State of Origin rugby league was most watched game of the year. So lets revive the AFL version.

THE State of Origin rugby league game was the most-watched show of the year, even in Melbourne. So should we revive AFL State of Origin footy? Tell us what you think.

THE State of Origin rugby league game between New South Wales and Queensland was a ratings winner, even in Melbourne.

Across the country the NSW win averaged 2,563,000 viewers on Channel 9.

It turns out the game was the most-watched show of the year.

NSW's Jarryd Hayne sings the team song in the rooms after winning Game 2 of the 2014 State of Origin series at ANZ Stadium

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In Melbourne 418,000 watched the game, also the No.1 show in Victoria for the night.

It made Confidential think, just imagine if the AFL reintroduced State of Origin footy and the ratings such a game would get?

Glen Archer (rear) spoils Tony Modra mark during South Australia v Victoria AFL State of Origin game at Football Park in 1997.

Other then all the news services, Masterchef held up well against the Origin game, averaging 859,000 for Channel 10.

The long-running format still has many loyal fans out there.

NSW's Trent Hodkinson celebrates scoring a try with team mates during Game 2 of the 2014 State of Origin series at ANZ Stadium

Originally published as State of Origin rugby league was most watched game of the year. So lets revive the AFL version.