Yeah the fact that people arent forced to play for their country is ridiculous. How Thorne was allowed to play for both the Kangaroos and the All Blacks was a bit embarrassing. Tamou should be a Kiwi as well as a lot of other blokes who have represented us.
That said, I was at the game last night and love seeing all my favourite players in the same team. Obviously I appreciate the Queensland boys but also Gallen, Bird, Watmough and Lewis. I only get to cheer for them a couple of times per year as they are the only times that they are playing for me and I really do love it. I still do think the passion is there for the players as witnessed by Marshal blowing up about the 'traitors' who pled their allegience to Australia.
NZ had field position for nearly the entire first half last night and their execution and rugged defence by the Aussies cost them more than refereeing. If Marshal, Mannering and Sonny were playing, one would assume they would have made a greater fist of all the ball they had.
The Kangaroos certainly enjoyed playing for their country last night. After the game they went to the crowd and many of them including Smith, Jt and Gallen especially were kissing the badges on their chests and saluting the crowd. It was good to see. The fact the stadium was packed as well after a frigid day and a freezing cold night also pointed towards International footy being a respected spectacle.
