But are they not people who were there from an early age? Asostasi hasn't been here since he was a kid has he? Burgess certainly hasn't.Coxy said:Emma said:Completely agree. There's no way they could have anywhere near the same passion and understanding of the whole concept, and as such should not be allowed anywhere near a QLD or NSW jersey.
Yeah, no Kiwis can ever show passion for Origin.
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Brad Thorn
Tonie Carroll
Karmichael Hunt
Ben Te'o
Don't forget, the players don't feel the same passion for their state on Origin night as the fans do. To them it's a job, an honour, they have to do the job right to get selected. But they don't cry if they lose like some people around here do (well, other than Hoffman).
And I'm not convinced that the players view it as simply a job.