16/06/2026
STATE OF ORIGIN - GAME 2
Being a publican means treating everyone equally.
Except during State of Origin.
Then it's every man for himself.
Queenslanders become suspicious, ###X
Gold becomes a personality flaw, and I lose all ability to be diplomatic.
Spotted Boof the shearer heading for the exit with a couple of ###X Golds under his arm.
As a proud Blues supporter, I had no choice but to put some distance between us.
Meanwhile, I cracked open a Tooheys a proper NSW beer, born and bred in Blues country took a swig, let out a crow loud enough to wake half the district, and reminded everyone what side of the border.
Tonight's Game 2 could go either way, but one thing's for sure, if Queensland lose, Boof might need to keep walking backwards all the way home.
Funny how State of Origin brings out the worst in otherwise reasonable people. For three nights a year, we judge each other by our jersey.
Also a big shout out to
how lucky was I that he was at the pub and only too happy to help me film this reel fantastic guy and couldn't have done it without him f