Should a State of Origin match be played at Wembley?

[Teddyboy]

The origin period is definitely a good time for games to hit the road.

At last someone given me a sensible reply instead of some of the bogan clique trolling me with insult's.

 

[redVinme]

Bar the time zone issue it has some merit. Not in the current format though. If we moved to standalone/ end of season for soo it'd make a lot more sense and could also grow the international game. Have nsw vs qld and maybe even take some of the PAC island teams over their for tests against the European sides. Creates more exposure for internationals and won't be affecting the season proper.

 

[jim_57]

2025 World Cup going to the USA/Canada. What are the chances of an Origin there in the mext 9 years?

 

[adamkungl]

2025 World Cup going to the USA/Canada. What are the chances of an Origin there in the mext 9 years?

Hopefully 0.

 

[jim_57]

Hopefully 0.

Definitely shouldn't be the main part of the strategy towards building for the 25 WC, but I wouldn't mind it as a "neutral" game.

 

[RecordBreakingMaroons.]

Origin is QLD vs NSW. Play it at Suncorp or Allianz.

If they want to 'showcase' Rugby League to new markets, Use the All Stars matches. They technically are an assemblage anyway. The don't have home ground. Send them out to do the rounds. Leave Origin alone.

Two QLD home ground matches next year. WooHoo!

 

[jim_57]

I think giving 1 team an unearned advantage every year undermines the series a bit honestly. Playing 2 in NSW one year then 2 in QLD the next doesn't make it fair overall, it makes both series unfair one way or the other.

Are there many (any) other 3 games series that give one team an unearned advantage?

Playing one in a neutral venue annually wouldn't be just about spreading the game, it would be about making the series even.