Yes dontaskme, you are mostly correct however there is a...

Yes dontaskme, you are mostly correct however there is a legitimate push by some in New South Wales to have gallon as the next immortal. Blokes like Phil Rothfield who idolise him are pushing this agenda and Bob Fulton who wields A lot of power and is on the voting panel and is also good friends with Rothfield has also endorsed his nomination. Fulton also heavily supported johns' nomination. Perhaps this is a conflict of interest as Fulton has been a selector and has had a close relationship with all New South Wales origin squads. But everyone knows that Smith and JT be the next Immortals so you are more likely correct in saying that it's just to stir up Queenslanders. I agree completely with everything else you said.