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State of Origin is Back

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Great idea 🙄.

Let’s bring back a game that has had no fan intrigue for nearly 30 years.

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    The AFL already has the premier football competition in Australia and now wants its cake and eat it too.

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    7 minutes ago, John Crow Batty said:

    The AFL already has the premier football competition in Australia and now wants its cake and eat it too.

    The NRL product is fast closing in especially as a television event.

    AFL can only dream of the success NRL has with State of Origin and even the Vegas games. Their Women's comp is also lightyears ahead.

    Attendance figures are no longer the measure for success

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    57 minutes ago, John Crow Batty said:

    The AFL already has the premier football competition in Australia and now wants its cake and eat it too.

    Risking diabetes?

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    1 hour ago, poita said:

    The players say they want it, but let's see how many of the big names are still on board by the time 14 February comes around.

    I'm guessing the clubs will have the final say on whether star players are available or not.

    I'm naming the side now.

    Backs

    • Oscar McDonald

    • Sam Frost

    • Zaine Cordy

    Half-Backs

    • Calab Daniel

    • TMac (Capt.)

    • Marty Hore

    Mids

    • Jack Ross

    • Tom Phillips

    • Will Setterfield

    Ruck

    • Big Cox

    Half-Forwards

    • Charlie Spargo

    • Callum Brown

    • Kayne Turner

    Forwards

    • Jeffo

    • Shannon Noel

    • Peddo

    Bench

    • Oskar Baker

    • Tom Cutler

    • Sam Mayes

    • Jack Silvagni

    Coach: Mark Neeld

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    If it was a fair dinkum game I’d actually be interested. Won’t be anything more than an exhibition game so meh

    I’d like to see the All-Australian team play the 2nd AA team as that would be fun. Again though, wouldn’t be fair dinkum.

    Edited by BoBo

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    1 hour ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

    I'm naming the side now.

    Backs

    • Oscar McDonald

    • Sam Frost

    • Zaine Cordy

    Half-Backs

    • Calab Daniel

    • TMac (Capt.)

    • Marty Hore

    Mids

    • Jack Ross

    • Tom Phillips

    • Will Setterfield

    Ruck

    • Big Cox

    Half-Forwards

    • Charlie Spargo

    • Callum Brown

    • Kayne Turner

    Forwards

    • Jeffo

    • Shannon Noel

    • Peddo

    Bench

    • Oskar Baker

    • Tom Cutler

    • Sam Mayes

    • Jack Silvagni

    Coach: Mark Neeld

    loved you picked peddo in there ,not sure about neeld

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    use to love the interstate games the best against the best

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    14 Feb in Perth

    3 hours time difference to East Coast so game time 4:30pm Perth time

    Likely temp... High 30's

    The Round Zero teams will especially love it

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    I like the idea of the one game yearly rotation they appear to be setting up.

    Reckon the players might also appreciate playing a top-level game with some of their pre-AFL peers.

    Welcome back.

    Victoria State of Origin team: Big V player list, match results 1977-99 ...

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    As excited about this as I am about the next 2 weeks games

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    I'm all for State of Origin in pre season gives me something to watch but it should be the best Vs the best. The Big V V either the All Stars or SA not WA they are minows not worth seeing IMO.

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    On 15/09/2025 at 12:53, Demon Disciple said:

    Great idea 🙄.

    Let’s bring back a game that has had no fan intrigue for nearly 30 years.

    Yep sounds like a good idea to me.

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    On 15/09/2025 at 13:14, Diamond_Jim said:

    The NRL product is fast closing in especially as a television event.

    AFL can only dream of the success NRL has with State of Origin and even the Vegas games. Their Women's comp is also lightyears ahead.

    Attendance figures are no longer the measure for success

    All true DJ, However the only interest I have is praying we don't get any injuries to our players. 14th February in Perth it is liable to be 43deg. I hope it is a night game.

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    51 minutes ago, old dee said:

    All true DJ, However the only interest I have is praying we don't get any injuries to our players. 14th February in Perth it is liable to be 43deg. I hope it is a night game.

    Agree OD

    AFL need to be a little smarter as they build up these wannabe games.

    It can't be a night game as Perth is 3 hours behind in summer. 5pm start at best

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    25 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    Agree OD

    AFL need to be a little smarter as they build up these wannabe games.

    It can't be a night game as Perth is 3 hours behind in summer. 5pm start at best

    Looks like a disaster in the making DJ.

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    scott of the whinging, whining cat variety doesn't rate ruckmen, so gawn hopefully gets to sit this one out... as much as i have little doubt that he would LOVE to play in the game

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    I know we're worried about injuries but as someone who loves football and Victoria, I'm delighted that state of origin is back.

    I loved watching the international rules growing up in Dublin. The Aussies looked like gods and the punch ups were mighty. However, for all the Aussie strength, fitness and professionalism, often they just couldn't kick straight!

    It was great to see a version of the wonderful AMATEUR sport of Gaelic Football played internationally and celebrate the links between the countries.

    I admit it was a bit harsh seeing our best players getting poached out here but a good opportunity for them and to be fair it's definitely one of the greatest possible places to make your new home.

    So as a new proud Victorian I'll be watching these games with my family.

    I'll be teaching my children that when it comes to the other states there's nothing more satisfying than squashing cockroaches!

    Edited by Hellfire Dub

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