Stories of Origin
Stories of Origin
Since 1980, State of Origin rugby league has been a treasure trove of remarkable stories. They involve mateship, resilience, winning against the odds. Pain, refusal to quit. Underdogs triumphing in the face of doubt. The most romantic elements of sport. Stories of Origin features Origin greats Allan Langer, Brad Fittler, Billy Slater, Paul Vautin, Wally Lewis, Phil Gould, Andrew Johns, Cameron S…Social links:
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Alfie. The Larrikin and the Legacy
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 …
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Alfie & The Greatest Origin Comeback
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, level…
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St George Can't Play... Alfie and the Beginning of the Broncos
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 …
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Kevvie & The King… Alfie’s Wingmen
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 Lang…
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Six More Songs... the Making of Alfie.
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 …
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Stories of Origin - Season 3 Trailer
Episode 1 available Monday 29 April 2024. Allan Langer. The diminutive playmaking whiz who bamboozled and befuddled opponents for decades remains Queensland’s most capped halfback and revered as ever. Tough, tenacious and talented beyond all comprehension. This season Stories of Origin shines th…
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JT & Adam Mogg - An Unlikely Hero
It can take just one play to make someone an Origin hero. In the case of Adam Mogg, his two games for Queensland are as significant as any. In 2006, State of Origin was in its 25th year. New South Wales was coming off its third straight series victory and there was growing concern about the long-t…
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Phil Gould & Darryl Brohman - Origin 2023
Gus and Big Marn share their most memorable Origin moments, hilarious footy stories and a detailed preview of the 2023 State of Origin series. State of Origin is live and exclusive on 9 and 9Now.
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Brett & Josh Morris - Whatever It Takes
The 2014 State of Origin is best remembered for New South Wales' victory which ended Queensland's record run of eight straight series wins. The opening game in front of a raucous Queensland crowd at Suncorp Stadium was a grueling affair. The Blues won 12 - 8 in a demanding match, in large part …
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Lockyer & Joey - Origin Reunited
The 1998 State of Origin series featured some of the best Rugby League ever witnessed. After three years of interruptions due to Super League, the best of the best were back to battle it out for interstate supremacy. Player for player, it was perhaps the strongest series ever staged. Champion Da…
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