I always thought it was determined by place of birth, but a quick Google found this...

"The State of Origin rule, adopted by the AFL commission in 1993, provides for a player to be tied to the state or territory in which he resided for the majority of time between the ages of 10 and 17. Players that have been recruited from overseas, such as Ireland, should be allowed to represent the state/territory which they have resided in the most. For example, Jimmy Stynes represented Victoria with distinction in State of Origin, which means Tadhg Kennelly should be allowed to play for New South Wales."

So it's not where you first played, but where you grew up, which in most youngsters cases is probably the same place as where you were born anyway.

I have no idea how it works in that silly northern sport but the fact that you admit there are four Blues playing for Queensland is a bit of a farce in itself, and probably not a good model to follow?

agreed

Ummm, the problem is indeed that there are no rules in place for determining player's eligibility. No matter how many capital letters you use.

We all have our own opinions. My opinion is that every other sporting "State of Origin" contest is determined by where you were born. There's no choosing, nominating or "obtaining a licence" (wtf is that btw?).

Do I agree with Ben playing for SA? No. But I take on board that he never rep'd NSW and is recognized as an Adelaide player. Would I agree with Jay representing Vic? Hell no. He's played for WA and grew up playing in Perth.

But at the moment there appears to be no way to stop anyone choosing anyone (I'm pretty sure Phil Ivey grew up in the outer suburbs of Launceston btw)....unless Jonno makes some sort of ruling. Some guidelines need to be set, and for me, it should be place of birth.

haha very funny...wait...you're not from tassie too by any chance nick? ;-)

Hey BennyBunny, Tasmanian right? I've noticed your progress too! Very impressive. We might have to get you in for the SOO team!

Welcome to PNW and look forward to your contributions.

Ummmmmmm

Since when do you get to "declare" yourself from a certain state?

pretty sure vic and nsw have had equally impressive lineups in previous years and failed miserably. i expect them to remain consistent

let me know if you're still stuck...

Will make great TV if true. Not really a fan of hero calls for 2 mil though.

Tony Dunst eliminated. Ran AQ into AK preflop and wasn't able to spike a queen this time. Great run Tony, congratulations. He picks up $168,556 for 50th place.

http://pnimg.net/lrep/1786/31/b973bae707f.jpg

yeh i'm guessing that one will make the cut

Hasan Habib opened to 155,000 from early position only to have Tony Dunst move all in for 930,000. Once the blinds passed, Habib made the call to put "Bond18" at risk.

Habib: As Kd
Dunst: Qs Qd

"Well if I go out this way, at least I don't have to explain it!" announced Dunst.

The dealer dropped the Ks 4s 5d flop to put Habib in the lead and leave Dunst drawing to just two outs.

The 3c changed little on the turn, but it would the Qh on the river that would send the railbirds into an eruption of cheers and applause.

"That's just ridiculous!" uttered an amazed Dunst as he collected the pot to move to 2,030,000 while Habib slips to 985,000 in chips.

latest chip count in has dunst back down to 1.6 million. 84 left.

Dunst doubles to 1.4 million with 99 vs J7 on 732 flop.

OMG sickest beat for Tony Dunst just before the break. details just going up onto PN right now.

AA vs AQ all in preflop. flop QQ5. someone else had folded the case ace, leaving dunst drawing dead! so sick.

dunst up to 2.1 million now! just won huge three way pot, AK vs QQ vs AT, K on flop!

pearson out, AK into AA. finished in 138th place for $57,102.

great run mate.

http://pnimg.net/lrep/1786/24/b1ab847b191.jpg

pearson @ 600k, 150 left

dunst doubles! AA vs QQ. up to 900k

pearson busts one! QdKd vs 7d4d flush over flush. Up to 840k! gogogogogogo!