Pick me for Origin - Wendell Sailor. WENDELL Sailor has labelled himself the Maroons' version of Winter Olympics accidental hero Steven Bradbury, but his improbable Origin cameo is gaining steam.

Queensland coach Mal Meninga declared yesterday a sensational Origin rebirth for 34-year-old Sailor, after eight years in the wilderness, a firm possibility.

Meninga has slammed suggestions the evergreen Dragons flyer is merely a fallback option for a Maroons camp seeking a historic fourth straight crown.

Sailor has produced an age-defying purple patch over the opening month of 2009 to turn back the clock to his glory days as a Broncos favourite.

Meninga argues his unique charisma and wealth of experience could yet prove a trump card.

Sailor has likened his claims for a Cinderella-like second coming in the Origin arena to speed skater Bradbury's gold medal at the 2002 Winter Games.

The flamboyant flyer mused he would need a mini-miracle to wear Maroon again, given the backline riches at Meninga's disposal.

"Nah, I think they've got too many good players," Sailor said. "If it's like Steve Bradbury and everybody's falling down, I'm certainly available.

"But you've got Darius Boyd, Israel Folau, Justin Hodges, Karmichael Hunt, Matty Bowen - you don't need Sailor, I don't think."

Sailor played the last of his 14 Origin matches in 2001 after making his debut in 1996. He also played for Queensland in the 1997 Super League Tri-Nations, in addition to 16 Tests and five Super League Tests.

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Pick me for Origin - Wendell Sailor. WENDELL Sailor has labelled himself the Maroons' version of Winter Olympics accidental hero Steven Bradbury, but his improbable Origin cameo is gaining steam.

Queensland coach Mal Meninga declared yesterday a sensational Origin rebirth for 34-year-old Sailor, after eight years in the wilderness, a firm possibility.

Meninga has slammed suggestions the evergreen Dragons flyer is merely a fallback option for a Maroons camp seeking a historic fourth straight crown.

Sailor has produced an age-defying purple patch over the opening month of 2009 to turn back the clock to his glory days as a Broncos favourite.

Meninga argues his unique charisma and wealth of experience could yet prove a trump card.

Sailor has likened his claims for a Cinderella-like second coming in the Origin arena to speed skater Bradbury's gold medal at the 2002 Winter Games.

The flamboyant flyer mused he would need a mini-miracle to wear Maroon again, given the backline riches at Meninga's disposal.

"Nah, I think they've got too many good players," Sailor said. "If it's like Steve Bradbury and everybody's falling down, I'm certainly available.

"But you've got Darius Boyd, Israel Folau, Justin Hodges, Karmichael Hunt, Matty Bowen - you don't need Sailor, I don't think."

Sailor played the last of his 14 Origin matches in 2001 after making his debut in 1996. He also played for Queensland in the 1997 Super League Tri-Nations, in addition to 16 Tests and five Super League Tests.

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