导出博客文章Not on my watch.Memories of a divided Australias disastrous 1985 tour of New
Zealand have inspired Mal Meninga to stop any State of Origin bad blood spilling
over to the Kangaroos.National coach Meninga said he was not concerned by
Queensland veteran Corey Parkers claim that tensions between the State of Origin
teams were at an all-time high ahead of the end-of-year Four Nations campaign in
the UK.But Meninga vowed to stamp out any interstate issues in the Kangaroos
camp after enduring a fractured Kangaroos trip across the ditch 31 years
ago.Back then Terry Fearnley held both the Kangaroos and NSW reins, ensuring
plenty of interstate friction - especially after the Blues had won their first
Origin series in 1985.Fearnley copped plenty of criticism after appearing to
prefer NSW players over Maroons across the ditch, culminating in a humiliating
18-0 third Test loss to the Kiwis in Auckland.The unofficial Terry Fearnley rule
has all but ensured coaches have not held both state and national reins since in
Australia.Asked if he feared a repeat of the 1985 debacle, Meninga said: That
was driven by the leadership group.It wasnt driven by the players.I am the
leader of this Test team and it will not happen, simple as that.I can assure you
players will want to put their hand up for the Four Nations and who wouldnt want
to be involved in the World Cup?Queensland were seething over NSW skipper Paul
Gallen turning his back on Maroons skipper Cameron Smith lifting the Origin
trophy and leading the Blues away after last weeks game three in Sydney.Meninga
not only has to unite his Kangaroos team ahead of the end-of-year Four Nations
in the UK but also next years World Cup which was launched in Brisbane on
Tuesday.But Meninga - a veteran of 32 games for Queensland before a decade-long
stint as Maroons coach - could not see a problem.Origin is about passion, thats
what makes it so special, he said.Players will move on. I dont anticipate any
problems whatsoever.He refuted Parkers claim that Origin hatred had reached
another level this year.I dont think so - its as per normal, he said.Its part of
the banter and theatre of Origin - there wont be any issues.Kangaroos captain
Smith reckoned anyone who couldnt get over their Origin issues shouldnt be
picked for Australia.Anyone that struggles with getting a call up to play for
Australia and leaving that stuff at the door shouldnt play, he said.
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