Lions forward Josh Green is the latest player to express his desire to represent his home State of Tasmania in a State of Origin match.
“I would love to see State of Origin footy back (in the AFL),” Green told fans during a live chat on Thursday.
“To play for Tassie would be great!”
Green is one of three Tasmanians currently on the Lions’ list – together with Ryan Harwood and Aaron Cornelius.
Hypothetically, if State of Origin was to ever return, the Lions trio could help form part of a side along with Jack Riewoldt (Richmond) Jeremy Howe (Melbourne), Mitch Robinson (Carlton), Grant Birchall (Hawthorn), to name a few.
Green has kicked four goals in his three matches so far this season, which ranks him equal second on the Club’s goal-kicking list behind Jonathan Brown (six goals).
The 177cm goal-sneak has now established himself in the senior side, and along with teammate Dayne Zorko (175cm) is proof that size doesn’t always matter.
“I got told all the time that I was too small to play AFL,” Green said. “But that just made me want to play even more.”
“I certainly think there will always be a place for ‘traditional’ footballers (in the AFL).”
