Following NRL head of football Graham Annesley's admission that the match review committee got it wrong by not charging Penrith centre Taylan May over his head clash with Reece Walsh, Gus questions the whole ‘duty of care’ claims.
Plus Gus covers the future of Leichhardt Oval, the Titans without Tino and the NRL casualty ward.
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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 always opponents and locked into a perennial tussle to wear the Australian number 7 jersey.
On this episode of Stories Of Origin, we explore the battle of Langer and Stuart and how is their relationship after years of on field combat?
Hosted by Nine’s NRL Commentator Mathew Thompson. 
Produced by 9Podcasts & Wide World of Sports.  
Presented in partnership with Youi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories of Origin 'Alfie': The Larrikin and the Legacy

This is a must listen episode. 
Gus’ incredibly detailed insight into how key playmakers will impact on State of Origin Game 1 for New South Wales and Queensland.
00:00 - Start
01:30 - Round 12 takeaways
07:00 - Blues bonding schedule 
10:50 - Yes No No 

Queensland’s mind games are getting old
Selwyn Cobbo will struggle to get on the field in Game 1
Debut players are a boost to a team in Origin

24:00 - SOO Queensland
32:00 - SOO NSW
47:00 - Cody Ramsey 
47:00 - #AskGus
1:00:00 - Round 13 preview  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yeo would’ve been my first pick and captain.

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 new Maroons team paid off with a victory in the opening game of the 2001 series.
However, the Blues fought back, leveling the series with a dominant performance in game two. With the decider looming, Queensland needed a spark.
Enter Allan Langer.
In this episode of Stories of Origin, we revisit the dramatic and unexpected return of Alfie Langer for the 2001 State of Origin.
Hosted by Nine’s NRL Commentator Mathew Thompson. 
Produced by 9Podcasts & Wide World of Sports.  
Presented in partnership with Youi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alfie & The Greatest Origin Comeback

Gus discusses Parramatta’s decision to sack Brad Arthur, expressing his perplexity about the timing. He also shares his thoughts on who should be considered for the coaching role. Plus, Gus delves into Origin discussions, revealing his preferred team lineup, and explains why he believes the Souths will start winning again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parramatta’s premiership window closed years ago

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.
Hosted by Nine’s NRL Commentator Mathew Thompson. 
Produced by 9Podcasts & Wide World of Sports.  
Presented in partnership with Youi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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