Rads can play SOO

[caz]

given the ban it's unlikely he'll crack it this year but he'll be in the mix. we're going to do it tough during origin and could easily have more than half a dozen players picked

[mightyrooster]

I’m a bit old school on this one too I think. You should only play Origin if you want to represent Australia. None of this picking and choosing each way.

[David Sutherland]

Not against the change, but I do query the under 13 concept of eligibility to play for either state — Under 13 you are either in year 6 at Primary School or Year 7 at High School.

They don't have a choice if their parents relocate to a different state or even country because of work or economic reasons, for instance,

Does the NRL think that NSW or QLD will round up the best under 13 players across the country and enrol them in schools in either state with the hope that some will be good enough to play SOO one day? A Ridiculous Eligibility Criteria.

Why not make it the high school they have attended the most in whatever state the school was in to be eligible to play for either state in SOO?

Have an exemption provision if say a player went to school in either state up to year 10 but finished their schooling in years 11 and 12 in a different state. - They can decide which state they would be eligible to play for.

[BraveTheWorld]

Can't see Radley being anywhere near contention for me, unless there are a string of injuries. I like him a lot, but feel he has stylistically been mismanaged throughout his career, perhaps.

[Rooster_6]

I really like this decision. Reality is there's not going to be this massive influx of players who can now play state of origin as those with dual international eligibility have usually always chosen Australia so that they can play origin.

What we will see though is a lot of players starting to choose other nations which is only going to be a good thing for our sport and should go some way to evening out the talent and give our game some more international appeal which it desperately needs.

Principally I have no problem with it either. Victor Radley can be both proud of his own origin in NSW and his UK heritage through his family. I don't think it cheapens either jersey personally and I don't see any reason why he wouldn't be equally passionate to represent both.

I commend PVL for looking at this from an international lense and not being limited to whats best for just Australia.

[Bates]

Next they’ll be giving Sam Burgess a wild card entry.

[B2B]

Radley of the 2018 - 2019 vintage would be a walk up start . Not now it has passed him unfortunately

[kakaruk]

Couple of years ago he would have been picked but now I’m afraid he’s behind the 8 ball

[Vasco]

Personally, I think this devalues the concept of SOO and the Australian jersey. Unless I'm understanding the new rule incorrectly.

Should be straight forward, if you want to play SOO, you put yourself up for the kangaroo jersey ONLY moving forward. If you've played for another tier 1 country at senior level, you have to stick with them and can't play Origin.

Agreed mate. The proliferation of players with Polynesian backgrounds has had a major influence in this decision. But they're also very passionate about their roots and understandably want to play for those nations.

[Bates]

Question is though why is Radley playing like a 34 year old veteran when he’s only 27?

[Rooster90]

Question is though why is Radley playing like a 34 year old veteran when he’s only 27?

Same reason as Lindsay Collins

Too many head knocks

[Mickie Lane]

Question is though why is Radley playing like a 34 year old veteran when he’s only 27?

You need to take that up in the Batsey thread

[Bates]

Same reason as Lindsay Collins

Too many head knocks

Yeah nah. He didn't even look fit last season! Overweight and sluggish.

Apparently he's looking leaner again. Hopefully he can find some of that old form.

[Mr Whippet]

Not against the change, but I do query the under 13 concept of eligibility to play for either state — Under 13 you are either in year 6 at Primary School or Year 7 at High School.

They don't have a choice if their parents relocate to a different state or even country because of work or economic reasons, for instance,

Does the NRL think that NSW or QLD will round up the best under 13 players across the country and enrol them in schools in either state with the hope that some will be good enough to play SOO one day? A Ridiculous Eligibility Criteria.

Why not make it the high school they have attended the most in whatever state the school was in to be eligible to play for either state in SOO?

Have an exemption provision if say a player went to school in either state up to year 10 but finished their schooling in years 11 and 12 in a different state. - They can decide which state they would be eligible to play for.

The 13 year old rule is much simpler.

[bondi paul]

The change brought on by Ch 9 the owners of Origin who also play a large part in teams selected. A win win for their tabloid crap. So contrived.