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Stories of Origin

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  • 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 Smith, Jonathan Thurston, Darren Lockyer, Paul Gallen, Ricky Stuart, Ben Ikin, Chris Close and many more. The podcast series taps into their experiences and unwraps new angles on their Origin careers.

    You’ll hear some classic yarns from on the field and inside the dressing sheds. It is compulsory listening for any sports fan.

    A Wide World of Sports and 9Podcasts production.
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Episodes
  • Alfie. The Larrikin and the Legacy

    Alfie. The Larrikin and the Legacy
    Jun 2 2024

    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.

    Produced by 9Podcasts & Wide World of Sports.

    Presented in partnership with Youi.

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    17 mins
  • Alfie & The Greatest Origin Comeback

    Alfie & The Greatest Origin Comeback
    May 26 2024

    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.

    Presented in partnership with Youi.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    25 mins
  • St George Can't Play... Alfie and the Beginning of the Broncos

    St George Can't Play... Alfie and the Beginning of the Broncos
    May 19 2024

    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.

    Produced by 9Podcasts & Wide World of Sports.

    Presented in partnership with Youi.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    26 mins
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