE DALEY sticks by beleaguered halves MITCHELL PEARCE and TRENT HODKINSON in the face of sometimes intense criticism.
"I should have set it up in a better position - that was fatigue." - Blues captain ROBBIE FARAH blames himself for JOSH DUGAN'S poor shot at field goal in the game's final minutes.
"I've been at the 'G before when it's been a sellout. It's a huge atmosphere. I'm sure we're going to get plenty of support down there from the Victorians." - BILLY SLATER talks of the hostile atmosphere that's going to face NSW in game two at the MCG.
"We've been there before, we know what it's all about. It's about getting in that right field position ... right-footed kicker, left-hand side of the post." - COOPER CRONK, who kicked the match-winning field goal, explains why his successful effort looked silky smooth, in comparison to NSW's disastrous effort.
