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State of Origin III is here, and it’s all on the line.
In this episode of The Monday Kick On, we break down the biggest talking points ahead of the series decider, including the key matchups, team selections, players under pressure, and our predictions for who will lift the shield.
Can Queensland do it again, or will New South Wales finish the job?
Chapters:
00:00 Intro, The Monday Kick On Begins
03:49 State of Origin III Preview
05:45 Reni’s Origin Story & Missing Out
12:29 What NSW Must Change To Win
15:43 James Tedesco Breakdown
18:21 Bostock, Best & NSW’s New Backline
23:18 Payne Haas, Barnett & The Forward Pack
29:21 Mitch Moses, Nathan Cleary & The Halves
33:02 Bench Rotation & Interchange Strategy
37:16 How NSW Stops Queensland
38:46 Harry Grant Is Queensland’s Biggest Threat
40:28 The Blueprint To Beat Queensland
41:06 Will Reece Walsh Play?
Let us know your predictions for Game III in the comments. Who wins the decider, and who takes home the Wally Lewis Medal?
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Mace and Alana Pearson are back for another episode of In The One, previewing this weekend's best racing across Rosehill, Flemington and the Sunshine Coast.After recapping Alana's trip to Royal Ascot, they break down the key races, discuss track conditions, identify value runners, and reveal their best bets of the weekend.The pair take a deep dive into Polyglot, Shangri-La Impact, Gatsby's, Mikael, Smashing Time and more, before finishing with their strongest betting plays across multiple states.If you're looking for form, value, and betting angles heading into Saturday, this episode has you covered.Timecodes:00:00 Intro and Alana returns from Royal Ascot00:47 Building towards the Spring Carnival01:40 Yellow Jersey recap and last week's results02:45 Track conditions and betting strategy04:18 Race 6 preview, Polyglot analysis06:30 Race 7 preview begins07:25 Why Shangri-La Impact is the value bet11:15 Race 8 preview, Smashing Time vs Gatsby's14:20 Gatsby's first-up case15:20 Race 9, Winter Stakes preview16:50 Mikael vs Midnight Dynamite19:30 Mace's best bets22:00 Alana's best bets23:15 Outro

Jake Friend joins BTFU for one of the biggest State of Origin previews of the year, breaking down everything ahead of the Game 3 decider.The former Queensland Origin hooker and Sydney Roosters premiership winner opens up on life after football, building a successful business, his incredible Origin journey behind Cameron Smith, why Queensland consistently deliver on the biggest stage, and the famous “worst Queensland team ever” that went on to win the series.The boys then go deep into the Origin decider, analysing both squads, debating the biggest selection calls, Teddy’s role for NSW, Sam Walker’s emergence, Cameron Munster’s influence, the forward battle, and who they believe will lift the shield at Suncorp. They also discuss the Roosters’ culture, the next generation coming through the club, and why the Tricolours continue to set the standard.00:00 Jake Friend’s Life After Footy & Building a Business05:00 Jake’s Origin Journey, Cameron Smith & Queensland Culture13:40 Queensland Game 3 Team Breakdown | Munster, Sam Walker & The Maroons19:50 NSW Team Selections | Teddy, Backline Changes & Blues Concerns29:26 Cleary & Moses Halves Debate | How NSW Can Attack Queensland33:00 NSW Forward Pack, Reece Robson, Liam Martin & Cam Murray Debate40:22 Origin III Predictions41:15 Inside The Roosters | Winning Culture & Trent Robinson47:45 Roosters Young Guns, Sam Walker & Club Future52:40 Fireball Quickfire + Round 19 NRL Tips

This week on the 180 Podcast, Braith and Reni react to a bombshell phone call that saw Reni sacked from his NSW Rugby League ambassador role following his criticism of the Blues and Laurie Daley.The boys unpack the fallout from Origin II, discuss who needs to stand up before the Origin decider and whether Laurie can still inspire NSW heading into the biggest game of the year.There's also a deep dive into the Bulldogs’ ongoing spine issues, Bronson Xerri’s uncertain future, the rise of young halfback Alex Conti and whether Canterbury can genuinely contend without a settled halves combination.Plus the Roosters continue to build as a premiership threat, Sam Walker's evolution, Mark Nawaqanitawase’s remarkable rise, Latrell Mitchell’s injury setback and all the biggest talking points heading into another massive round of NRL.00:00 Introduction, Bali Recap & Braith's Fast07:01 Reni Sacked By NSW Rugby League18:42 Origin Decider Preview & NSW Selection Debate24:14 Bulldogs Drama: Xerri Exit Rumours, Spine Concerns & Alex Conti34:12 Roosters Premiership Credentials, Sam Walker & Mark Nawaqanitawase40:45 Latrell Mitchell Injury Blow45:55 NRL Talking Points & Team Analysis54:00 Round Predictions & Best Bets59:30 Broncos vs Roosters | Dolphins vs Warriors PreviewSOCIALSFollow the Boys on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/braith_anastahttps://www.instagram.com/renimaituahttps://www.instagram.com/mace_theace🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/btfu/id1804246088

Queensland have levelled the series and the fallout is massive.Braith and Mace break down exactly what went wrong for New South Wales in Origin II, from the lack of attacking spark and game management to the selection calls that left plenty of questions unanswered. They assess the performances of Tedesco, Cleary, Moses, Robson, Staggs and the Blues forward pack while debating who deserves to keep their jersey for the decider.The boys also compare Billy Slater's clear game plan with Laurie Daley's approach, discuss whether NSW got their bench rotation completely wrong, and reveal the changes they'd make ahead of the Suncorp decider.Plus, Selwyn Cobbo's outstanding Origin performance, the rise of Queensland's spine, the case for Turbo, Latrell and Hamole Olakau'atu, and a full NSW Game 3 selection debate.Can the Blues turn it around, or are Queensland about to claim another Origin series?00:00 Origin II Fallout & First Reactions02:50 How Queensland Took Control Of The Series06:20 Tedesco, Toia, Staggs & The Blues Backline Shake-Up13:10 Selwyn Cobbo's Origin Masterclass14:40 Cleary & Moses Under The Microscope18:55 Robson, Api, Radley & NSW's Bench Disaster24:20 Laurie Daley's Selection Calls Under Fire30:30 Can NSW Actually Win The Decider At Suncorp?50:00 NSW Game 3 Team: Who Stays & Who Gets Dropped?62:30 Roosters Premiership Chances, Club Footy & Wrap UpSOCIALSFollow the Boys on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/braith_anastahttps://www.instagram.com/renimaituahttps://www.instagram.com/mace_theace🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/btfu/id1804246088