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Offline mightytiges

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« on: May 23, 2006, 02:22:18 AM »
Bringing back State of Origin has been brought up again. Lyon wants a Vic vs the Rest game at the 'G - Link.

Use to love seeing the Flea strut his stuff in the dark years of the late 80s but now I don't want to risk injury to any of our young guys.

Thoughts?   

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Re: Should State of Origin be brought back?
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2006, 03:12:20 AM »
I liked the idea....until Garry Lyon got behind it.*world boos*

Worst idea ever.
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Re: Should State of Origin be brought back?
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2006, 03:19:33 PM »
I was never a fan of State of Origin footy. Give me a Tiger premiership, finals appearance or even a win over a rival any day. ;D

I don't even like that International Rules thing they have every year - just don't see the point :-\

Have never really understood the passion they have for State of Origin in the NRL  :help

However having said that I am going the Rugby State of Origin at Telstra in July so maybe I will learn ;D
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Re: Should State of Origin be brought back?
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2006, 01:36:27 PM »
State of Origin (NRL) is huge.  Everyone is divided, everywhere you go.  Even at my ballroom dancing lesson the other week they were going on about who was going to win.  Everyone in my household is born in a different State - myself = Vic, Hubby = S.A., Mini-me = Qld and my son is NSW.    I'm only interested in the final score - the actual game is quite boring.
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Re: Should State of Origin be brought back?
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2006, 04:42:00 PM »
I agree with MT on the possibility of injury to key personell, You could have a minimum selection quota of say 4 to 6 players that must come from the SANFL, WAFL, NSW/ACT/QLD AFL and the VFL. This would give fringe players a chance to impress on the big stage in a bit to try and make it to the AFL.
As far as the format goes, it may work the way the Americans do it. Have an Eastern Zone (Vics v Allies) and a Western Zone (WA v SA). Both games played on say a wednesday night and the winners of each zone play each other in the Final a fortnight later on a day to be determined. (maybe the weekend of the mid season break)
That way you only need to set aside two days in the whole season. 

Well thats my 2 cents worth anyway. (Not that it's worth that. ;D)
 
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Re: Should State of Origin be brought back?
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2006, 02:40:40 AM »
The Herald-Sun survey claims the majority of fans and 80% of players  :o want State of Origin footy back.
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Re: Should State of Origin be brought back?
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2007, 04:32:48 AM »
State of Origin is back in the spotlight with Jonathan Brown saying he wants it back. The AFL had sought input from all 16 club captains at the start of the season on the Origin concept and it got a positive response.

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,21745224%255E19742,00.html
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Re: Should State of Origin be brought back?
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2007, 04:34:18 AM »
Sugar isn't in favour of S.O.O.

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Richmond's Kane Johnson said he would be unlikely to play because of the risk of injury. Essendon captain Matthew Lloyd said he would only play during the mid-season break, while Johnson believes the pre-season is more suitable.

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,21761406%255E19742,00.html
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Re: Should State of Origin be brought back?
« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2007, 04:47:57 AM »
Shall I go first
No need to worry Johno  :wallywink
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Re: Should State of Origin be brought back?
« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2007, 04:31:02 PM »
LOL CUB. I think that would go for every Tiger  :-\.

Last night's NRL SOO was great but the Storm have lost two players to injury. One out for the season. That's why I'm against it if Richmond players are involved. Why risk your best players.
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Re: Should State of Origin be brought back?
« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2007, 04:54:00 PM »
Yea it's a different culture the roaches and the toads really hate each other, wheras in footy everyone just hates Victoria.

I liked origin and it was great to see all the best players in one team, but if it were to be of detriment to Richmond or our chances of a flag - Umm no way hosie 
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Re: Should State of Origin be brought back?
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2007, 08:21:54 AM »
The thing with the NRL State of Origin, injuries aside, is that the players will then turn around a few days later and play for their respective clubs.  So some of them are playing 3 games in a matter of a week.  And the AFL guys whinge about a couple of hours flying to Perth!
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Re: Should State of Origin be brought back?
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2007, 03:11:07 PM »
Quote from: julzqld on May 25, 2007, 08:21:54 AM
The thing with the NRL State of Origin, injuries aside, is that the players will then turn around a few days later and play for their respective clubs.  So some of them are playing 3 games in a matter of a week.  And the AFL guys whinge about a couple of hours flying to Perth!
The NRL guys playing 2 games in 3 days is an incredible effort but it's harder in Aussie rules' players to back up as the games go for 120 minutes compared to 80.
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Re: Should State of Origin be brought back?
« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2007, 07:35:22 AM »
Go Queensland! :thatsgold :woohoo :congrats
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Re: Should State of Origin be brought back?
« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2007, 08:41:58 PM »
Quote from: julzqld on June 14, 2007, 07:35:22 AM
Go Queensland! :thatsgold :woohoo :congrats
Thanks to a couple of Stormers  :thumbsup
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