Just hours after being labelled "unhinged", WA legend Glenn Jakovich has returned serve on Victorian rival Garry Lyon as the State of Origin war of words heats up.

Lyon, the Victorian chairman of selectors, wants the Big V to belt WA when they face off at Optus Stadium on February 14.

The Chris Scott-led Vics have already unveiled Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli, reigning Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell, Port Adelaide star Zak Butters and Coleman medallist Jeremy Cameron as players confirmed for the match.

WA, to be coached by Dean Cox, will boast the likes of Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps, Dockers speedster Shai Bolton, Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass and Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton.

Jakovich is WA's chairman of selectors, and he didn't hold back when asked about Lyon's

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