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Trent Merrin feared his representative rugby league career was finished after he was overlooked for NSW in this years State of Origin series.But the star Penrith back-rower now has the chance to establish himself as a long-term No.13 for Australia in Saturdays Test against New Zealand in Perth.Merrin, 27 made his Test debut for Australia in the Anzac Test in May last year, but hasnt been part of the rugby league rep scene since.It was the toughest part of my career so far, Merrin said on Tuesday.The best thing about it is I have learnt so much about myself and how to combat it and how to work through it and know what it is like to miss out on something like thatIt is something that really hurts but there was a lesson there.There were personal challenges I faced during it. You start to doubt yourself and a lot of negatives come into the mind about not playing in the rep scene again and it is really a mentally challenging position.Corey Parker was passed over for selection in coach Mal Meningas 24-man Four Nations squad after announcing his NRL retirement. That leaves his Kangaroos lock spot up for grabs. Merrin will be chosen there for the nib Stadium clash against the Kiwis and it is a spot he wants to make his own.That is my goal and that is my dream, to be the next No.13 for Australia, Merrin said.That is something I really want to make my own.I just have to have a humble approach to it all and work really hard and prepare well and take it out there on Saturday night.Merrin produced some of the best footy of his career in helping the Panthers to the second week of the NRL finals after moving from St George Illawarra in the off-season.He said he has now learned not to take anything for granted.Loz (NSW coach Laurie Daley) had a chat with me and said they wanted to head in a different direction this year, Merrin said.There are no hard feelings there. It was a tough pill to swallow but I just went away and worked on the things I needed to.Once I got comfortable with the uncomfortable (of missing selection) I started to play the footy I know I am capable of and gained a lot of confidence mid season.What that tough period has also highlighted for me is that once you are back in this position you want, to make the most of it. Rob Gronkowski Youth Jersey .com) - The women will also have a new champion at the Australian Open. Stephon Gilmore Jersey . Coach Tom Thibodeau says the former MVP will probably start travelling with the team in the next few weeks. Rose tore the meniscus in his right knee at Portland in November and was ruled out for the remainder of the season by the Bulls. http://www.shoptheofficialpatriots.com/Elite-Tedy-Bruschi-Patriots-Jersey/ . The head of USA Boxing came out swinging Tuesday with an open letter to Tyson -- a former Olympic hopeful himself -- that accuses the former heavyweight champion of trying to poach fighters who might be candidates for the U. Kevin Faulk Patriots Jersey .J. -- Josh Cribbs was in the Pro Bowl in February and out of a job six months later. Drew Bledsoe Patriots Jersey . - Oakland Raiders running back Rashad Jennings was speaking to a group of local high school students earlier this week when the conversation turned to the importance of being prepared when opportunities in life arise. CLEMSON, S.C. -- Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson left the Syracuse game with a bruised right shoulder after getting tackled in the second quarter.Tigers coach Dabo Swinney said at halftime the injury didnt appear serious, calling it a shoulder stinger. The team announced Watson would not start the second half, but was available to play if needed.That seemed unlikely with Clemson up 30-0 on the Orange at halftime.Watson was injured after he picked up 13 yards on a run and was brought down by Davion Ellison and Rodney Williams. Watson threw an incomplete pass on the next play before coming out of the game.dddddddddddd His shoulder was looked at by a trainer for a few moments before he was walked into the locker room.Earlier, Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey left the game after he was hit hard by Clemson linebacker Dorian ODaniel. Dungey returned to the sidelines in shorts, a t-shirt and baseball cap.Watson completed 13 of 16 passes for 169 yards and two TDs. He also ran for a 1-yard touchdown. ' ' '