The Billy Slater Podcast

In the premiere episode of Road to Paris, cycling icon Anna Meares delves into her extraordinary career.

She reveals her childhood Olympic aspirations, shares how she shattered a world record at 20, and details her remarkable comeback from a devastating neck injury. 

Anna reflects on her thrilling rivalry with Victoria Pendleton, explains how she handled pre-race anxieties, and revisits her inspiring leadership at Rio 2016.  

Now, as Australia's Chef de Mission, Meares offers her unique perspective on Paris 2024. 

Listen now for an unforgettable journey with a true sporting legend.

The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA Insurance.

Produced by 9Podcasts in partnership with Wide World of Sports for the Nine Network Australia, your home of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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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. 

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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.

 

The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Mark Levy for Ram Trucks - Eats everything else for breakfast.

 

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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. 

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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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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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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.

Hosted by Nine’s NRL Commentator Mathew Thompson.

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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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