The Billy Slater Podcast

• Fatty’s Miracle: 30 Years Since Queensland’s Greatest Origin Upset

  It was 1995 - the height of the Super League war. As the ARL blacklisted players aligned with Super League, Queensland was left with a team of virtual unknowns and a first-time coach, Paul ‘Fatty’ Vautin. No one expected them to win. Facing a New South Wales side stacked with international stars, the Maroons were written off before a ball was kicked. But what happened next became legend. Three decades on, Stories of Origin revisits the year Fatty’s Neville nobodies delivered a clean sweep and redefined what it means to wear Maroon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Exclusive: Munster, Grant & Shibasaki Inside the Maroons’ Inner Circle

  Peter Psaltis sits down with Queensland captain Cam Munster, Harry Grant, and Gehamat Shibasaki as the Maroons prepare for the State of Origin decider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• NRLW Kicks Off! Welcome Back Warriors, Hello Dogs!

  A new chapter for the NRLW begins this week! Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims preview the historic 2025 season with 12 teams, including the returning Warriors and debutant Bulldogs. Marlee & Ru dissect the biggest player movements, from Tamika Upton's headline-making switch to hidden gems. They tackle listener questions on expansion's impact, plus reveal their fearless predictions for who will lift the trophy, claim the Dally M, and shine as the next generation of stars. It’s all thanks to Harvey Norman. 00:00 - Welcome 03:00 - The Bulldogs and Warriors join the comp Signings Fan base Potential rugby players 13:00 - Off season signings and transfers Tamika Upton headlines biggest moves 19:00 - Listener questions Does expansion dilute or make standards higher? Does the new finals format add excitement or fatigue? 27:00 - 2025 Predictions Premiers: Roosters Smokey: Warriors Dally M: Olivia Kernick Rookie of the year: Tess McWilliams, Georgia Thomas, Martha Mataele Captain of the year: Api Nichols, Yasmine Clysdale 33:30 - Round 1 tipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Billy Slater on QLD's Bold Game 3 Selections

  Billy Slater discusses his highly anticipated team selections for the Game 3 Origin decider. Get Billy's take on the return of legend Josh Papalii, the debut of Gehamat Shibasaki, the shift of Valentine Holmes to the wing, and Reece Walsh's role. Billy lays out the challenge ahead and how these key changes will shape Queensland's charge for the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Billy on Origin II: "We Changed Our Discipline" & The Path to Game 3

  Maroons coach Billy Slater breaks down Queensland's crucial Game 2 victory, revealing how "we changed our discipline" to level the series. Billy also shares his insights on the NRL's tight competition, praises Penrith's young guns, comments on the "hole" the Titans find themselves in, and marvels at the Storm's unique balance. Plus, hear Billy's thoughts on Canberra's young spine, the "Billy Ms," listener questions, Ampol Power Surge picks, and a look ahead to Round 17. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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