Stories of Origin 9Podcasts
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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 Brad Fittler, Billy Slater, Paul Vautin, Wally Lewis, Phil Gould, Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, Jonathan Thurston, Darren Lockyer, Paul Gallen, Ricky Stuart, Ben Ikin, Chris Close and many more. The podcast series taps into their experiences and unwraps new angles on their Origin careers.
You’ll hear some classic yarns from on the field and inside the dressing sheds. It is compulsory listening for any sports fan.
Host - Mathew Thompson.
Producer & Sound Design - Matt White.
A Wide World of Sports and 9Podcasts production.
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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 year. New South Wales was coming off its third straight series victory and there was growing concern about the long-term future of State of Origin, as many commentators were beginning to wonder if Queensland would ever win another series.
Up step the Toowoomba product, Adam Mogg.
In this episode of Stories of Origin, Adam Mogg and Jonathan Thurston sit down to discuss the 2006 series, the adversity they had to overcome, and the unlikely hero that would help trigger a decade of Queensland dominance.
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BONUS EP: 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.
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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 Queensland crowd at Suncorp Stadium was a grueling affair.
The Blues won 12 - 8 in a demanding match, in large part thanks to the memorable performances of the Morris Twins.
In this episode of Stories of Origin, Brett and Josh Morris take us through Game 1 of the 2014 drought-breaking series, and the courage, determination and resilience that ended Queensland's dominance.
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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 battle it out for interstate supremacy. Player for player, it was perhaps the strongest series ever staged.
Champion Darren Lockyer wore the maroon of Queensland and the green and gold of Australia and with the Super League seasons behind him, was regarded as one of the world's best players.
It was his left boot that capped a remarkable Queensland comeback victory in Game One of the 1998 series.
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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. Slater was at the beginning of his State of Origin journey whilst Freddy was at his twilight.The 2004 State of Origin series provided us with some of the most memorable moments of all time.In this episode of Stories of Origin, Brad Fittler and Billy Slater take us through the highs and lows of Origin 2004 and share their fondest memories in what would be one of the most iconic series to date.
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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 tries.
There could be no better way to launch this season than with Paul ‘Fatty’ Vautin and Peter Sterling.
In 1987, the Blues halfback Peter Sterling was named Player of the Match, twice. Yet the Maroons featuring Vautin in the back row clinched the series after three epic encounters before Origin hit the road for the United States for the first and only time.
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Customer Reviews
This podcast is awesome
This podcast has been amazing telling me all the old stories of origin
Best podcast ever!
Queenslander!
Epic, more please!
Go the Blues NRL, NRLW
Brett and Josh Morris! Legends
Such a fabulous episode. Holy goosebumps!
Well done Brett and Josh, true humble footy players.
Fabulous