State of Origin kicks of in Brisbane and unlike in Sydney where the common staples are traffic, public transport and sh*t seats, a game at Suncorp is all about Queensland pride on display. Proving again why NSW just don’t get it.
And in case you’ve forgotten this is what you should expect from an Origin in the great state of Queensland.
The Chant That Never Dies
From the moment you crack that first beer at 6am a responsible hour, the battle cry rings out:
“QUEEEEENSLAAANDERRR!”
Whether it’s in the Far North by the reef, deep in the mines of Mount Isa, or rolling down Caxton Street, it echoes from sunrise to the final whistle – and well into the next morning if we get the win.
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Bow Down to The King
Always pay respect when you’re in the presence of greatness! It isn’t an Origin at Suncorp without a customary snap with Wally before stepping into the cauldron
Waiting for the Bus
Unlike our NSW counterparts who wait hours for a bus home from ANZ stadium, Queenslanders relish in waiting outside The Caxton with a XXXX Gold in hand, hanging over the barricades for the team bus to roll past.
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Alfie on the Table
It’s not a proper Origin night if you don’t end up at The Caxton watching Alfie Langer tearing up the dancefloor – or more likely, on the table – with a XXXX in hand, as the crowd belts out “Six More Songs!” He’s a living, breathing, beer-fueled Queensland legend, and he’s always the last man standing.
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The Sea of Maroon
Come game time, Caxton Street becomes a maroon tidal wave. Jerseys from every era – from the Wally Lewis retro to the classic Smith, Thurston, Slater of the dynasty era.
Never Let Them Forget
Speaking of dynasty’s, no matter where you are, someone will remind you:
“Eight straight” or “Eleven from Twelve, Never Forget”
And you won’t – because it’s the kind of dominance that runs through the veins of every Queenslander.
