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Episode Summary:
State of Origin III delivered one of the most dominant New South Wales performances in recent memory, and Ian and Steve break down exactly why the Blues finally got the job done. From Nathan Cleary's masterclass and Laurie Daley's tactical turnaround to the relentless middle-forward dominance led by Mitch Barnett, Payne Haas and Liam Martin, they analyse the key moments that silenced a packed Suncorp Stadium and secured the series. The discussion also explores how NSW simplified their game plan, won the ruck, and executed under pressure when it mattered most.
The conversation also tackles the biggest talking points surrounding the decider, including controversial refereeing decisions, Queensland's uncharacteristic mistakes, Billy Slater's interchange strategy, and whether Nathan Cleary has now cemented himself among the greatest players to ever wear the Blues jersey. Ian even delivers a public apology to Laurie Daley after questioning his selections throughout the series. To finish the episode, the boys preview every Round 19 NRL match, discuss Origin player backups, highlight the games to watch, and make their weekly predictions, locks and upset picks for another huge weekend of rugby league.
About the Host:
Ian Hawkins is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.
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