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Not as farcical as when Peter Hudson [a born and bred Tasmanian] played FF for Victoria in the 1969 Carnival in Adelaide. Kicked 9 goals v SA to deafening silence from the SA crowd. Now THAT'S farcical.
That was before the concept of State of Origin was established in 1977. Back then it was really inter-league matches between the VFL, WAFL and SANFL. Another Tasmanian in Royce Hart and ACT's Alex Jesaulenko also played for Victoria in that 1969 tournament and, unsurprisingly, all three were named in the All Australian team that year because they were stars in the VFL.
Just as Gerard Whateley brought up the daicos boys when Will kicked goal of the year (for the second time) in the prelim.
No one is forcing you to watch it, but if you do happen to feel like watching Hugh McCluggage and Charlie Cameron play a fortnight before Opening Round then the game will be shown all around Australia. I'll certainly be watching - I'm curious to see how Rowell and Anderson go after another solid preseason under their belt.
Yeah, I mean you've essentially just listed close to half the hypothetical QLD team. I'd for sure add in some other experienced Queenslanders around the league like Keays, Chol, Aliir, Bowes, Scott and Budarick. Jamie Elliott from Collingwood may also be eligible for QLD depending on the criteria. Walter and Read can team up with Hipwood in the forward line and I'd definitely add in the Uwland brothers. Davies would be a shout as big body protection for the mids too (he did a great job against Dunkley in our second last QClash). Plus, there's plenty of talented youth to throw in there like Annable, Patterson, Addinsall, Murray, Lombard, Rogers, Graham etc - they were all first round picks in the national draft.
So Will is not a Queenslander but is at least playing for the Lions for now.
Will Ashcroft of the Lions poses with his 2025 premiership medal and Norm Smith Medal (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
And Ashcroft didn’t hide his feelings towards missing out on selection when asked about the matter.
“I like to think of myself (as a Victorian). I’ve played here since I was 14, I was part of a lot of Victorian teams all the way through and then was drafted out of the Sandy Dragons and St Kilda City,” he told Code Sports.
“Apparently, they’ve decided now that I’m not eligible, so I’m not playing, unfortunately.
“I’m pretty pissed about it, but I think there’s been some changes to the criteria.
“I would have loved to play for Victoria, but unfortunately, it isn’t happening.”
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I’d have Daicos ahead of Will atm but there’s only a tally ho paper between them..going forward would rather Will on our list maybe a little more upside
The Melbourne AFL media is so feral that I'm glad we have nothing like it here (in our game, at least). Just look at the way they persecuted Conor McKenna for inspecting a house for sale when he didn't realise he had contracted Covid. If that means fewer plaudits for our stars, I think that's a small price to pay for the lack of intrusion into their every move. Imagine how much worse the Neale saga would be if the club were based in Melbourne.
Think Will needs to take a concussion test. How in the hell do you consider yourself a Victorian when you only spent a few years there? He was born in QLD, played in the junior program on the coast and only moved later in his teens for football. That's like me spending a few years in france and walking around saying bonjour to everyone. Love the guy, but by every definition, he's not a victorian. Not surprised that he's been called out on social media for those comments.So Will is not a Queenslander but is at least playing for the Lions for now.
Will Ashcroft of the Lions poses with his 2025 premiership medal and Norm Smith Medal (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
And Ashcroft didn’t hide his feelings towards missing out on selection when asked about the matter.
“I like to think of myself (as a Victorian). I’ve played here since I was 14, I was part of a lot of Victorian teams all the way through and then was drafted out of the Sandy Dragons and St Kilda City,” he told Code Sports.
“Apparently, they’ve decided now that I’m not eligible, so I’m not playing, unfortunately.
“I’m pretty pissed about it, but I think there’s been some changes to the criteria.
“I would have loved to play for Victoria, but unfortunately, it isn’t happening.”
Not far off. I'd replace Gardiner, Marshall and Fort with Gallop, Kiddy and Linc, provided the last two can return to their best (or very close).
