On 16/01/2026 at 23:31, Macca said:

The state of origin game (WA vs Vic) will probably be an open, free flowing exhibition match and largely bruise-free (as opposed to an open, free flowing game where the players are hard at it)

But where's the passion for winning? AFL State rivalry is a thing of the past where as with RL State of Origin, the State rivalry drives the concept

Care factor 100% (RL) vs Care factor negligible (Aussie Rules)

Mind you, if they predominantly held origin games in WA, the matches would pull a crowd. Maybe the same for SA. I'll be watching as will hundreds of 1000's of others who are just keen footy fans

If it's ongoing, I see the 3 main states involved with the games played in WA or SA. Every year? Big maybe

But again, all our passion for the sport rests with the clubs and the premiership

State of Origin is silly in footy.

Interesting that Trac hasn’t been selected yet for the VICs.

Sold out!!

Minimum $50 entry for adults

Players to receive $20k - $45k each

11 minutes ago, Macca said:

Sold out!!

Minimum $50 entry for adults

Players to receive $20k - $45k each

I feel a "new Event" weekend in the making

A bit hard to add another one or two teams and have a play off but with it being pre-season you might just manage

On the player payments... are some being paid more than others? Wonder how the pool is divided.

Edited Tuesday at 06:243 days by Diamond_Jim

1 hour ago, Diamond_Jim said:

I feel a "new Event" weekend in the making

A bit hard to add another one or two teams and have a play off but with it being pre-season you might just manage

On the player payments... are some being paid more than others? Wonder how the pool is divided.

There are marketing components to the player fees

Needs a decent TV audience that is duly satisfied with the spectacle

Can't be bruise-free and then there's the injury factor (major injuries especially)

Needs a lot to go right, DJ

Always thought Bont was the front runner for the big V job, a good and worthy selection.

I do think it's something of a missed opportunity that Max isn't captain, but all the same, at least he can focus more on MFC matters. I guess it remains yet to be seen if he actually remains MFC captain this season as well.

Thankfully they didn't give the job to Jerremy Cameron though - what does this actually say about his AA captain role?