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ROBBIE Farah will carry the names of 70 "Blues Brothers" — including arch rival Michael Ennis — into Origin III at Suncorp Stadium, insisting: "We would not have this series without them".
While ANZ Stadium may be discussing a Paul Gallen statue to commemorate the 2014 Origin series, Farah has told The Daily Telegraph how, for NSW players, respecting the memory of those who went before them is of far greater importance.
During eight series losses, the Blues used 70 players — with Canterbury rake Ennis, who kept Farah out of the NSW No.9 jersey, playing seven Origins.
Robbie Farah after winning Origin II. Source: Getty Images
At the top of the list, however, are both Newcastle skipper Kurt Gidley and Roosters halfback Mitchell Pearce — who both played 12 games without enjoying an Origin series win.
Morris brothers Brett and Josh, who both missed last Wednesday's game through injury, have played 10 and nine respectively. Manly fullback Brett Stewart played in seven while brother Glenn played five.
"And all of them have added to this piece of history,'' Farah says. "So while we might be getting the accolades, this win isn't just about the 17 players who were there on Wednesday night.
"Nor is it just about including the players who were such an integral part of Origin I — like the Morris twins and Tony 'T-Rex' Williams. This win is for guys like Pearcy, Jimmy Maloney, the Stewart brothers ... guys who aren't here tonight but who have been part of all the tough times."
Jarryd Hayne and Robbie Farah in tears at full time. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: News Corp Australia
Since their run of outs began in 2006, NSW have also churned through four coaches, as many captains and 17 different halves combinations.
Roosters halves Pearce and James Maloney were virtually assured a place in this year's team before the former was dropped for a boozey night out. As a result, Maloney was also axed to make way for Canterbury duo Trent Hodkinson and Josh Reynolds.
Asked if he feared becoming one of those names who had passed on before the Queensland dynasty was smashed, Farah continued: "All the time, mate, all the time.
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"To come so close the past couple of years ... I'm not getting any younger and was well aware that I was running out of time. So to finally win a series, it's the sweetest feeling in the world.
"And while we've finally buried all those demons, it's about so much more than this current squad.
"The NSW Blues, we're one big family. And the moment you get that first NSW jumper you become part it.
"People need to know that this success, it's been a long time coming and so many guys have played a part in it.
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