Joey Johns .. New Rugby League Immortal.

Was Joey a biased choice?

Is it just me or does anyone else see an overwhelming number of NSW ex players and supporters on the judging panel for Rugby League's Immortals? And there is a few that hardly or never played the game.

I'm not saying that Joey doesn't deserve to be an immortal because he certainly does, but let's at least wait until his footy boots have had time to air. The decision last night smacks of a desperate need to give NSW fans something to grasp onto after this years loss to Queensland for the seventh year in a row.

I think choosing Mal Meninga was a no-brainer at this time. His record in representative areas of the game easily eclipse Johns' records, and his club records at least rival those of the great half back. Then take into account his record as Queensland Coach and it is easily seen that he has definitely contributed more to our great game on and off the field than Joey, and will definitively enhance the ranks of the immortals when they finally induct him.

If any one should be there, Mal Meninga is a rugby league immortal of great stature on all levels. Can anyone enlighten me as to why Andrew John's preceded Mal Meninga into the Immortal ranks? I would be very interested to here a valid reason. Please comment as I am perplexed.

It's a pity that politics should afflict this greatest of all rugby league honours.