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Why Jack Wighton believes Corey Horsburgh should play State of …<\/p>\n

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Jack Wighton hasn\u2019t explicitly given reasons for why Corey Horsburgh should play State of Origin, but his public remarks\u2014especially those from fellow Queensland legend Christian Welch\u2014highlight what Wighton and others see as Horsburgh\u2019s standout qualities:<\/p>\n

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Fiery aggression and on-field intensity<\/p>\n

Welch called Horsburgh a \u201cfiery bugger \u2026 full of aggression,\u201d noting the kind of energy Queensland fans would love .<\/p>\n

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Charismatic personality and fighting spirit<\/p>\n

He added that \u201chis personality and his traits \u2026 Queenslanders would love to get behind Corey,\u201d suggesting that Horsburgh brings both flair and emotional impact to the team .<\/p>\n

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So it\u2019s likely that from Wighton\u2019s perspective\u2014based on shared team environments and understanding of what makes a successful Origin player\u2014Horsburgh\u2019s physicality, aggression, and character are key reasons he belongs in contention.<\/p>\n

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Notably, there\u2019s no direct quote from Wighton himself on this topic; rather, it\u2019s through his teammates\u2019 public support that we can infer his stance.<\/p>\n

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Would you like additional context\u2014such as recent Origin selection news, current form or stats for Corey Horsburgh?<\/p>\n\n

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