NSW skipper Paul Gallen has criticised the media and Blues fans over their treatment of under performing halfback Trent Hodkinson.

"If you don't want to support the 17 players that have been picked don't support us, don't talk about us, don't watch us," said Gallen on NRL 360 on Wednesday night.

Angry: Blues skipper Paul Gallen.

The Blues skipper said he had "had a gutful of blokes giving it to him (Hodkinson)" after the Blues' 11-10 loss to the Maroons in game one.

Hodkinson's place in the team has been under question due to his recent dip in form for both his club side, the Bulldogs, and the Blues.