So how do we feel about all these Brad Fittler changes now?
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Because for the second time in four years, the NSW coach has snatched the playbook from the first game, swallowed his pride, and saved a number of home states in Nullarbor.
And he did so with a large hand from the last man chosen for Origin II, who casually wandered into the cutlery looking, shaking his hand and saying nothing more than “see you at camp” after his last NRL match.
For most of the last four months, Matt Burton had switched to a team that was first last season for one that has been the last. That’s not his fault, and since the Bulldogs finally found their mojo in the last few weeks, Fittler started doing it a little more.
And in his debut at Origin, the 22-year-old has just given his coach a big headache: how both Burton and Jack Wighton fit into his team for the series decision in Brisbane after the Blues’ convincing 44-12 victory at Perth’s. Optus Stadium Sunday night?
But just when you think you know Fittler, you always come up with something you don’t expect.