Brad Fittler, Origin coach for New South Wales Origin, is concerned that the strict biosecurity measures the players live under could lead some of the game’s biggest stars to turn down an Origin shirt.
Players are currently living in a bubble that keeps them from doing everyday things like eating in a coffee shop or visiting extended families and friends.
These logs will continue after the grand finale on October 25th for the players selected on the NSW and Qld Origin teams.
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This year, Origin will be played for three consecutive weeks starting November 4th. Those who don’t play a final are expected to go to camp on October 19th.
Fittler said the Sun Herald roster would grow to 27 for both states. However, he expects some players – especially those who may not be guaranteed a place in the finals – to hit back the opportunity to get out of the bubble for good.
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“They followed some strict protocols so I’m preparing for anything,” said Fittler.
“I can see that there are going to be some tough conversations. Players cannot go in motivated because if you are not motivated you will not be good and it will be too difficult.
“It is going to be difficult.
“Guys are being taken away from their families again, and I know it will be difficult. Another five weeks, that’s a big question.
“But it’s also a good year playing Origin. Everyone’s had a pretty shitty year. The tough ones will definitely get up this year. “
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The Rugby League Player’s Association is currently working on what the new game payment will be for the players. The current check for $ 30,000 is expected to go down. The association is also looking into whether those players who are not selected on the team will have to spend the entire five weeks in the bladder.
The series is scheduled to begin with Game 1 in Adelaide Sun Herald reports that the COVID-19 outbreak in Victoria “startled” the NRL. If the season opener gets too difficult to play in South Australia, the governing body will reportedly consider moving it to a city like Canberra.
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There has been talk of moving the game to a city like Canberra as the COVID-19 outbreak in Victoria has “scared” the NRL and when it gets too difficult
As the series draws closer, Fittler revealed the kind of players he has in mind and revealed that Rabbitoh star Latrell Mitchell was under discussion before sustaining an end-of-season injury on Thursday.
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“I look at these top teams and some guys have gone to another level,” said Fittler.
“It is good news for players when they sign for clubs. When you are in good clubs, you become better players.
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“People like Latrell (Mitchell) were absolutely on the radar. He is a great loss.
“There were so many things he could have done. You could see he was doing well. And pondering how the injury happened was one of those really unfortunate situations. “
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