Following the success of this year’s post-series hysteria, Origin will now be expanded to formally include an everlasting fallout.
The decision was made after debate continued to rage so long following the decider that some players involved in the series have since died of natural causes.
The delirium centred mostly around New South Wales’ culture, with opinions on the topic so popular it will now be included as a question in the next census.
This was caused by a perfect storm of drip-fed revelations and an unprecedented pile-on from former greats, which was then incubated by the pit vipers of the press.
Officials are keen to replicate the frenzy in the hope of more record-breaking gratings and for the joy of hearing Wayne Bennett again provide guidance on NSW mentality and booze.
Formalising Origin’s never-ending aftermath brings it a step closer to engulfing rugby league and all discourse entirely, as originally planned in the game’s Origin continuum measures.
Festivities will include Phil Gould and Andrew Johns with carte blanche to snipe without actually offering any help, while tabloid journalists will be asked to act normally.
But despite the obvious excitement of us all talking about Origin until we die, some issues have been raised over the plan.
There are concerns about an already overcrowded rugby league calendar, with many confused on how to find room in the schedule for something that runs forever.
In addition, fans have raised issues with the length of time of an eternal aftermath, but officials believe it shouldn’t be any worse than waiting for kick-off.
When approached for comment, Queensland were said to be approving of the plan to discuss Blues losses interminably.
As for New South Wales, they were happy to commit to the plan “as long as it’s okay with Andrew Fifita.”
Bugo
Guest
Yes. Please editor: First roarer listing 2018 NSW team gets life time ban.
Jeff dustby
Guest
Plenty of blues supporters say that- then Qld people tell us they know better, have a better culture and we don't get it
Rett
Guest
Responding to The Brown. I'm from NSW and couldn't agree more. Pointing out that Qld have much better players in key positions is apparently a "cop out". All this rubbish about "culture" is just media drivel. Most sporting contests are decided by skill levels, and Rugby League is no different.
Big Will TBU
Guest
Great article and spot on - get over it and move on. Culture, passion, leadership blah blah blah It's pretty simple. If NSW had the best hooker and fullback (and a fairly decent no. 6) in the history of the game they win. Can't abide talk that players like Munster are set to become all-time greats and extend the dynasty.
Alex L
Roar Rookie
Do you really think NSW played anywhere near well enough during the second half of game 2? It looked like the team was a full replacement group of players who met in the damn car park at half time.
The Brown
Guest
Dane once again more gold. As a Qlder has anyone in NSW stopped to think that maybe, just maybe Qld have an unbelievable team and they played really well to steal Game 2, and played out of their skin to win Game 3? NSW have been thereabouts for most of the last 12 series (hasn't there been 9 deciders or something?), but yet two blokes have a beer and a bet and the culture is rubbish? I think it's the culture in the press box in NSW that needs a review.....but not your good self of course!
Oingo Boingo
Guest
They are releasing a State of Origin board game. You start by rolling the dice to see if you are QLD or NSW , if you come up NSW , you lose . I'm not sure if it's gunna be all too popular.
Jeff dustby
Guest
I'm just dying to find out what some random thinks NSW 17 man team should be next year
kk
Roar Pro
Dear Dane, 'Origin' will soon be on pharmacy shelves as a full strength laxative guaranteed to remove the pain of constipated tabloid journalism and also an alternative for colonoscopy clean outs. It will come in a maroon and blue striped box. Until the next census may you deliver many memorable pieces free of any reference to f'ing Origin.
Matth
Guest
Cute. Loved your closing line.
Duncan Smith
Guest
excellent piece
monday QB
Guest
good stuff Dane! I think there are many of us with some origin fatigue as it feels like 'the origin period' drags on and disrupts the season for an age these days. Origin is great, but let's get it done in a month on standalone weekends.