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Billy Slater reflects on his iconic double chip-and-chase try during the 2004 State of Origin series.

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 revisit the electric atmosphere of Suncorp Stadium and the moment that left the sporting world breathless: Slater’s legendary double chip-and-chase try . Join us as Billy reflects on the sheer instinct behind that iconic play, the magic of the 2004 series, and what it means to be part of the Maroons' enduring legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Thompson

Guest: Billy Slater

Topics covered

• State of Origin
• Billy Slater
• 2004 series
• rugby league
• iconic plays
• Queensland Maroons
• sports history

Keywords

• Billy Slater
• State of Origin
• 2004
• rugby league
• Suncorp Stadium
• double chip-and-chase
• Queensland Maroons
• sports folklore

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Suncorp Stadium

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