TonyK
CibbuanoState of Origin Back - Kinda.....
November 26th 2007 01:50
The hype surrounding a possible state of origin game next year has come to an abrupt halt as the AFL announces it's plan for its 150 year celebrations.
Instead of the typical Victoria v SA or WA, other state teams will be represented by a "dream team" comprising of all players not from Victoria.
The two teams are set to play off in one game to be played on May 10 at the MCG.
AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou said today the match would be a one-off and would attempt to draw on the 50 best players for what the league has dubbed its Hall of Fame tribute match.
Mark Thompson has been announced the coach of the Victorian team, with Kevin Sheedy the assistant and Jonathan Brown the captain.
Mark Williams will lead the combined team, with Neale Daniher his right hand man and Andrew Mcleod the skipper.
Demetriou said 35-man squads for the match would be picked after round three or four next year, then whittled down over the month leading up to the match.
The match is set to receive backlash from every direction as most fans and players would rather see the traditional State of Origin return.
Daniel Kerr has already said he would not play in a team that comprised of players from other states.
Instead of the typical Victoria v SA or WA, other state teams will be represented by a "dream team" comprising of all players not from Victoria.
The two teams are set to play off in one game to be played on May 10 at the MCG.
AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou said today the match would be a one-off and would attempt to draw on the 50 best players for what the league has dubbed its Hall of Fame tribute match.
Mark Thompson has been announced the coach of the Victorian team, with Kevin Sheedy the assistant and Jonathan Brown the captain.
Mark Williams will lead the combined team, with Neale Daniher his right hand man and Andrew Mcleod the skipper.
Demetriou said 35-man squads for the match would be picked after round three or four next year, then whittled down over the month leading up to the match.
The match is set to receive backlash from every direction as most fans and players would rather see the traditional State of Origin return.
Daniel Kerr has already said he would not play in a team that comprised of players from other states.
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