Talking Footy

Tickets to the blockbuster clash have already sold out, with excitement for state representative footy at an all-time high as fans prepare to pack Optus Stadium for the game.


https://www.AFL.com.au/news/1461252/bro ... n-game/amp



Who is playing?

Some of the biggest names in the game will take the field, with the likes of Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli, Collingwood gun Nick Daicos and Geelong spearhead Jeremy Cameron pulling on the Big V.

Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps headlines WA's side, with Sydney star Chad Warner and gun Giants defender Sam Taylor joining him.

Check out the squads below, with more players to be announced in the lead up to the game.

VICTORIA*
Lachie Ash
Noah Anderson
Josh Battle
Marcus Bontempelli
Zak Butters
Jeremy Cameron
Nick Daicos
Patrick Dangerfield
Sam Darcy
Max Gawn
Toby Greene
Blake Hardwick
Max Holmes
Hugh McCluggage
Zach Merrett
Ed Richards
Matt Rowell
Caleb Serong
Jack Sinclair
Tom Stewart
Jacob Weitering



WESTERN AUSTRALIA*

Callum Ah Chee
Liam Baker
Tom Barrass
Shai Bolton
Charlie Cameron
Darcy Cameron
Jordan Clark
Patrick Cripps
Mitch Georgiades
Bradley Hill
Jesse Hogan
Lawson Humphries
Luke Jackson
Rory Lobb
Aaron Naughton
Kysaiah Pickett
Wil Powell
Trent Rivers
Brandon Starcevich
Sam Taylor
Chad Warner

Australian-exclusive 2026 AAMI AFL Origin sells out
Around 60,000 fans will watch Western Australia v Victoria match in Perth on 14 February 2026


seems a strange time of the year to be playing

makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Tue Jan 27, 2026 10:28 am

Australian-exclusive 2026 AAMI AFL Origin sells out
Around 60,000 fans will watch Western Australia v Victoria match in Perth on 14 February 2026


seems a strange time of the year to be playing

Yeah it is makingafoolofyaself. Its almost like they're too scared to put it on during the real season because for fear of the mess tanking. Thoughts????

Totally not for this - if a star player gets injured or reported - especially a Collingwood player, I will not be happy - and I could not care less who wins to be honest. At least it is not interfering with the home and away - but any significant injury will be a big negative I feel.

Why would they put something that is already half- baked and manufactured on Valwntines day ? Any bloke with half a chance of getting his end in will be out blowing money on dinner.

Fred wrote: Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:54 pm

Why would they put something that is already half- baked and manufactured on Valwntines day ? Any bloke with half a chance of getting his end in will be out blowing money on dinner.

Speak for yaself Freddo. I don't need valentines day or a dinner date. Usually wifey just throws herself at me lololololololol!!!!!!!!!!

29 degrees that day in PERTH >> so that will save the AFL from a Summer Scorcher disaster.

AFL SOO will sell out In Adelaide and Perth and most likely Melbourne if they did a 3 game series per year.

the AFL will be interested in the TV RATINGS (no point it rating 600k) on FTA when that is what a normal H&A fixture rates.

they will want NRL figures 3.5mill to 4mill figures long term.

Speaking Of Origin
NZ paid the NRL $5million for a 1 game hosting rights in Auckland (will sell out in under 10 mins)

Terry wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 1:51 pm

Fred wrote: Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:54 pm

Why would they put something that is already half- baked and manufactured on Valwntines day ? Any bloke with half a chance of getting his end in will be out blowing money on dinner.

Speak for yaself Freddo. I don't need valentines day or a dinner date. Usually wifey just throws herself at me lololololololol!!!!!!!!!!

Thinking of the younger fellas

I'm see Nick Daicos has a bandaged calf at training - fingers crossed he pulls out of the game.

Seems i am not alone, many people on my socials seeing this match as contrived and concerned that it will impact their club should a player get injured - for what is obviously a manufactured meaningless event.

Fred wrote: Tue Feb 10, 2026 1:08 pm

Seems i am not alone, many people on my socials seeing this match as contrived and concerned that it will impact their club should a player get injured - for what is obviously a manufactured meaningless event.

True Freddo. The AFL is just jealous of the RL version of SOO. They're desperately trying to make it relevant but smart AFL types like yourself can see straight through it. It just ain't gonna cut it when compared to Qld V NSW in RL.

I predict there will be an outcry about player minutes, injuries, clubs not being fair dinkum and a dud game. Fumblehouse should just stop trying to copy the juggernaught of RL SOO and stick to their little suburban comp. You know it makes sense.

Terry wrote: Tue Feb 10, 2026 1:18 pm

Fred wrote: Tue Feb 10, 2026 1:08 pm

Seems i am not alone, many people on my socials seeing this match as contrived and concerned that it will impact their club should a player get injured - for what is obviously a manufactured meaningless event.

True Freddo. The AFL is just jealous of the RL version of SOO. They're desperately trying to make it relevant but smart AFL types like yourself can see straight through it. It just ain't gonna cut it when compared to Qld V NSW in RL.

I predict there will be an outcry about player minutes, injuries, clubs not being fair dinkum and a dud game. Fumblehouse should just stop trying to copy the juggernaught of RL SOO and stick to their little suburban comp. You know it makes sense.

Yes, well here we are in alignment Terry.

Fred wrote: Tue Feb 10, 2026 2:21 pm

Terry wrote: Tue Feb 10, 2026 1:18 pm

Fred wrote: Tue Feb 10, 2026 1:08 pm

Seems i am not alone, many people on my socials seeing this match as contrived and concerned that it will impact their club should a player get injured - for what is obviously a manufactured meaningless event.

True Freddo. The AFL is just jealous of the RL version of SOO. They're desperately trying to make it relevant but smart AFL types like yourself can see straight through it. It just ain't gonna cut it when compared to Qld V NSW in RL.

I predict there will be an outcry about player minutes, injuries, clubs not being fair dinkum and a dud game. Fumblehouse should just stop trying to copy the juggernaught of RL SOO and stick to their little suburban comp. You know it makes sense.

Yes, well here we are in alignment Terry.

Good on ya Fred. Brothers in arms pal lololol!!

Terry wrote: Tue Feb 10, 2026 1:18 pm

Fred wrote: Tue Feb 10, 2026 1:08 pm

Seems i am not alone, many people on my socials seeing this match as contrived and concerned that it will impact their club should a player get injured - for what is obviously a manufactured meaningless event.

True Freddo. The AFL is just jealous of the RL version of SOO. They're desperately trying to make it relevant but smart AFL types like yourself can see straight through it. It just ain't gonna cut it when compared to Qld V NSW in RL.

I predict there will be an outcry about player minutes, injuries, clubs not being fair dinkum and a dud game. Fumblehouse should just stop trying to copy the juggernaught of RL SOO and stick to their little suburban comp. You know it makes sense.

the NRL plays in those tiny little stadiums that is struggles to full makes it not much more than that little suburban comp! the CEO PVLs used car salesman look, cheap black wannabe mobster look greased back hair look and bogan uneducated voice constant cry of desperation in gaining attention from the AFL