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So there are quiet a few calls to bring it back, and here is an idea on how to have a successful SoO. This is designed to give states bragging rights and do get a world cup style ranking to see which state is the best, 2nd best (ect) and worst in Australia.
Give every state a rank before the SoO starts, and are divided into 3 divisions. Going up/down inside ur division is relatively easy, but its much harder to climb up/down an entire div -
Div 1
Victoria - 1
W.A - 2
Div 2
S.A - 3
Tas - 4
Div 3
NSW/ACT - 5
QL- 6
In addition hold a mini draft over 1 day where every state gets to select one player per round who would be classified as NT or overseas. Of course they can pass if they dont want to take anyone. The team ranked #6 gets to pick first and then proceed like a normal draft.
WEEK ONE -
In the first week there are 3 matches, 1v2 | 3v4 | and 5v6
From there, the losing team drops down and the winning team goes up a rank (where possible).
So say 1, 4 and 5 win (Vic, Tas and NSW) the new ranking would be
Vic #1
WA #2
Tas #3
SA #4
NSW #5
QL #6
WEEK TWO -
From there, the 2nd week would be NSW v SA (as NSW earnt the right to have a shot of climbing up a div, and as SA lost to Tas there in danger of dropping down to div 3 and rank 5). (Saturday night) - IN S.A
Tas V WA for the #2 Rank (Friday night) - IN W.A
And Vic V Queensland, any result will see Vic keeps its number 1 ranking however a win for Queensland will see them rise to #5 if NSW lose (as it is a mighty effort to beat the #1 ranked team).
I think it would be very well supported if the best players were played, which would be the main challeng.
Every year each state gets two games to try and increase their ranking and get bragging rights on the rest.
A big question is where to have this... i think the best option would be in the middle of the season. Have a 4 week break around where the current bye/split round is with SoO to be played on the first two weeks, not only to extend the footy season (which we all love) but also to give the players a much needed break to freshen up. Will also reduces the clubs (and players) worrying about injuries as there is a 2 week break afterwards to get over it. Perhaps clubs and players could be given some decent $$ for playing, the players get a percentage of the gate takings and the extra TV rights money, while another percentage goes to the clubs based on how many of their players are playing in the SoO to compensate them.
For those interested heres a link http://www.sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/sportal-afl-state-of-origin-128921 to a rough guide on what the teams would look like, obviously not what it would look like in 2013.
Any more suggestions? would u get behind a bigger and better SoO? discuss
Give every state a rank before the SoO starts, and are divided into 3 divisions. Going up/down inside ur division is relatively easy, but its much harder to climb up/down an entire div -
Div 1
Victoria - 1
W.A - 2
Div 2
S.A - 3
Tas - 4
Div 3
NSW/ACT - 5
QL- 6
In addition hold a mini draft over 1 day where every state gets to select one player per round who would be classified as NT or overseas. Of course they can pass if they dont want to take anyone. The team ranked #6 gets to pick first and then proceed like a normal draft.
WEEK ONE -
In the first week there are 3 matches, 1v2 | 3v4 | and 5v6
From there, the losing team drops down and the winning team goes up a rank (where possible).
So say 1, 4 and 5 win (Vic, Tas and NSW) the new ranking would be
Vic #1
WA #2
Tas #3
SA #4
NSW #5
QL #6
WEEK TWO -
From there, the 2nd week would be NSW v SA (as NSW earnt the right to have a shot of climbing up a div, and as SA lost to Tas there in danger of dropping down to div 3 and rank 5). (Saturday night) - IN S.A
Tas V WA for the #2 Rank (Friday night) - IN W.A
And Vic V Queensland, any result will see Vic keeps its number 1 ranking however a win for Queensland will see them rise to #5 if NSW lose (as it is a mighty effort to beat the #1 ranked team).
I think it would be very well supported if the best players were played, which would be the main challeng.
Every year each state gets two games to try and increase their ranking and get bragging rights on the rest.
A big question is where to have this... i think the best option would be in the middle of the season. Have a 4 week break around where the current bye/split round is with SoO to be played on the first two weeks, not only to extend the footy season (which we all love) but also to give the players a much needed break to freshen up. Will also reduces the clubs (and players) worrying about injuries as there is a 2 week break afterwards to get over it. Perhaps clubs and players could be given some decent $$ for playing, the players get a percentage of the gate takings and the extra TV rights money, while another percentage goes to the clubs based on how many of their players are playing in the SoO to compensate them.
For those interested heres a link http://www.sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/sportal-afl-state-of-origin-128921 to a rough guide on what the teams would look like, obviously not what it would look like in 2013.
Any more suggestions? would u get behind a bigger and better SoO? discuss
