Something in the Water

It might be the weather or maybe it is in the water but Queensland is producing something special in the sporting world.

After Queensland made it 5 outright wins from five games to be leading the Sheffield Shield it makes you wonder what it is about Queensland.  Our cricket team is sitting on top in both the 4 day and one day competition and are clear favourites this summer.  Then there is our mighty Brisbane Roar who are on a record beating undefeated streak in football and playing a style of football that is the envy of all other teams in the A-league, not to mention that they are also the defending Champions from last season.

Then there is the Queensland State of Origin team that is on a record run as well, 6 series in a row and don't look like they want to give up that mantle anytime soon.  Even with the great Darren Lockyer retiring the maroons won't be worried with ample talent to fill his void and more passion than all of NSW put together will ever understand.  Queensland might not have the NRL premiers at the moment but a winning state of origin team always makes up for that.  Especially when you look at how many Queenslanders are in the National team.


Then there are the Queensland Reds who were doubted by everyone outside of the state to go on and win the Super Rugby competition.  Although Australia were disappiointing at the World Cup, it would have been a different story with the right squad selected and the Queensland Coach McKenzie taking the reins.

Queensland also boast the Netball champions in the Firebirds who won last season and never looked like being bettered by an opponent and going undefeated for the season. 

There are also plenty of individuals to add to this mix but it is the sporting teams that really make you wonder if it is the state.  Besides the Origin team, all the other teams have players from other states or countries who have found a new lease of life and excelled in the sunshine.  For me though all it comes down to is the lifestyle in Queensland.