Billy Slater Breaks Down the Walsh v Ponga Call | Inside Queensland Camp Before Origin I

Queensland coach Billy Slater joins us from inside Maroons camp ahead of State of Origin Game One, tackling the biggest selection calls and storylines dominating rugby league. Billy opens up on the huge fullback debate between Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga, why experience mattered in key positions, …

Billy Slater on Origin Selection: “I’ve Never Discussed It With Players… That’s My Responsibility”

With State of Origin just around the corner, Billy Slater gives a rare insight into the pressure and preparation behind selecting a Queensland team. After Tom Dearden’s injury rocked the Maroons picture, Billy explains why selection decisions sit with him and why he’s been watching every Queensland…

Stories of Origin: Billy Slater's Favourite Origin - The "Billy the Kid" Breakout

The "Billy the Kid" Breakout: State of Origin Game 2, 2004 In this episode of Stories of Origin, host Matthew Thompson sits down with a true icon of the game, current Maroons coach and Queensland legend Billy Slater. Travel back to 2004, a year that cemented Slater's place in Origin folklore. We …

Round 10 Preview + PNG Chiefs, Perth Bears & the NRL's Expansion Problem

Billy and Psaltry dig into one of the NRL's most pressing storylines - Jerome Lui's move to the PNG Chiefs and what it means for the Perth Bears' ability to compete.  Billy breaks down why Perth faces a uniquely difficult challenge, with the Chiefs effectively operating on double the salary cap th…

Origin's Almost Here - Plus the Shoulder Injuries Billy Knows All Too Well

Billy Slater breaks down a massive round of rugby league, from the Wests Tigers’ mounting injury toll and what it means for their season, to the Sharks rediscovering their ruthless edge.  Billy also dives into Brisbane’s near miracle comeback against the Roosters, the growing danger of the Dolphin…

Round 9 & Women's Origin Preview

Billy dives into the huge Women’s Origin showdown and what’s at stake as the rivalry intensifies. Plus, he breaks down Dolphins v Storm, why the Roosters-Broncos clash could hinge on key depth players like Deine Mariner and the possible return of Reece Walsh.  Billy’s expert eye on the weekend ah…

Luai’s PNG Trip Could Shake Tigers Stability

Billy analyses the Brisbane Broncos' depth and the impact of Xavier Willison, discusses the Bulldogs' approach to team dynamics, and breaks down the current form of the North Queensland Cowboys - highlighting his admiration for Tom Chester and the challenge of facing them right now. We also examin…

Billy’s Dragons Plan, Origin Injury Blows & ANZAC Footy

The major talking point this week is the departure of Shane Flanagan from the St George Illawarra Dragons. Billy offers his insights into the change at the helm and what Dean Young faces as he takes the interim reins. With Origin now on the horizon, the injury toll is becoming a major conversation…

'Feel the Situation' Billy Slater Backs Referees' Intuition

Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis dive into a massive Round 6 that saw the Wests Tigers and Gold Coast Titans secure season-defining wins.  Billy breaks down why the Tigers are riding a wave of confidence ahead of their clash with the Broncos and discusses the "nice headache" Benji Marshall has with …

Penrith’s Perfection & The Manly Shake-Up

In this episode, Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis pull apart a massive Round 4 of the NRL. The boys talk up the Penrith Panthers, who are sitting pretty as the only undefeated team left in the comp, and dive into the drama at Manly following Anthony Seibold’s exit and Kieran Foran’s move into the co…