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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Crichton aims to silence doubters amid form slump - The Untold Story

Blues centre Stephen Crichton is locked in and hoping for a return to his best in the Origin opener. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

NSW centre Stephen Crichton has welcomed the rest from a gruelling NRL campaign, insisting he'll be ready to prove his critics wrong and vindicate his selection in the State of Origin series opener.

The Canterbury captain has been battling a shoulder issue since Good Friday and has frequently had to undergo painkilling to get on the field for the Bulldogs during a season of struggle.

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