Queensland coach Billy Slater joins us from inside Maroons camp ahead of State of Origin Game One, tackling the biggest selection calls and storylines dominating rugby league.

Billy opens up on the huge fullback debate between Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga, why experience mattered in key positions, and how the Maroons landed on one of the most talked-about squads in recent Origin history.

There’s also discussion around the six debutants and the balance of the bench under the new Origin rules, leadership within camp.

Billy also reflects on selection pressure and what fans might be underestimating about this Queensland team heading into the series opener.

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• NSW Blues Team Selection: Guest Paul Gallen reveals his predicted lineup for Game 1.

• The "Gus vs. Gal" Rivalry: The episode revisits the ongoing banter between Phil Gould and Paul Gallen regarding the Perth Bears bid and salary cap concessions.

• Queensland Maroons Outlook:

  • Ben Hunt joins the studio to discuss the impact of Tom Dearden's injury and the depth of Queensland’s playmaking options, including Sam Walker and Daly Cherry-Evans.

  • League icon Greg "GI" Inglis reflects on his legendary Origin career, his transition from the Storm to Souths, and the influence of coach Craig Bellamy.

• Women’s State of Origin: Tamika Upton and Jesse Southwell discuss the growth of the women's game and the intense preparation for Game 2 at Suncorp Stadium.

• Magic Round Preview: The team breaks down the biggest matchups for the upcoming four-day festival of football at Suncorp Stadium.

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The "Billy the Kid" Breakout: State of Origin Game 2, 2004

In this episode of Stories of Origin, host Matthew Thompson sits down with a true icon of the game, current Maroons coach and Queensland legend Billy Slater.

Travel back to 2004, a year that cemented Slater's place in Origin folklore. We revisit the electric atmosphere of Suncorp Stadium and the moment that left the sporting world breathless: Slater’s legendary double chip-and-chase try.

Join us as Billy reflects on the sheer instinct behind that iconic play, the magic of the 2004 series, and what it means to be part of the Maroons' enduring legacy.

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Join host James Bracey and the heavy hitters of rugby league - Paul Gallen, Phil Gould, Cameron Munster, and Millie Elliott - as they dissect a massive Round 9 in the NRL.

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Join the team for this episode of 100% Footy as we gear up for an epic Anzac Round! We are diving into everything the fans need to know, including the latest on Jerome Luai, Hudson Young’s appearance, and all the action from around the grounds.

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He was at his lowest ebb - then he delivered perfection.

Welcome to Season 5 of Stories of Origin. as we sit down with the true icons of the game to explore the single Origin match that defined their legacy.

We are kicking off this series with a bang. Rugby league’s greatest player, Nathan Cleary, joins us to dissect his favourite Origin game: his absolute masterclass in game two of the 2022 series in Perth.

It was a performance that silenced the critics and showcased the resilience required to thrive at this level. Nathan takes us inside the intense pressure of that series, revealing how he channelled the disappointment of a 16-10 home loss in game one - against a Queensland side inspired by the champion Cameron Munster, to orchestrate the defining high point of his Origin career.

It’s an intimate, tactical, and honest look at what it takes to own the toughest arena in rugby league.

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Danny Weidler joins the panel with the latest on the NRL's Monday madness - the Dragons pulling the pin on Shane Flanagan after an 0-7 start and what's next for the Red V with Dean Young stepping in as interim, the massive blow for the Blues with Payne Haas facing 6-8 weeks on the sidelines and all but ruled out of Origin 1, plus the Storm's stunning slide to five straight losses and what it means for Cameron Munster's spot in Billy Slater's Maroons side.

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The panel breaks down a weekend that reshaped the NRL ladder:

• Tigers on Top: For the first time since 2018, the Wests Tigers have notched three straight wins, catapulting them to equal first.

• Panthers Toppled: Phil Gould details how the Bulldogs used a physical, defensive masterclass to dismantle the reigning premiers.

• Defence is Back: While the league has seen high-scoring shootouts recently, Round 6 proved that "gritty" footy can still take down the giants.

Featuring special guest and Tigers star Apisai Koroisau live in-studio.

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