Rugby league's greatest redemption: Will the Johns brothers reconcile to save NSW?

Alright, folks, gather ’round for a good ol’ yarn about the State of Origin aftermath! Now you might be feeling a bit down ’cause our beloved NSW lads just couldn’t clinch the series.

But fear not, because there’s still hope for a comeback in Game Three. And let me tell ya, there are some serious questions buzzing in the footy world.

First up, we gotta talk about our mate Brad Fittler. The poor bloke’s position as coach is on the line. After a tough series loss the rumblings have begun, and some folks are callin’ for a new coach to steer the ship next year.

But hold your horses, my friends, ’cause I’ve got a brilliant solution that just might turn the tides…

You see, the key to stoppin’ Queensland’s potential dynasty lies in keeping Brad as the coach. Yeah, you heard me right. But here’s the twist—let’s sort out the chop and change of selections that’s been drivin’ us all bonkers. How, you ask?

Well, it’s simple, really. We bring in a man with a keen eye for talent, a bloke who knows footy like the back of his hand—Matty Johns.

Can the Johns brothers find a way to reconciliation? (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

That’s right, folks! Matty steps in as the one and only selector for the NSW team. He takes the weight of the selection decisions off Brad’s shoulders, allowin’ him to focus solely on deliverin’ top-notch performances from our boys on the field.

Matty’s got the footy smarts, the experience, and the uncanny ability to spot a future star from a mile away.

Picture this—Matty sittin’ in his selector’s chair, meticulously pickin’ the team, handpicking the players who he knows will do us proud. He’ll be like a mad scientist in his lab, brewin’ up the perfect concoction of talent and skill. And Brad, well, he can finally take a deep breath, knowing that the team is in good hands and concentrate on what he does best—motivatin’ the players and devisin’ game plans that’ll leave the opposition dumbfounded.

But wait, folks, there’s a twist in this tale of footy redemption. It’s not just about Brad and Matty comin’ together for the sake of the state—it’s about mendin’ a broken bond between two brothers.

You see, Andrew and Matty Johns, once inseparable, have had a bit of a falling out. But if they can find their way back to each other, reconcilin’ their differences and reignitin’ that brotherly love, then there’s hope for all of us.

Because when the Johns boys, the legends of our game, can put their past behind ’em and unite for the greater good of NSW footy, it sends a powerful message. It tells us that no matter the rifts or the setbacks, we can come together, stronger than ever before.

It’s a recipe for success, and mark my words.

Cheers, cobbers! Bazza, signin’ off with a smile and a belly!