Billy Slater discusses his highly anticipated team selections for the Game 3 Origin decider.

Get Billy's take on the return of legend Josh Papalii, the debut of Gehamat Shibasaki, the shift of Valentine Holmes to the wing, and Reece Walsh's role.

Billy lays out the challenge ahead and how these key changes will shape Queensland's charge for the series.

Billy Slater discusses his highly anticipated team selections for the Game 3 Origin decider.
Get Billy's take on the return of legend Josh Papalii, the debut of Gehamat Shibasaki, the shift of Valentine Holmes to the wing, and Reece Walsh's role.
Billy lays out the challenge ahead and how these key changes will shape Queensland's charge for the series.

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. 

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.

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

The Billy Slater Podcast

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.

Billy Slater on QLD's Bold Game 3 Selections

Billy and Peter Psaltis dive into Grand Final week 2025 thanks to TAB.

Breaking down every player position battle, Brisbane’s comeback habit, Melbourne’s spine fitness, and the kicking game that could decide it. 

They revisit the prelims, answer your questions (that Walsh-Reynolds kick!), relive all-time GF moments, and lock in predictions for both the NRL and NRLW deciders - plus a quick look at Bears v Warriors in the State Championship. 

00:00 - Welcome

02:00 - Prelims recap

07:00 - What will we be expecting from both teams 

08:45 - Pap vs Walsh 

12:45 - Halves battle 

15:00 - Forwards 

17:00 - Stefano comments 

18:30 - Ben Hunt 10 years on 

20:00 - Kicking game 

23:00 - Outside backs: Staggs vs Coates 

27:00 - State Championship: Warriors vs Bears 

27:40 - NRLW: Roosters vs Broncos 

29:35 - Billy’s best finals players (prelims) 

34:30 - Listener questions 
Walsh-Reynolds goal kicking situation

36:30 - Ampol Power Surge
Greatest grand final moments 

43:00 - Predictions 
GF winners 

Billy and Peter Psaltis dive into Grand Final week 2025 thanks to TAB.
Breaking down every player position battle, Brisbane&rsquo;s comeback habit, Melbourne&rsquo;s spine fitness, and the kicking game that could decide it.&nbsp;
They revisit the prelims, answer your questions (that Walsh-Reynolds kick!), relive all-time GF moments, and lock in predictions for both the NRL and NRLW deciders - plus a quick look at Bears v Warriors in the State Championship.&nbsp;
00:00 - Welcome
02:00 - Prelims recap
07:00 - What will we be expecting from both teams&nbsp;
08:45 - Pap vs Walsh&nbsp;
12:45 - Halves battle&nbsp;
15:00 - Forwards&nbsp;
17:00 - Stefano comments&nbsp;
18:30 - Ben Hunt 10 years on&nbsp;
20:00 - Kicking game&nbsp;
23:00 - Outside backs: Staggs vs Coates&nbsp;
27:00 - State Championship: Warriors vs Bears&nbsp;
27:40 - NRLW: Roosters vs Broncos&nbsp;
29:35 - Billy&rsquo;s best finals players (prelims)&nbsp;
34:30 - Listener questions&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Walsh-Reynolds goal kicking situation</li>
</ul>
36:30 - Ampol Power Surge
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Greatest grand final moments&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
43:00 - Predictions&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">GF winners&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Billy's Grand Final Playbook

Billy reflects on Ivan Cleary’s standout coaching year, breaks down the Bulldogs’ season, and explains why the Sharks might be the most confident team in the comp right now. He also weighs in on why the Broncos must throw caution to the wind, and why he’s backing a Storm-Panthers showdown for the grand final. Plus, listener questions, the best finals players of week two, and the Ampol Power Surge.

The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On.

Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au

00:00 - Welcome 

03:00 - Panthers

06:00 - Nathan Cleary

09:00 - Bulldogs 

11:00 - Sharks 

14:00 - Raiders 

21:00 - Storm Sharks preview

24:00 - Broncos Panthers preview

30:00 - Best finals players week 2

32:00 - Listener questions 

36:30 - Ampol Power Surge

Billy reflects on Ivan Cleary&rsquo;s standout coaching year, breaks down the Bulldogs&rsquo; season, and explains why the Sharks might be the most confident team in the comp right now. He also weighs in on why the Broncos must throw caution to the wind, and why he&rsquo;s backing a Storm-Panthers showdown for the grand final. Plus, listener questions, the best finals players of week two, and the Ampol Power Surge.
The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We&rsquo;re On.
Send through your questions to Billy <a href="mailto:billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au">billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au</a>
00:00 - Welcome&nbsp;
03:00 - Panthers
06:00 - Nathan Cleary
09:00 - Bulldogs&nbsp;
11:00 - Sharks&nbsp;
14:00 - Raiders&nbsp;
21:00 - Storm Sharks preview
24:00 - Broncos Panthers preview
30:00 - Best finals players week 2
32:00 - Listener questions&nbsp;
36:30 - Ampol Power Surge

Broncos Must Risk It All - Billy’s Finals Warning

Billy breaks down a finals weekend for the ages! He dives deep into the greatest game he’s ever seen, the golden-point thriller between the Raiders and Broncos. He discusses why the Broncos' conservative start was a concern and praises Reece Walsh for once again "pulling his team out of the fire."

Billy also analyses the Sharks' stunning upset, pinpointing why he believes Trindall was the difference and predicting that "all the pressure will be on Canberra" in their upcoming semi-final. He discusses the importance of Mitch Kenny for Penrith’s premiership hopes, and gives his thoughts on what the Bulldogs need to do to make drastic changes for their clash this week.

The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On.

Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au

00:00 - Welcome 

02:00 - Raiders Broncos 

19:00 - Sharks Roosters

24:00 - Warriors Panthers

27:30 - Storm Bulldogs 

34:00 - Billy’s tips 

37:30 - Best finals player week 1

40:45 - Listener questions 

44:30 - Ampol Power surge

Billy breaks down a finals weekend for the ages! He dives deep into the greatest game he&rsquo;s ever seen, the golden-point thriller between the Raiders and Broncos. He discusses why the Broncos' conservative start was a concern and praises Reece Walsh for once again "pulling his team out of the fire."
Billy also analyses the Sharks' stunning upset, pinpointing why he believes Trindall was the difference and predicting that "all the pressure will be on Canberra" in their upcoming semi-final. He discusses the importance of Mitch Kenny for Penrith&rsquo;s premiership hopes, and gives his thoughts on what the Bulldogs need to do to make drastic changes for their clash this week.
The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We&rsquo;re On.
Send through your questions to Billy <a href="mailto:billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au">billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au</a>
00:00 - Welcome&nbsp;
02:00 - Raiders Broncos&nbsp;
19:00 - Sharks Roosters
24:00 - Warriors Panthers
27:30 - Storm Bulldogs&nbsp;
34:00 - Billy&rsquo;s tips&nbsp;
37:30 - Best finals player week 1
40:45 - Listener questions&nbsp;
44:30 - Ampol Power surge

Billy Slater on QLD's Bold Game 3 Selections

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