State of Origin State of Origin - Series XVIII [2023] - Expressions of Interest

[Kennedy Parker]

Graphics courtesy of TheInjuryFactory

Hey fellow Qooty enthusiasts,

The Prestigious State of Origin Series is returning in 2023 and is set to begin with first match threads on the 3rd of July. It will be a 3-week carnival with two match threads per week running from Monday-Wednesday and Thursday-Sunday, finishing on the 23rd of July.

Sign ups are now open. If you wish to be part of State of Origin in 2023, please fill out the below EOI form. A few things to note before signing up:

• This EOI is for newcomers to SoO ONLY, or for returning veterans who did not take part in the previous tournament. You do not need to sign up again if you were in last series.
• Please be honest when choosing your state, because once you have chosen that, you are stuck with it. State swapping will NOT be allowed. Once you have signed up to a state, that will be your state. NO exceptions - unless it is practical to introduce a new state team that was previously not included.
• If you are already in a squad and wish to opt out, you will need to speak to your captain.

State of Origin Captains will be announced at a later date in an interview.

EOI:

Name (your BigFooty username):
Preferred State (VicC/VicM/SA/WA/QLD/TAS/NT/ALLIES/NSWACT/INTERNATIONAL):
Secondary State (in case first preference is not included in the competition):
Sweet FA CV/Resume (optional):

Please leave this thread for sign ups and tags ONLY.

FAQ

I was born in --- but lived most of my life in ---, what state do I choose?

It is state of ORGIN, not State of Where you live now.

That said, you still have free reign in your choice, however once you choose one, you will not be allowed to change.

Why can't I change states?
Because it is a representative comp that relies on people being honest. We can't exactly police which state people choose or prove whether you are honestly choosing the correct state or not, but we can enforce no team changing.

Do I have to sign up if I played before?
If you played in the last tournament, no. If you played in the 2021 one, but not 2022, it depends if your captain still has you listed.

Is this the same as SFA?
Yes, you you will have match threads to banter with your opposition, however unlike in SFA, they only go for 2-3 days before the match is played.

 

[Ligma]

Name (your BigFooty username): Ligma
Preferred State (VicC/VicM/SA/WA/QLD/TAS/NT/ALLIES/NSWACT/INTERNATIONAL): Vic Metro
Secondary State (in case first preference is not included in the competition): ANY TEAM IN VIC
Sweet FA CV/Resume (optional): I’m elite

 

[HARPSichord]

Name (your BigFooty username): HARPSichord
Preferred State (VicC/VicM/SA/WA/QLD/TAS/NT/ALLIES/NSWACT/INTERNATIONAL): QLD
Secondary State (in case first preference is not included in the competition): Allies
Sweet FA CV/Resume (optional): you know who I am

 

[spudmaster]

Name (your BigFooty username): spudmaster
Preferred State (VicC/VicM/SA/WA/QLD/TAS/NT/ALLIES/NSWACT/INTERNATIONAL): VicM
Secondary State (in case first preference is not included in the competition): VicC
Sweet FA CV/Resume (optional): Spudmaster - Profile

 

[Pickitt]

Name: Pickitt

Preferred State: Vic Country

Secondary State: Allies/INTL

Sweet FA CV/Resume: S33 Snapchat award winner (NC awards)

 

[Falconista]

Name: Falconista
Preferred State: WA
Secondary State: WA Country
Sweet FA CV/Resume:
My CV is simple. WA knowledge is knowing that these are all Iced Coffees...

...but wisdom is knowing this is God-tier Iced Coffee:

Cheers, you sexy Sandgropers.

 

[MayTheNorthBeWithU]

Name: MayTheNorthBeWithU
Preferred State: QLD
Secondary State: Allies
Sweet FA CV/Resume: Spud

 

[damicky]

Name (your BigFooty username): [B]spudmaster[/B]
Preferred State (VicC/VicM/SA/WA/QLD/TAS/NT/ALLIES/NSWACT/INTERNATIONAL): VicM
Secondary State (in case first preference is not included in the competition): VicC
Sweet FA CV/Resume (optional): Spudmaster - Profile

Name: MayTheNorthBeWithU
Preferred State: QLD
Secondary State: Allies
Sweet FA CV/Resume: Spud

 

[TheInjuryFactory]

Name: Falconista
Preferred State: WA
Secondary State: WA Country
Sweet FA CV/Resume:
My CV is simple. WA knowledge is knowing that these are all Iced Coffees...
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...but wisdom is knowing this is God-tier Iced Coffee:

Cheers, you sexy Sandgropers.

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That's cool and all...

But do you know how to tell time properly?

Australian Western Standard Time – AWST Time Zone

Information about the time zone abbreviation AWST – Australian Western Standard Time - where it is observed and when it is observed

www.timeanddate.com

 

[Falconista]

That's cool and all...

But do you know how to tell time properly?

Australian Western Standard Time – AWST Time Zone

Information about the time zone abbreviation AWST – Australian Western Standard Time - where it is observed and when it is observed

www.timeanddate.com

Certainly do. GMT +8, ain't it great!

#westisbest

 

[TheInjuryFactory]

Certainly do. GMT +8, ain't it great!

#westisbest

 

[Braklet]

Name (your BigFooty username): Braklet
Preferred State: INTL
Secondary State (in case first preference is not included in the competition): Allies
Sweet FA CV/Resume (optional):

 

[Tigerturbulance]

Bring it on

 

[Sun Ra]

Name (your BigFooty username): Sun Ra
Preferred State (VicC/VicM/SA/WA/QLD/TAS/NT/ALLIES/NSWACT/INTERNATIONAL): VicM
Secondary State (in case first preference is not included in the competition): QLD
Sweet FA CV/Resume (optional): The thing is, people are absolutely delighted by my existence.

 

[U2tigers]

Name (your BigFooty username): U2tigers
Preferred State (VicC/VicM/SA/WA/QLD/TAS/NT/ALLIES/NSWACT/INTERNATIONAL): Qld
Secondary State (in case first preference is not included in the competition): Allies
Sweet FA CV/Resume (optional): The greatest Ruck of the last 10 seasons

 

[Cubs2Lions]

Name (your BigFooty username): Cubs2Lions
Preferred State (VicC/VicM/SA/WA/QLD/TAS/NT/ALLIES/NSWACT/INTERNATIONAL): SA
Secondary State (in case first preference is not included in the competition): ALLIES
Sweet FA CV/Resume (optional): Cubs2Lions

 

[Robertio]

 

[serial_thrilla]

Tarkyn_24

 

[Mrs Turbo]

Bring it on

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Ooooh La La

 

[Tigerturbulance]

Ooooh La La

which team you playing for Mrs T

 

[Mrs Turbo]

which team you playing for Mrs T

Doh I dont know what 'teams' are even the options ... but I am born in NSW..

 

[Tigerturbulance]

Doh I dont know what 'teams' are even the options ... but I am born in NSW..

I will help you out here

Name (your BigFooty username): Mrs Turbo
Preferred State (VicC/VicM/SA/WA/QLD/TAS/NT/ALLIES/NSWACT/INTERNATIONAL): NSWACT
Secondary State (in case first preference is not included in the competition): VicC
Sweet FA CV/Resume (optional): Beat Sun Ra and won the S34 EKA

 

[Robertio]

Doh I dont know what 'teams' are even the options ... but I am born in NSW..

That's close to Vic Country.

 

[Cubs2Lions]

South Australia’s squad at the moment:

 

[Tonga Bob]

Time to update this methinks...