- Mar 26, 2008
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How exactly? It only helps NZ. Tier 2 nations could already play SoO, it doesn't help England.
So the intention of the rule change was to help NZ? or NSW?
State of Origin Changes Forever
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So the intention of the rule change was to help NZ? or NSW?
Mister Wright
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As Gus would say, "NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!"
I absolutely hate this change!
I absolutely hate this change!
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Tier 1 has nothing to do with results... you become a Tier 1 nation based on grass roots footy structures and I think if you have a competition setup in the country, which can includes having a team in the NRL ie NZ via Wahs
Based on that Tonga and Samoa are likely to never become Tier 1.
PNG would be more likely to become Tier 1 because theyll have a team in the NRL in a couple years
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I really just don't give a shit about origin anymore. Every year I'm happy if we win, but it's more just hoping Broncos don't get injured..
If they could find a way to not have it just kill the middle of the season I'd be more interested.
If they could find a way to not have it just kill the middle of the season I'd be more interested.
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It's to make sure players who want to represent another nation, still represent that nation, and can play SoO. So someone like Radley, can play for England and Origin. That makes England a stronger team, which means the international game is better.
It's super simple stuff that even a football player would understand here right?
- Mar 26, 2008
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Sure so England get Victor
Victor was already playing for England and Qld get access to AJ outside of those 2 I can't think of anyone else and the chances of pommies coming over here before the age of 13 is ****all.
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It's more that someone won't have to consider their international eligibility tied to their ability to represent their state.Sure so England get Victor
Victor was already playing for England and Qld get access to AJ outside of those 2 I can't think of anyone else and the chances of pommies coming over here before the age of 13 is ****all.
The vast majority of professional League players come through NRL, and pretty much all of them come through Qcup or NSW cup as soon as they get to Australia.
They learn everything they know about footy through the state comps so those guys have serious passion for the state that made them who they are as football players.
This now separates having to choose between playing for the international team they feel strongly for OR the state comp that taught them everything about footy and are equally passionate about.
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Sure so England get Victor
Victor was already playing for England and Qld get access to AJ outside of those 2 I can't think of anyone else and the chances of pommies coming over here before the age of 13 is ****all.
Victor couldn't choose England AND NSW. That's the entire point.
Who cares if it's **** all? One day it will help QLD too. So what if it's not now, it's a chnage that should have been made decades ago.
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I'd actually go further and say this rule hurts international footy (not helps it).
Under the current rules many players with duel NZ / Pacific island eligibility have been choosing the Pacific island countries because of the ability to also play origin.
Under the new rules players may not make that same decision because it won't affect their origin eligibility if they stick with NZ, and sticking with NZ gives them a greater chance at winning in the international arena
Bucking Beads
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I don't like it.
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So you agree with me. NSW is the beneficiary
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And Terrell May off the bench
