If you love Stories of Origin, you'll also love the Stories of the Cars That Made Australia, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross Listen via Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cars-that-made-australia/id1681972497 Listen via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4y2OWVCRvVHI35BOdW1msS?si=cf54f89c6df547f2 Since 1980, State of Origin rugby league has been a treasure trove of remarkable stories. They involve mateship, resilience, winning against the odds. Pain, refusal to quit. Underdogs triumphing in the face of doubt. The most romantic elements of sport. Stories of Origin features Origin greats Allan Langer...
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17 min
Alfie. The Larrikin and the Legacy
Throughout the 1990’s, Allan Langer and Ricky Stuart engaged in an intense on-field rivalry. The star halfbacks of their respective club and state teams, the pair were virtually al…
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25 min
Alfie & The Greatest Origin Comeback
After a humiliating defeat in the 2000 State of Origin series, Queensland turned to legendary coach Wayne Bennett to restore state pride. Bennett's bold move to select an entirely…
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26 min
St George Can't Play... Alfie and the Beginning of the Broncos
Allan Langer’s playing legacy still looms large over the Broncos. The clubs Inaugural halfback in 1988 would become their first premiership captain in ‘92, a title they defended in…
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27 min
Kevvie & The King… Alfie’s Wingmen
A Rugby League halfback is the beating heart of a football team, part drummer, part lead guitarist, but every seven needs a six. In the case of Alan Langer, his illustrious wingmen…
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28 min
Six More Songs... the Making of Alfie.
One of the smallest men to have played the game, ‘Alfie’ rose to become a giant figure of the sport. On episode one of Stories of Origin, Alfie, we go back to where it all began. T…
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32 sec
Stories of Origin - Season 3 Trailer
Episode 1 available Monday 29 April 2024. Allan Langer. The diminutive playmaking whiz who bamboozled and befuddled opponents for decades remains Queensland’s most capped halfback…
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31 min
JT & Adam Mogg - An Unlikely Hero
It can take just one play to make someone an Origin hero. In the case of Adam Mogg, his two games for Queensland are as significant as any. In 2006, State of Origin was in its 25th…
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40 min
Phil Gould & Darryl Brohman - Origin 2023
Gus and Big Marn share their most memorable Origin moments, hilarious footy stories and a detailed preview of the 2023 State of Origin series. State of Origin is live and exclusive…
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27 min
Brett & Josh Morris - Whatever It Takes
The 2014 State of Origin is best remembered for New South Wales' victory which ended Queensland's record run of eight straight series wins. The opening game in front of a raucous Q…
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23 min
Lockyer & Joey - Origin Reunited
The 1998 State of Origin series featured some of the best Rugby League ever witnessed. After three years of interruptions due to Super League, the best of the best were back to bat…
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33 min
Billy & Freddy - Sliding Doors
In 2022, Brad Fittler and Billy Slater faced each other for only the second time in their Origin careers.The first time in 2004 it was under a very different set of circumstances.…
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26 min
Fatty & Sterlo - Origin goes to La-La Land
Welcome to Stories of Origin Series II focusing on some memorable State of Origin performances. The brilliant player of the match efforts, the toughest displays, the scintillating…
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56 sec
Stories of Origin - Season 2 Trailer
Last year we launched Stories of Origin the podcast by telling some of the greatest Origin stories with the icons of Australia's greatest sporting rivalry. In Season 2 we're focusi…
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31 min
The Modern Maroons
Billy Slater is one of the greatest ever Queensland players, but does that ensure his success as a coach? The legendary fullback steps into the coaches box for the first time in hi…
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35 min
Inside Camp Blue
On this episode of Stories of Origin, we go inside NSW camp for an exclusive interview with Blues coach Brad Fittler. Hosted by Mathew Thompson.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…
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33 min
The Greatest Upset
1995 was the height of the Super League war. As a tactic to fight back against News Limited, the ARL ‘overlooked’ players who’d committed to the breakaway competition from represen…
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41 min
The Match Winners
Here’s the scenario. It’s an origin decider in front of a full house. 12-all - 90 seconds to play. Your state needs a matchwinner! Who stands up? The very best footballers rise in…
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56 min
The Heartbeat of the Blues
In the first 12 years of modern Origin, QLD won 9 series. NSW needed a circuit breaker. In 1992, they called on a man who, in his first four years as a first-grade coach, had been…
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42 min
The Dynasty
Between 2006 and 2013, Queensland enjoyed the greatest winning stretch Origin has ever seen. They won 11 of 12 series - including eight in a row from 2006. But it was a dynasty tha…
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The Champions
Andrew Johns and Cameron Smith are the two best players of their generation. On this episode of Stories of Origin, they sit down together to discuss their remarkable state careers.…