Glaring State of Origin omissions, a 46 year-old goalkeeper and which NRL star should the Bears entice to Perth?
About this episode
The episode discusses the State of Origin selections, notable player absences, and highlights the impact of sport through personal stories.
State of Origin is almost here, and the biggest talking point is Georgie's husband* being left out the Queensland squad. We break down the Origin selections, what the notable player absences means for the Blues and Maroons, and how Billy Slater might be thinking about form, fitness and the long game. Sam Kerr got the perfect farewell at Chelsea with a goal, as she looks ahead to the next stage of her career, there were flowers for Matildas legend Melissa Barbieri - an A-League champion at 46 years old, and Ross Lyon surprised everyone when he revealed a Labubu obsession. And we are sending so much love to Jai Arrow, his family and teammates, as he revealed a devastating MND diagnosis. It highlights the power of sport and the importance of the Big Freeze - we're talking with Bec Daniher next week to hear all about the event and the incredible work the organisation does. *Reece Walsh Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Georgie Tunny, Abbey Gelmi
Topics covered
- State of Origin
- NRL
- Sam Kerr
- MND diagnosis
- A-League
- Big Freeze
- sports news
Keywords
- State of Origin
- NRL
- Sam Kerr
- MND
- Big Freeze
- Queensland
- A-League
- Melissa Barbieri
- Jai Arrow
- Ross Lyon
Sponsors
Harvey Norman
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Chelsea, A-League, Big Freeze, Queensland, Blues, Maroons, iHeart Australia
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