'Proud to represent Queensland': Maroons skipper Ali Brigginshaw puts an end to retirement speculation

Ali Brigginshaw has put an end to the speculation around her representative future.

The Maroons skipper has been at the centre of reports that she could be set to hang up her boots at a representative level following game three of the Origin series.

Brigginshaw had made no comments on her rumoured retirement ahead of the dead rubber clash, with teammates confirming they were unaware if she had made a call.

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The Blues sealed a sensational series victory in game two at Allianz, although the fallout of the match saw Brigginshaw face a wave of heavy criticism from fans.

Brigginshaw's wife Kate took to Instagram to expose the cruel nature of some comments made about the Maroons star.

The 35-year-old has not missed an Origin clash since the 2019 season - a statistic Brigginshaw hopes she can continue into next year.

"I do want to keep playing on," she said when asked if she was considering retirement.

"I think people just look at your age and think that is enough. There were still comments tonight out there about when I'm going to retire.

"I still love my footy and if I get picked, I get picked. I'm not saying people have to pick me just because I've been here before. I want to prove that I can play in this jersey and hopefully I did that tonight.

"I will do whatever it takes for this jersey. I've had some great people to look up to who have worn this jersey, and I'm just really proud to represent Queensland.

"I will do anything, play any position I'm ever asked, I don't really carry on.

Brigginshaw admitted the vile comments she received "upset" her family, although the mass support she had from others was "unbelievable" to experience.

Having been a leading force in developing the women's game, Queensland coach Tahnee Norris said that no one but Brigginshaw should make her the call on her career.

"It is her decision, not mine," Norris said.

"It is up to her when she makes that call but I have the upmost respect for what she's done and how she's handled the last few weeks. It's just wrong what's happened in the past two weeks.

"I have so much respect for her and what she brings to not only this team, what she's done for women's rugby league, how she's led this Maroons team, people don't understand or see that.

"Ali is a true Origin player and she is a true leader of this team."

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Norris recognised that although Brigginshaw's selection was questioned by many, the veteran playmaker's talent is what gets her into representative levels.

"She plays herself into teams, we pick her, it is as simple as that," she continued.

"She said just then, she will play any position. She will do anything that is asked of her just to play for Queensland.

"She is the real leader of Queensland and she deserves that spot."