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Message: [QUOTE="Big Pete, post: 3426995, member: 1899"] I agree that being Polynesian doesn't automatically bring your commitment into question. However, I wouldn't blame somebody for preferring a player who wants to represent Australia over somebody who wants to represent Scotland in let's face it an Australian representative match. It's not like they're representing Nova Scotia... So much of Origin is built on representing the state and the players that came before and inspiring the next generation. When you have players switching allegiances and taking themselves out of the equation I can see why it would hurt the value of the brand. For the record, I'm fine with the way things are. As long as you're eligible for both under the new rules you're sweet. I would have even had exemptions, like poor Mulitalo who got ratted out on social media after being given the all clear during every other rep match. Even Keary is somebody where I felt he had enough criteria to qualify for Queensland. You can't tell me his heart was in it for NSW. Also I'm pretty sure Fa'asuamaleaui grew up in Australia and has pledged to play for Australia so why would I have an issue with him? Are you even Australian, shed?. Give me another player to run at/away from. [/QUOTE]

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