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.