Jonathan Brown wants Origin matches played every year as a launch for the season proper, while Victorian great Garry Lyon is happy for AFL overlords to step back and figure out a plan for the future.
But tonight’s Origin match has certainly made a strong argument for some form of representative football in future.
Ben King of Victoria and Rory Lobb of Western Australia in action.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
“It’s a great way to launch the season, we’ve seen rugby league has gone to Las Vegas, this could be our launch and give us some momentum going into opening round,” Brown said on Fox Footy post game.
“Whether it becomes Victoria versus South Australia next year or is Victoria versus WA – when the Victorian travel and the AFL can get on the road and showcase this game played at that level – then it is a fantastic concept that should be played every year.”
Lyon was more measured as he went into the week thinking it would likely be every second year and he still has questions about who should be playing.
“I thought every second year initially but, tonight, it presents a fantastic chance to do that [play it every year],” Lyon said on Fox Footy.
“South Australia were filthy they weren’t involved and you could put together a great Allies team down the track, an Indigenous All-Star team fits into all this at some stage.
“I just spoke to [WA great] Glen Jakovich and he wants a rematch next year. I couldn’t have been more impressed with what they put out there and now the powers that be will sit down and work it out.”
