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MAROONS coach Mal Meninga has declared he will not resign if a NSW victory on Wednesday heralds the demise of the most successful dynasty in Origin history.
Meninga plans to lead the Maroons for a 10th campaign next season, regardless of whether he suffers his first series defeat in Origin II at ANZ Stadium.
Meninga is Origin's greatest coach and there is a belief a Blues triumph could convince the Maroons mentor to pass the baton to assistant Kevin Walters.
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Mal Meninga and Cam Smith. Source: News Corp Australia
On the eve of his 26th game as Queensland coach, Meninga says Wednesday's result will have no bearing on his QRL contract, which expires after next year's series.
"My tenure will not driven by the result," Meninga said.
"If we do happen to lose this year, well I don't think that should play any part in whether I retire or not, simple as that.
"Whether I'm doing a good job or not is the key.''
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Meninga, who has won a record 17 of 25 Origin games as coach, is facing greater off-field demands now than when he accepted the Maroons post in 2006.
The 32-game Origin veteran turns 54 next month and admits the birth of his two sons in the past three years has added to family responsibilities away from football.
But Meninga says his passion has not been eroded and will chalk-up a decade as Queensland coach if the players want him on deck next season.
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"My family situation makes things a little bit harder, but I'm still passionate about what I do and I wouldn't do it if I wasn't," he said.
"I have always maintained that if I believe that I have something to offer, I will keep going, but I will be guided by the players.
"I have had a lot to do with this fantastic group over a long period of time and if they are getting tired of me and I'm not doing a good job in their minds, I'll move on.
"I understand it's important you move on at the right time. But I want to go on. That will be guided by not only how I feel, but how the players feel."
Cam Smith and Mal Meninga at training. Source: News Corp Australia
Meninga has a succession plan in place, adding Walters to his coaching staff this season.
But Walters said he would be surprised if NSW's first series win since 2005 forced Meninga into retirement.
"Mal's as relaxed as possible but everyone is aware of what's at stake," Walters said.
"Regardless of what happens (tonight), I don't see this being the time for Mal to move on.
"He loves it and the boys love working and playing under him. Mal will decide when he feels it's right to go, not when someone else thinks it.
"It will be his call to decide when he's had enough."
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Mal Meninga at Queensland State of Origin training. Source: News Corp Australia
Queensland forward Chris McQueen urged Meninga not to walk away.
"I hope he goes on," he said. "He's very passionate, very intense about what we do at Origin level.
"I didn't have a lot to do with him before he came to this team, but he puts the drive into the players to go out and perform for the state."
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