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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Countdown to Origin 2

League's greatest ever fullback Billy Slater and co-host Mark Levy riff through the winners, the losers, the players and the clubs each week, 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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Billy explains why David Fifita didn’t make the cut for the Maroon in Qirgin Game 1 and covers all selections for Queensland.
 
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‘Fifita hasn’t hit that standard’

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.  
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Stories of Origin 'Alfie': The Greatest Origin Comeback

Billy opens up on the challenge Queensland now face potentially without Cam Munster.
Plus A huge Magic Round review as the Warriors stun the Panthers, Sharks the real deal as Hynes makes Origin statement and Kalyn who? Armstrong scores three as Knights defeat the Titans
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‘It’s really hard’ Billy’s tough decision on Munster

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. 
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St George Can't Play... Alfie and the Beginning of the Broncos

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.
The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Mark Levy for Ram Trucks - Eats everything else for breakfast.
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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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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