this. it should be a selection trial for contentious positions - for fringe blokes looking to stake a claim. it shouldn't have any bearing on a 34y.o war horse that has earned so many stripes that we've run out of room on his vest to pin them on. he has nothing left to prove to anyone.It needs to be treated as a genuine selection trial for positions under serious contention, getting players together under a common banner in preparation. Unfortunately its become a weekend away to the country with an opposed session thrown in. A real shame imo
I happen to like City vs Country - Just putting it out there..
I don't like to think of it as a SOO selection anymore, but you look at the teams and how many times does the likes Mudgee, Dubbo, Coffs, Port etc etc get to see those players live in action..
It's a promotion and a good one at that..Gives a chance for the little ones to see their heroes in action..
Yes, Bedsy doesn't need to prove his place in Origin, but jeez mate, the kids in Mudgee would love to have seen you..
QLD should have a similar match..Friday night double header and the Test match on Saturday night..
I happen to like City vs Country - Just putting it out there..
I don't like to think of it as a SOO selection anymore, but you look at the teams and how many times does the likes Mudgee, Dubbo, Coffs, Port etc etc get to see those players live in action..
It's a promotion and a good one at that..Gives a chance for the little ones to see their heroes in action..
Yes, Bedsy doesn't need to prove his place in Origin, but jeez mate, the kids in Mudgee would love to have seen you..
QLD should have a similar match..Friday night double header and the Test match on Saturday night..
Give him a week off.
He's earnt it.