The Billy Slater Podcast

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 ‘93.

He’d go on to lead a team rated among the greatest club outfits ever assembled to the Super League premiership of ‘97, and in ‘98 they reigned supreme again in a reunited 20 team competition.

It’s a career so profound that Langer is immortalised in bronze with his own statue at Lang Park alongside fellow QLD champions, Lewis, Lockyer, Beetson and Meninga.

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This week on the Billy Slater Podcast we cover the growing list of NRL injuries, the path to finals footy for the Dolphins and the juggling act the Roosters now face with their roster following the signing of Fafita.

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00:00 - Welcome 

01:00 - Injuries in the game 

07:45 - Sharks win over the Storm

13:00 - Rabbitohs woes continue

15:10 - Dolphins looking good

19:00 - David Fifita joins the Roosters

23:30 - Women’s State of Origin 

25:00 - Billy M Awards

31:30 - Listener questions 

36:30 - Magic Round preview

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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 are as much a part of his story as himself. 

On this episode of Stories of Origin ‘Alfie’, we shine a light on Langer's leading men, playmaking champions Wally Lewis and Kevin Walters.

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Billy has a strong message for the keyboard warriors wanting to bag the game’s referees, what Wayne Bennett brings to the table if he were to go to Souths, plus we hear which two players Billy would’ve loved to have played alongside had he got the chance. 

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Billy responds to questions about Kayln’s potential role within the QLD Origin camp, plus he shares his thoughts on the breaking news of Luke Keary’s early retirement plans.

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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. The sports loving, blue collar Queensland city of Ipswich, which has played a significant part in developing champions of the state.

And we explore a truly unique relationship. Alfie’s greatest supporter was actually a fellow number seven that was New South Wales to the core.

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Billy outlines some serious issues at the Parramatta Eels following their defeat to the Dolphins in Darwin. Plus, Billy chats Maroons selections five weeks out from Origin Game 1.

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Billy loses patience with the Rabbitohs and their coaching situation. 

Has his say on the war of words between two of the coaching heavyweights - Ricky Stuart and Des Hasler. 

Plus, Billy’s high praise for Zac Lomax’s performance after a week of being in the headlines. 

And don’t miss Billy’s team and player of the week in the Billy M’s. 

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Injuries galore as Brisbane and the Dolphins hit with a number of setbacks ahead of their blockbuster match this weekend. What does this mean for Billy and the QLD squad?

Billy unpacks what is going on at the Rabbitohs and how they can move forward. 

More confusion over the hip drop tackle after a number of separate incidents.

Plus, Billy pays homage to Origin captain, Daly Cherry-Evans for steering the Sea Eagles to a comprehensive win over the reigning premiers. 

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Billy gives a unique take on the hip drop tackle, his high appraisal for Benji Marshall and the Tigers, and what position RTS should play. 

Plus, we get an update on Cam Munster’s injury.

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It’s been a difficult weekend for the Maroons coach, with injuries for Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Reece Walsh, Billy opens up on how it impacts his selections.

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Billy reviews a historic weekend in Vegas for the NRL. 

An extensive review of both matches including the top moments and players of each. 

Billy has his say on the Reece Walsh shoulder charge and what the alternative could've been.

Plus a comprenhensive look at the rest of the Round 1 games.

00:00 - Welcome 

01:20 - Vegas review

06:10 - Sea Eagles Rabbitohs 

12:15 - Roosters 

16:30 - New blocking rule

18:50 - Broncos

20:30 - Reece Walsh shoulder charge 

25:05 - Spencer Leniu incident

27:15 - Knights Raiders 

28:45 - Warriors Sharks

30:15 - Storm Panthers 

35:10 - Eels Bulldogs

36:30 - Titans Dragons

37:40 - Dolphins Cowboys

39:30 - Listener Questions

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Billy Slater's back, tackling the NRL's biggest stories! 

Slater breaks down the Las Vegas experiment, Reece Walsh's NFL dreams, the World Club Challenge results, and Luai's Panthers exit. 

Plus, Billy weighs in on Benji Marshall's at the Tigers, the Broncos' preseason win, the Queensland Origin coaching shakeup, and delivers his bold 2024 NRL predictions.

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The Billy Slater Podcast Season 2 returns Monday 26 February for the 2024 NRL season!

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Ru and Marlee take us through a comprehensive look at the NRLW Grand Final and where it can be won and lost. 

Ru and Marlee select their team of the year

Plus, Ru goes through the best rookies from 2023

Lite N Easy, fuelling women in sport. 

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Billy and Levy preview the 2023 Grand Final

Billy talks about the state of the game and where he believes it currently stands. 

The PNG atmosphere over the weekend. 

Plus, Billy names his 2023 Dally M team of the year. 

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We're at the pointy end of the NRLW season with only four teams remaining

Ru and Marlee discuss expansion and what the next steps should be

Your listener questions are answered

Plus, a HUGE preview of this week's semi final matches 

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The Nathan Clearu injury - is it a storm in a teacup?

A huge review of Week 2 of the Finals 

Billy previews the Preliminary finals and where the games will be won and lost 

Plus high praise for Andrew Webster, Shaun Johnson and the Warriors 

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Join Ru, Marlee and Millie as they talk all things NRLW

Do the Knights have one hand on the minor premiership?

The Prime Ministers 13 has just dropped - any surprises? 

Millie has a game to play with us

Plus, a look at the final round of the regular season

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Billy backs the refs and bunker for their decision not to send Jack Wighton off the field after the biting allegation

The atmosphere at Newcastle made Billy feel like a Novacastrian and Knights fan

An extensive review of each finals game 

Plus, Billy’s tips on who he thinks will bounce back this weekend

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Ru and Marlee discuss how important having a women's side across the ditch would be

The monster ban for Cowboys forward Mackenzie Weale

The rookie class of 2023 has been on fire! 

Plus a huge preview of Round 8, including the mouth watering Knights Roosters match up

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Finals fever is in the air as Billy Slater and Mark Levy run through their tips and preview of the first week of finals.

Can the Roosters beat the Sharks? 

Will the Warriors step up in big games? 

Can Newcastle's defence win them a premiership?

And who will play fullback for Melbourne? 

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Billy is concerned about what’s going on at Souths and the internal fractures that are occurring 

Jarome Luai is unlikely to play again this season according to Billy

Billy’s high praise for Reece Walsh and his confusion around JWH’s actions

And a preview of an epic final round of football

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Kalyn Ponga and the Newcastle Knights continue on their winning hot streak and Billy has high praise for them

The Latrell Mitchell elbow should be a fine and nothing else according to Billy

Billy's high hopes for the Benji Marshall led Tigers next year 

Plus, where did it all go wrong for Parramatta this year? 

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Billy weighs in on the Australian fullback position

The Titans extending Fifita and Tino and whether it was a good decision 

The NRL heading over to Vegas 

Plus a review of all the action from Round 24 of the NRL

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Billy talks about the growing of the name nationally and why Perth should have their own team after the weekend's success. 

Controversial calls over the weekend with an NRL crackdown occuring. 

Billy's high praise for a young fullback 

Plus, is Ryan Papenhuyzen's return just what the Storm needed? 

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Billy Slater has had his say on the people criticising the Storm celebrating their 07’ and 09’ premierships during the 25th year celebrations.

Desperate times for the Sharks and Billy suggests that they need to change their game style.

The Broncos can challenge the Panthers this year.

And Billy has his say on the bunker.

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Billy rips into the RLPA pay dispute as it enters its third week.

Slater's noticing some frustration at the Sharks and it’s impacting on superstar Nicho Hynes.

Plus, Billy explains his confusion around the fine for the Val Holmes tackle.

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Billy reflects on the Queensland’s successful 2023 Origin 

Will he continue coaching the Maroons next year? 

Billy has his say on Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Payne Hass’ contract situation

Plus, find out who Billy thinks will be one of the elite fullbacks of the game in the next couple of years 

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Queensland assistant coach Jonathan Thurston is filling in for Billy to give us an update on the Queensland preparations leading up to Game 3. 

Plus, find out why JT has received a warning from the NRL.

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Billy Slater has named two new faces to the team, Corey Horsburgh and AJ Brimson

Reece Walsh missing out on selection due to suspension 

Billy's take on the new look NSW team for Game 3

Plus, a recap of another successful Beanie for Brain Cancer Round 

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Billy revisits last Wednesday’s State of Origin victory and takes us inside the post match celebrations.

He defends Reece Walsh after coming under scrutiny for his ‘temper’

Ben Hunt’s future is still murky, and Billy has a strong view on it all.

Plus, Billy’s reaction to the ‘mad scientist’ Des Hasler joining the Titans.

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Queensland assistant coach Josh Hannay joins the show from Queensland camp ahead of Game 2. 

Whether or not the Ben Hunt contract talks have affected the Queensland team

The unpredictability of NSW’s new spine 

Plus a quick review of Round 16 of the NRL 

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Billy joins us live from Queensland camp to dissect the team and run through why selected certain players. 

And Mark Levy runs through all the top stories making news in the NRL.

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Billy recaps last Wednesday’s Origin victory and looks ahead to Game 2.

There are two teams in the competition that Billy is impressed most with at the halfway point of the NRL season. 

Listener questions are answered including how the Maroons celebrated the Game 1 win, and what exactly happened with the extra player on the field? 

Plus, Billy’s appraisal for some of the game’s elite players.

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Billy’s busy checking the team in at the airport as they head to Adelaide for Origin Game 1 so he’s passed the phone onto the Maroons assistant coach Josh Hannay for the latest inside the camp.

The countdown is on, the nerves are starting to build.

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Billy joins us live from the Origin camp to give us an insight on the selections that were made. 

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We’re a week out from the Origin teams being selected and Billy has an idea of how Queensland will shape up

Craig Bellamy has decided to stay on as Melbourne’s coach much to the delight of Billy

The 2025 RLWC is in disarray as host country makes shock call - Billy has a solution

Plus - Billy has some breaking news mid podcast! 

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We recap and review an incredibly successful Magic Round.

Origin talk is beginning to build up and Queensland may have a huge recruit in Ben Ikin.

Valynce Te Whare. Remember the name. 

And Billy chats the most bizarre things he has seen on the field after a bull was on the loose in the Super League.

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The transfer window and draft discussion has heated up, and Billy gives his two cents 

Billy has his say on the Knights heading over to Bali during the bye 

Some words of wisdom for Josh Schuster and Kyle Flanagan.

Plus, where would the best place be for a new NRL Team?

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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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Billy speaks about what ANZAC means to him, and why it is the most important day on the calender. 

Sam Walker is a victim of his own talent, but will bounce back according to Billy.

What makes the Melbourne Storm so successful over such a long period of time?

And Graham Annesley responds to Billy's comments over the 'hip drop' tackle

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Billy responds to the reports that he has hit a fork in the road of his career.

The hip drop tackle once again is making headlines, and Billy has plenty to say.

We run through a few Queensland players that Billy has his eye on.

Plus, Billy names the toughest players he played against and also names his top 5 fullbacks that he’s seen play.

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Billy has his say on Kalyn Ponga’s return to the NRL

Dylan Edwards is one of the premier fullbacks of the game

Billy compares two of the greatest ever coaches: Craig Bellamy and Wayne Bennett 

Plus an extensive run through from all the Round 6 action

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Billy has his say on which ‘Joe’ should replace Tedesco at fullback

Nicho Hynes is about to become the highest paid player in Sharks history

Billy has his take on the possibility of moving the Grand Final to other states

And we get an insight into what it was like to work under the great Gai Waterhouse 

Plus, all the wash up from Round 5.

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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 focusing on some memorable State of Origin performances.

The brilliant player of the match efforts, the toughest displays, this scintillating tries. 

Stories of Origin - Season 2 - available now.

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Billy names the toughest players he’s ever played with in memory of the late John Sattler. 

The reports that Parramatta is on the hunt for a fullback, and Billy’s disbelief on the whole situation.

Joseph Suaalii heading over to Rugby and what the next 18 months have in store for him and the Roosters. 

Plus, Billy’s strugglers and standouts from Round 4 of the NRL.

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Billy has his say on the Felise Kaufusi tackle that may rule him out for the blockbuster against the Broncos - and why he should challenge it. 

His disappointment in his old club, the Melbourne Storm, and why they are struggling.

Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow’s fast starts to the season and how they’re shaping up for Origin. 

And online trolls and abuse, how the NRL can try and fix the issue. 

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Billy has his say on all the big issues from over the weekend, including the large number of sin bins dished out by the refs.

Where to from here for the NRL after Thursday night’s racism incident? 

One of the worst sprays Billy has copped from Craig Bellamy.

And Billy weighs in on whether he’ll be the next Melbourne Storm coach.

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00:00 - Welcome 

00:15 - Reece Walsh 

2:40 - Kalyn Ponga HIA

4:36 - Are the refs going over the top with sin bins? 

10:54 - Racism and the NRL

15:44 - Expanding the competition 

18:43 - Round 2 Review: Standouts and Strugglers 

28:00 - Next Melbourne coach? 

30:51 - Craig Bellamy Spray

36:02 - Who Am I? 

38:09 - Round 3 Preview 

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Billy unpacks all the big moments from an action-packed Round 1 including the historic Dolphins victory, the talk around the controversial HIA protocols, and whether the Panthers post-match argument is anything to worry about.

Billy gives an insight into which of his teammates were the biggest ‘ratbags’ around the club and the prank that left Craig Bellamy fuming.

Plus, we delve into Billy’s one on one interview with Cameron Munster. 

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Billy runs through each NRL team and how they can fare in the 2023 season, we hear just how close he got to switching to Rugby Union, and Billy takes us inside last year’s Queensland Origin camp.

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League’s greatest Fullback returns every Monday of the NRL season to look back on a massive round of Rugby League. 

Billy Slater and co-host Mark Levy riff through the winners, the losers, the players and the clubs, and answer the most pressing questions of the round. 

It’s raw, it’s honest, it’s unflinching, and it’s on-demand. 

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