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In this special edition of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, we bring you a round table Origin preview ahead of Game I of the 2026 State of Origin Series, set to ignite Accor Stadium this Wednesday night.
Joining host Mark Braybrook are three Maroons greats — Wally Lewis (FOG #9), Trevor Gillmeister (FOG #51), and Matt Gillett (FOG #173) — to break down what’s ahead in one of rugby league’s fiercest rivalries.
This is the ultimate pre-game hit of Origin energy, insight, and Queensland pride — all from legends who’ve been in the thick of it.
#FOGS #QLDER #FOGSQueenslander #Podcast #StateOfOrigin #Origin2026 #GameI #WallyLewis #TrevorGillmeister #MattGillett #AccorStadium #QueenslandMaroons #MarkBraybrook -
FOG #92 Jason Smith | Neville Nobodies, 1995 Glory & Queensland Pride
Jason Smith is FOG #92. A Brisbane product who came through Souths Woodridge and the Brisbane Easts pathway, Jason built a remarkable professional career on instinct, toughness and pure football ability.
A premiership winner with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in 1995, Jason played 289 first grade games across an outstanding career with Canterbury, Parramatta, Hull F.C., Canberra and the North Queensland Cowboys. He also represented Queensland 16 times and Australia in 15 Tests, earning a reputation as one of the most naturally gifted footballers of his era.
In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Jason reflects on his upbringing in Woodridge, moving to Sydney as a teenager, making his State of Origin debut alongside his brother Darren, and the unforgettable 1995 Neville Nobodies series. He also opens up on the Super League era, the joy he found in simply playing footy, and why nothing ever topped pulling on the Queensland jersey and running out at Lang Park.
A footballer’s footballer.
And a proud Queenslander through and through.
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FOG #105 Shane Webcke | Leyburn Roots, Broncos Dynasty & Relentless Work Ethic
Shane Webcke is FOG #105 — a Darling Downs product who became one of the toughest and most respected front rowers of his era. A one-club man with the Brisbane Broncos, Shane built a 254-game NRL career defined by consistency, resilience and an uncompromising work ethic, playing in four premiership-winning sides and earning multiple best and fairest honours.
A 21-game Queensland State of Origin representative and Australian Kangaroo, Shane’s journey was anything but conventional. He never made a Queensland junior side, with his first ever Queensland jersey coming at State of Origin level. From a country upbringing in Leyburn to the biggest stages in the game, his career was built on doing the work others wouldn’t and embracing the standards required to compete at the top.
A proud Queenslander who turned hard work into a career.
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FOG #47 Gary Belcher | Souths Magpie Champion & Raiders Premiership Fullback
Gary Belcher is FOG #47 — a Brisbane junior who rose from the Brisbane Rugby League competition to become one of the most dependable fullbacks of his era. A 16-game Queensland State of Origin representative and Australian Kangaroo, Gary played a key role during a golden period for both the Maroons and the Canberra Raiders.
Raised in Acacia Ridge and coming through the ranks with the Southern Suburbs Magpies, Gary helped Souths claim the 1985 Brisbane Rugby League premiership before taking his career to the national stage with the Canberra Raiders. What followed was one of the most successful periods in the club’s history, with Belcher playing in premiership-winning teams in 1989 and 1990 alongside legends such as Mal Meninga, Laurie Daley and Ricky Stuart.
Primarily a fullback — though he began his career in the centres — Gary built a reputation for safe hands, strong positional play and the ability to finish opportunities when they came his way. His performances earned him 16 appearances for Queensland and 15 Test matches for Australia, including Kangaroo tours during one of rugby league’s great eras.
In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Gary reflects on growing up in Brisbane, the strength of the Brisbane Rugby League competition, his move to Canberra, life inside the Raiders’ famous sides of the late ’80s and early ’90s, and the pride of representing Queensland during the formative years of modern State of Origin.
A proud Magpie, Raider and Queenslander.
#FOGS #GaryBelcher #FOGSQueenslander #StateOfOrigin #QueenslandRugbyLeague #CanberraRaiders #SouthsMagpies #Kangaroos #NRLHistory #QLDER -
FOG #158 Nate Myles | Gordonvale Grit, 32 Origins & Maroon Medal Winner
Nate Myles is FOG #158 — a proud Far North Queenslander who built an outstanding 234-game NRL career on toughness, professionalism and an uncompromising team-first mindset. A 32-game Queensland State of Origin representative and Australian Kangaroo, Nate was a key figure through the Maroons’ eight-straight era and twice claimed the Ron McAuliffe Medal as Queensland’s best player in a series, then won the Wally Lewis Medal in 2012 as Player of the Series.
Raised in Gordonvale just south of Cairns, Nate’s journey took him from Southern Suburbs juniors to Sydney with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, then across stints with the Sydney Roosters, Gold Coast Titans, Manly Sea Eagles and Melbourne Storm. Whether it was the grind of the early Sydney years, the pride of pulling on the Maroon jersey, or the standards that kept Queensland hungry at the top, Nate’s story is all heart, hard work and Queensland spirit.
A front-rower who never wanted a free ride and never expected one.
#FOGS #NateMyles #FOGSQueenslander #StateOfOrigin #QueenslandRugbyLeague #CanterburyBulldogs #SydneyRoosters #GoldCoastTitans #ManlySeaEagles #MelbourneStorm #Kangaroos #QLDER -
FOG #84 Danny Moore | Townsville Talent, Manly Premiership & A Winner on Both Sides of the World
Danny Moore is FOG #84 — a Townsville product who carved out a terrific top-grade career across Australia and the UK as a powerful outside back. An Australian international and Queensland State of Origin representative, Danny played at centre and on the wing in a tough era, earning his place through hard work, reliability and a quiet confidence.
He debuted in first grade for Manly in 1991, later becoming part of a Sea Eagles side that played in three straight grand finals and lifted the trophy in 1996. Danny then headed to England, winning again with Wigan and becoming the first player to win a grand final in both the northern and southern hemispheres. At representative level, he pulled on the Maroon jersey in Paul Vautin’s famed 1995 “Neville Nobodies” clean sweep and also earned Australian selection.
A proud Queenslander who never forgot where he came from.
#FOGS #DannyMoore #FOGSQueenslander #StateOfOrigin #QueenslandRugbyLeague #ManlySeaEagles #WiganWarriors #NorthQueenslandCowboys #Kangaroos #QLDER -
FOG #64 Mark Coyne | Sunnybank Junior, Dragons Captain & The Miracle Try
Mark Coyne is FOG #64 — a Brisbane-born centre who built a remarkable career through loyalty, resilience and a deep love of the Maroon jersey. From junior footy at South Sunnybank to captaining the St George Dragons and later St George Illawarra, Coyney became one of the game’s most respected professionals in a tough era.
A premiership winner with Past Brothers in Brisbane before making the move south, Mark went on to play 233 top-grade games, including three grand finals, and earned the rare honour of captaining both Dragons entities. At representative level, he played 19 State of Origin matches for Queensland and nine Tests for Australia, including the 1995 World Cup triumph at Wembley.
Of course, he’s also etched into Origin folklore as the man who finished off the Miracle Try in 1994 — a moment that still gives Queenslanders goosebumps.
A proud Queenslander and a true Dragon who earned everything the hard way.
#FOGS #MarkCoyne #FOGSQueenslander #StateOfOrigin #QueenslandRugbyLeague #StGeorgeDragons #StGeorgeIllawarraDragons #Kangaroos #QLDER
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FOG #59 Dan Stains | Darling Downs Battler, Origin Maroon & Kangaroo Tourist
Dan Stains is FOG #59 — a proud Queenslander whose rugby league journey began on a dairy farm on the Darling Downs and carried him all the way to State of Origin and Australian representation. A tough, determined forward, Stains built a respected top-grade career across Australia and the UK through persistence, resilience, and belief.
Raised in rural Queensland, Dan’s early football came through Toowoomba Valleys before progressing into Queensland representative teams alongside future legends. After earning his opportunity at Cronulla, he played 190 first-grade games across Cronulla, Balmain, Halifax, and the London Broncos, becoming known as a reliable, hard-working professional in an unforgiving era of the game.
Dan represented Queensland in four State of Origin matches and earned the ultimate reward in 1989 when he was selected for the Australian tour of New Zealand — a defining moment that capped off a career built on earning every chance the hard way.
In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Dan reflects on:
• Growing up on the Darling Downs and discovering rugby league late
• Moving to Toowoomba and finding opportunity at Valleys
• Early Queensland teams and the confidence they instilled
• Fighting for a first-grade chance at Cronulla
• Life under Jack Gibson and the demands of elite professionalism
• Pulling on the Maroons jersey and handling Origin intensity
• Being selected for the Australian tour of New Zealand
• Playing club football in England and broadening his life experience
• Lessons learned from mentors, coaches, and teammates
• What it means to be remembered as a FOGA genuine Queensland battler whose story reflects the grit, humility, and pride that define Maroon football.
#FOGS #DanStains #FOGSQueenslander #StateOfOrigin #QueenslandRugbyLeague #CronullaSharks #BalmainTigers #Kangaroos #QLDER
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FOG #13 Rod Morris | Origin Original, Kangaroos Enforcer & Wynnum-Manly Premiership Captain
Rod Morris is FOG #13 — a proud Queenslander, a hard-nosed front-rower and one of the original State of Origin pioneers. A three-time Brisbane Rugby League premiership winner with Easts and Wynnum-Manly, Morris also starred for Balmain in Sydney and became a mainstay of the Australian pack across World Cups and Kangaroo tours.
Born in Ipswich and forged in the old-school era of 80-minute football with no interchanges, Rod played for Queensland before Origin, then returned in 1980 to help launch a new era alongside Arthur Beetson, Wally Lewis, Mal Meninga and Chris Close. He toured with Australia in 1977 and 1978, played 16 Tests, and in 2025 was inducted into the Queensland Sports Hall of Fame alongside his brother Des.
In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Rod reflects on:
• Growing up in Ipswich with “more freedom” and old-school junior footy
• Rising through Ipswich and into a dominant Easts Tigers side in the 1970s
• Playing 80 minutes every week in a brutal Brisbane Rugby League era
• Winning BRL premierships with Easts and captaining Wynnum-Manly to their first title
• The frustration of pre-Origin interstate footy and playing for both Queensland and New South Wales
• Kangaroo tours, club games in England and why players today miss that experience
• Being an Origin original in 1980 and the pressure Queensland felt to “get it right first time”
• Balancing elite footy with running his own business and the parallels between leadership in sport and businessA tough, intelligent front-rower who helped lay the foundations of State of Origin and left a lasting mark on Queensland rugby league.
#FOGS #RodMorris #FOGSQueenslander #StateOfOrigin #QueenslandRugbyLeague #Kangaroos #EastsTigers #WynnumManly #BalmainTigers #QLDER
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Welcome to the FOGS Queenslander Podcast Bonus Episode: Know Your FOGS Origin Trivia!
In this special bonus episode, we’re back with another round of the ultimate Queensland State of Origin trivia challenge! Some of Queensland’s toughest and most iconic Rugby League legends go head-to-head to test their Origin knowledge.
Featuring FOGS Legends:
Brad Backer, Allan Smith, Bryan Niebling, Anthony Milford, Ben Hannant, Mitch Brennan, Kevin Walters, Tim Glasby, Danny Nutley, Steve Stacey, and Chris Flannery
#FOGS #QLDER #StateOfOrigin #OriginTrivia #RugbyLeague #BradBacker #AllanSmith #BryanNiebling #AnthonyMilford #BenHannant #MitchBrennan #KevinWalters #TimGlasby #DannyNutley #SteveStacey #ChrisFlannery #QueenslandLegends -
The FOGS Queenslander Podcast Ep 56 – FOG #215 Edrick Lee
Edrick Lee sits down for a proper yarn about footy, family and Queensland pride. From East Mount Gravatt to 133 NRL games, from Canberra and Cronulla to Newcastle and the Dolphins, Edrick talks resilience, culture and that unforgettable 2020 Origin decider at Suncorp where he crossed for the Maroons. It’s a story of setbacks, comebacks and staying true to who you are.
FOGS shares the stories behind Queensland’s elite Rugby League players and backs community right across the state. This one’s full of heart.
What you’ll hear
• Honest reflections on a late start in league and a fast rise through the NYC
• Learning the hard way through injuries and turning them into wins
• The phone calls from Mal and Wayne, and what Origin camp really feels like
• Five tries for the Knights, life at the Sharks and coming home to the Dolphins
• Life after footy, family, culture and giving back
About Edrick Lee
FOG #215. Queensland Maroon and Indigenous All Stars representative. Winger. Clubs include the Raiders, Sharks, Knights and Dolphins. First Knight to score five tries in a game. Proud Queenslander with a story bigger than the scoreboard.
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FOG #133 Chris Flannery | Roosters Premiership, Origin Star & Sunshine Coast Leader
Chris Flannery is FOG #133 — a versatile and tough competitor who represented Queensland 10 times, won an NRL Premiership with the Sydney Roosters, and became a respected figure both on and off the field.
Born in Cowra and raised on the Sunshine Coast, Flannery’s journey took him from barefoot footy with the Kawana Dolphins to grand finals at Sydney’s biggest stage and later to England’s Super League, where he lifted the 2008 Challenge Cup with St Helens.
In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Chris reflects on:
• Moving from country New South Wales to Queensland and discovering footy at Kiwana
• His rise through the Roosters ranks and the influence of Arthur Beetson and Ricky Stuart
• Winning the 2002 NRL Premiership and debuting for Queensland on his 22nd birthday
• Playing every position from centre to lock – and even five-eighth in Origin
• That unforgettable 2006 decider in Melbourne and Lockyer’s match-winning try
• Life after footy and leading the Sunshine Coast Falcons as CEO
A humble Queenslander with over 250 top-grade games and a career built on resilience, loyalty, and pride in the Maroon jersey.
#FOGS #ChrisFlannery #FOGSQueenslander #StateOfOrigin #QLDER #SydneyRoosters #StHelens #SunshineCoastFalcons -
FOG #32 Steve Stacey | Brisbane League Icon & Origin Winger
Steve Stacey is FOG #32 — a proud Queenslander, a sprinting sensation, and a key figure in Brisbane’s golden rugby league era. A three-time BRL Premiership winner with Easts and one of the fastest men in the game, Stacey made his State of Origin debut in 1983 and scored a try in the series-deciding win at Lang Park.
In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Steve reflects on:
• His start in footy despite his mother’s protests
• Dominating the Brisbane competition with Easts Tigers
• How athletics nearly lured him from the game
• The pride of wearing the Maroons jersey
• And why he turned down Sydney and New South Wales selection
Enjoy this chat with one of the most entertaining and fiercely loyal players to ever wear maroon.
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Danny Nutley | FOG #150 | From Redcliffe to Origin & Super League Dream Team
FOG #150 Danny Nutley — known affectionately as “Nuts” — is a classic Queensland footy story of grit, mateship, and perseverance. From Redcliffe junior to NRL front-rower, a one-game Queensland Maroon, and a Super League Dream Team member, Nutley’s career spanned two continents and five clubs.
In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Danny sits down with Mark Braybrook to talk about his humble beginnings, hard work, and the career moments that defined him.
#FOGS #DannyNutley #FOGSQueenslander #StateOfOrigin #RedcliffeDolphins #CronullaSharks #CastlefordTigers #WarringtonWolves #SydneyRoosters #QLDER -
Kevin Walters | FOG #63 | Broncos Legend, 6-Time Premiership Winner, QLD & Kangaroos Coach
Kevin Walters is one of Queensland’s most beloved footy figures — a six-time Premiership winner with the Broncos and Raiders, 20-time Maroons representative, 11-Test Kangaroo, and one of the rare few to both captain and coach the Queensland Maroons.
In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Kevvie sits down for a heartfelt, funny, and inspiring chat about backyard footy in Ipswich with his four brothers, the "miracle try" in Origin, coaching the Maroons and Broncos, and being named Kangaroos coach in 2025.
It’s a story of family, resilience, and an undying love for Queensland.
#FOGS #QueenslanderPodcast #KevinWalters #StateOfOrigin #Broncos #NRL #QLDMaroon #Queenslander -
In this episode, we sit down with Jodie Billing, one of the trailblazers of women’s rugby league in Queensland. Jodie proudly wore the Maroons jersey in the first official Interstate match against NSW in 1997, represented Australia at four internationals, and was part of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup squad.
From growing up on a hobby farm to finding her way into the fledgling women’s rugby league competition, Jodie shares the grit, sacrifice and passion it took to play at the highest level. She reflects on long bus trips, paying her own way, and playing for the love of the game — contrasting those struggles with the incredible opportunities today’s women’s players now enjoy.
This is the story of a pioneer whose determination helped pave the way for future generations of Maroons and Jillaroos.
#FOGS #JodieBilling #FOGSQueenslander #QueenslandMaroons #QueenslandWomen #StateOfOrigin #WomensRugbyLeague #QWR #Trailblazer #QLDER -
In this episode, we sit down with FOG #191 Tim Glasby, the unassuming workhorse who went from undrafted to Origin hero and became a premiership winner with the Melbourne Storm.
Born in Townsville and developed through the CQ Capras and Penrith system, Tim forged his career the hard way. Known for his reliability and engine, Glasby became a trusted cog in the 2017 Melbourne Storm Grand Final team and earned five Origin caps for Queensland during one of the most intense periods in State of Origin history.
From Craig Bellamy’s brutal standards to Kevvie Walters' belief, Glasby shares what it meant to pull on the Maroons jersey and silence the critics with effort over ego.
#FOGS #TimGlasby #FOGSQueenslander #QueenslandMaroons #StateOfOrigin #MelbourneStorm #NRL #GrandFinal2017 #CraigBellamy #KevvieWalters #Workhorse #QLDER -
Welcome to the FOGS Queenslander Podcast Bonus Episode: Know Your FOGS Origin Trivia!
In this special bonus episode, we’re back with another round of the ultimate Queensland State of Origin trivia challenge! Some of Queensland’s toughest and most iconic Rugby League legends go head-to-head to test their Origin knowledge.
Featuring FOGS Legends:
Steve Price, Kerry Boustead, Kevin Campion, Billy Moore, Dallas Johnson, Mark Hohn, and Mark Murray.
Watch as these Maroons greats tackle 10 tricky questions about Queensland’s State of Origin history. Will their on-field smarts translate into trivia glory, or will the questions leave them stumped? You won’t want to miss this fun and nostalgic celebration of Queensland’s proud Origin tradition.
#FOGS #QLDER #StateOfOrigin #OriginTrivia #RugbyLeague #StevePrice #KerryBoustead #KevinCampion #BillyMoore #DallasJohnson #MarkHohn #MarkMurray #QueenslandLegends -
Welcome to the FOGS Queenslander Podcast Episode 49!
Featuring FOG #16 Mitch Brennan
Hosted by Mark Braybrook
In this episode, we sit down with State of Origin winger and 1979 premiership winner Mitch Brennan, a genuine Queensland footy character. From his rise at Souths Brisbane to premiership glory with St George, Mitch shares hilarious and heartfelt stories of deception, white boots, and dodging the spotlight (while quietly becoming a cult figure). We cover his debut under an alias, what it meant to be a FOG, his coaching stints, American football ambitions, and his impact off the field.
Mitch’s honesty, humour and humility make this one a cracking listen. Don’t miss the story of “Mickey Lane”, the white boots, and the ride that took him across the globe and into rugby league history.
#FOGS #MitchBrennan #FOGSQueenslander #QueenslandMaroons #StateOfOrigin #NRL #RugbyLeague #MarkBraybrook #QLDER -
FOGS Queenslander Podcast Episode 48
Featuring FOG #165 Ben Hannant
Hosted by Mark BraybrookIn this inspirational and raw episode, we sit down with dual-premiership winner Ben Hannant, affectionately known as “The Polar Bear.” From humble beginnings on the Gold Coast to winning NRL titles with both the Broncos and Cowboys, Ben shares how his relentless drive, faith, and family shaped his career and life.
A 12-time Queensland Maroon, Australian international, and one of the game’s toughest front-rowers, Ben reflects on the lessons learned from legends like Wayne Bennett, Petero Civoniceva, and Shane Webcke, and his journey from barefoot footy to the Origin arena.
#FOGS #BenHannant #FOGSQueenslander #QueenslandMaroons #StateOfOrigin #NRL #BrisbaneBroncos #NorthQueenslandCowboys #RugbyLeague #MarkBraybrook #QLDER
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