It is arguably probably the most iconic color conflict in Australian sport.
The sunshine blue of New South Wales in opposition to the darkish maroon of Queensland.
But, for causes which can likely trigger enthusiasm for retailers and few others, the Blues might be sporting their change darkish blue jersey tonight.
There was some criticism of the choice, main some experiences that league powerbrokers tried to get the jersey modified within the lead as much as the match.
The Blues hit again at these critics although.
“In response to press commentary concerning the NSW Blues sporting an alternate jersey for State of Origin 1 in Adelaide on Wednesday night, and issues concerning a possible color conflict, it must be famous that NSWRL first adopted the idea of sporting an alternate jersey in 2019 with none challenge or concern ever being raised by the ARLC,” a Blues assertion learn.
“The sporting of an alternate jersey on Wednesday night is just not a brand new thought.
“Certainly, the bottom color of the jersey being worn on Wednesday night is precisely the identical color as the color of the jersey which was worn in Perth in 2019, once more with none challenge ever being raised by the ARLC and with none conflict between the maroon Queensland jersey and the blue New South Wales jersey being recognized.”
It won’t a be a brand new thought, however that does not make it proper…
This would be the third (or second and a half) time the Blues have worn their change strip.
They did so in 2019 in Perth, when the Blues gained 38-6 and secured the collection 2-1, their second in a row.
They once more wore a unique jersey the next 12 months, though this time it was a bewildering half-and-half model at Adelaide Oval in 2020, which Queensland gained 18-14 on their solution to a 2-1 collection victory.
Anyway, do not simply take my phrase for it. This is what the ABC Radio commentary workforce give it some thought.
