The Billy Slater Podcast

Billy reflects on Ivan Cleary’s standout coaching year, breaks down the Bulldogs’ season, and explains why the Sharks might be the most confident team in the comp right now. He also weighs in on why the Broncos must throw caution to the wind, and why he’s backing a Storm-Panthers showdown for the grand final. Plus, listener questions, the best finals players of week two, and the Ampol Power Surge. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au 00:00 - Welcome  03:00 - Panthers 06:00 - Nathan Cleary 09:00 - Bulldogs  11:00 - Sharks  14:00 - Raiders  21:00 - Storm Sharks preview 24:00 - Broncos Panthers preview 30:00 - Best finals players week 2 32:00 - Listener questions  36:30 - Ampol Power SurgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy breaks down a finals weekend for the ages! He dives deep into the greatest game he’s ever seen, the golden-point thriller between the Raiders and Broncos. He discusses why the Broncos' conservative start was a concern and praises Reece Walsh for once again "pulling his team out of the fire." Billy also analyses the Sharks' stunning upset, pinpointing why he believes Trindall was the difference and predicting that "all the pressure will be on Canberra" in their upcoming semi-final. He discusses the importance of Mitch Kenny for Penrith’s premiership hopes, and gives his thoughts on what the Bulldogs need to do to make drastic changes for their clash this week. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au 00:00 - Welcome  02:00 - Raiders Broncos  19:00 - Sharks Roosters 24:00 - Warriors Panthers 27:30 - Storm Bulldogs  34:00 - Billy’s tips  37:30 - Best finals player week 1 40:45 - Listener questions  44:30 - Ampol Power surgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finals football is finally upon us!  Billy previews all four huge matchups. From the Bulldogs' and Storm's clash of styles to the Warriors' wobbling into the finals against a red hot Penrith. The battle for momentum between the Sharks and Roosters is one to keep an eye on, particularly the battle of the wingers. Plus, Billy looks at the Raiders vs Broncos game and makes a bold call on the minor premiers before wrapping up the show by reviewing his pre-season predictions and announcing the Billy M winners for 2025. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au 00:00 - Welcome 05:00 - Bulldogs Storm preview 18:30 - Warriors Panthers preview 20:00 - The Panthers are more dangerous than any other year 24:00 - Sharks Roosters preview 28:00 - Nicho Hynes  31:30 - Battle of the wingers: Nawaqanitawase vs Mulitalo  37:30 - Raiders Broncos preview 43:00 - Does Gehamat Shibasaki come back into the team? 47:30 - Looking back at the pre season predictions  53:00 - Billy M Awards Team of the Year Player of the Year 57:30 - Ampol Power Surge Top 3 Captains  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the regular season coming to an end, Billy breaks down the final games and gives his honest opinion on the teams who rested players in the final rounds. He discusses why he believes the competition is "way too long" and questions the use of Golden Point. Billy also praises the Dolphins and names his top three coaches of the year. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au 00:00 - Welcome 03:00 - Storm Roosters  09:00 - Bulldogs  12:00 - Sharks form 15:00 - Resting players 18:30 - Raiders are the minor premiers 23:00 - Brisbane Broncos 28:00 - Dolphins 34:00 - DCE and the Sea Eagles  36:00 - Billy M Awards 44:15 - Listener questions  49:00 - Ampol Power Surge Top 3 coaches 52:00 – Round 27 previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the finals race heating up, Billy breaks down what it takes for a team to be successful in the final stages of the season. He gives his fiery take on Des Hasler's sacking, why he believes Josh Hannay is "as good a coach as anyone" and praises the incredible match-winning effort from Ethan Strange. Plus, Billy celebrates Ben Hunt and DCE's 350th games, hands out his weekly Billy M Awards, and reveals his top three moments of the weekend. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au 00:00 - Welcome 02:00 - Des Hasler sacked, Josh Hannay in 08:00 - The miracle in Mudgee 17:00 - Race for the top 4 20:00 - Tigers Cowboys  22:30 - Roosters final 2 weeks  26:00 - Ben Hunt’s 350th and Broncos win 31:00 - DCE’s 350th and Manly win 33:15 - Billy M Awards 36:20 - Listener Questions Storm cohesion Best grounds Most entertaining season 42:30 - Ampol Power Surge Top 3 moments from the weekend  45:00 - Round 26 tips and previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy Slater dives into a round full of crucial wins and heated moments, including the controversial penalties and head clashes that defined the Warriors-Dragons and Storm-Panthers games.  He gives his opinion on why the Roosters are a "really well balanced team" and heaps praise on the form of both Sam Walker and Harry Grant.  Billy also discusses the Broncos-Dolphins derby and the turning point for the Wests Tigers, before answering a big listener question on Payne Haas and revealing his top three code hoppers. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au 00:00 - Welcome  Top 8 is locked in Anything can happen 03:00 - Rabbitohs Eels Jye Gray praise Roosters Rabbitohs rivalry Alex Johnston  07:00 - Storm Panthers  Harry Grant praise  Penalty controversy  13:00 - Warriors Dragons Penalty controversy  Head clash injury Dragons should be 3 in a row 17:45 - Roosters Bulldogs  “Really well balanced team” Sam Walker praise  22:30 - Sharks Titans  Sharks should go all out attack Cam McInnes injury 27:00 - Broncos Dolphins  Reece Walsh Billy Walters 31:00 - Tigers Sea Eagles Ever since Melbourne, they just haven't kicked on Benji Marshall finally seeing some rewards 34:30 - Billy M Awards 37:00 - Listener questions Payne Haas Teams dropping off 42:00 - Ampol Power Surge Top 3 Code hoppers  45:00 - Round 25 previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy Slater unpacks a round of big results, giving his take on the Roosters' dominant performance and why the Dolphins are "starting to feel the pinch." He shares a strong opinion on the referees' handling of the four sin bins in that game and weighs in on the ongoing "trainer-gate" controversy, arguing the NRL needs to "police it more." Billy also discusses the Broncos' injury crisis, the Bulldogs' long-term strategy, and why the Warriors' season is "starting to become desperate."  The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au 00:00 - Welcome  02:30 - Roosters Dolphins Billy concerned about four sin bins Sam Walker back to his best 09:00 - Broncos Storm Halves injured Xavier Coates 15:00 - Eels Cowboys Disallowed try Trainer-gate 22:00 - Rabbitohs Titans Alex Johnston 26:00 - Bulldogs Warriors Burton 40/20 Bailey Haywood 31:00 - Dragons Sharks 33:00 - Panthers Knights Issah Yeo the big concern 37:00 - Raiders Sea Eagles 39:00 - Tino contract talks 39:40 - Billy M medal for TAB 43:30 - Listener questions 47:00 - Ampol Power Surge Top Indigenous players 55:00 - Round 24 previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy Slater unpacks a round of massive upsets, with the Tigers, Dragons, and Dolphins all pulling off incredible wins. He gives his take on the big calls, including the sin-bin decisions in the Tigers-Bulldogs game, and offers high praise for Sam Walker and the rising form of Jayden Campbell. Billy then delves into the upcoming Round 23 blockbuster that could be a potential Grand Final preview.  The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au 00:00 - Welcome  02:00 - Sharks Cowboys 04:00 - Tigers Bulldogs  07:30 - Warriors Dolphins 11:00 - Roosters Sea Eagles 14:30 - Broncos Rabbitohs 20:00 - Dragons Raiders 25:15 - Billy M Awards 28:00 - Titans Panthers 32:00 - Listener questions 41:00 - Ampol Power Surge 44:00 - NRLW Magic Round 45:30 - Round 23 tipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy dives headfirst into the biggest debate in rugby league at the moment: State of Origin eligibility. Beyond the eligibility rules, Billy dissects the impact of Jahrome Hughes' injury on the Storm's premiership hopes and what it means for Jonah Pezet stepping up. He'll also unpack all the Round 21 madness, including the Bulldogs' record-breaking win, the Raiders' continued dominance, and the Titans' stunning upset in Auckland. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au 00:00 - Welcome  01:00 - Bulldogs Sea Eagles 07:00 - Raiders  11:00 - Eels  13:45 - Broncos 15:00 - Titans  17:45 - Roosters Storm 21:00 - Jonah Pezet  23:00 - Sharks Rabbitohs  25:00 - Panthers 27:15 - Billy M Awards 30:00 - Listener questions Origin eligibility  Can Melbourne still win without Jahrome 37:00 - Ampol Power Surge Best rivalries  41:00 - Round 22 previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy unpacks a huge weekend of NRL defined by heart-stopping finishes and miraculous moments. Billy dissects the Warriors' incredible post-siren steal against the Knights, the Tigers' last-minute heroics against the Titans, and the Bulldogs' late-game magic that sees them surge up the ladder. He'll also weigh in on Manly's monumental upset over the Storm, Penrith's relentless march, and the Raiders' continued dominance. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland coach Billy Slater takes you inside the Maroons' historic State of Origin series victory! Hear his candid reflections on the Game 3 decider, the courageous leadership of Cameron Munster, and the calculated decisions made throughout the series. Plus, Billy breaks down all the key NRL Round 19 action, celebrates the Billy M Medal winner for the week, answers your listener questions, and delivers his Ampol Power Rankings. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au 00:00 - Welcome  00:30 - State of Origin  14:30 - Panthers  18:00 - Broncos 19:45 - Warriors  23:45 - Sharks 25:40 - Roosters 28:00 - Bulldogs 29:15 - Billy M Medal 35:45 - Listener questions  40:00 - Ampol Power rankings 43:00 - Round 20 tipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Psaltis sits down with Queensland captain Cam Munster, Harry Grant, and Gehamat Shibasaki as the Maroons prepare for the State of Origin decider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new chapter for the NRLW begins this week! Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims preview the historic 2025 season with 12 teams, including the returning Warriors and debutant Bulldogs.  Marlee & Ru dissect the biggest player movements, from Tamika Upton's headline-making switch to hidden gems. They tackle listener questions on expansion's impact, plus reveal their fearless predictions for who will lift the trophy, claim the Dally M, and shine as the next generation of stars.  It’s all thanks to Harvey Norman. 00:00 - Welcome  03:00 - The Bulldogs and Warriors join the comp Signings  Fan base Potential rugby players 13:00 - Off season signings and transfers Tamika Upton headlines biggest moves 19:00 - Listener questions Does expansion dilute or make standards higher? Does the new finals format add excitement or fatigue?  27:00 - 2025 Predictions  Premiers: Roosters Smokey: Warriors Dally M: Olivia Kernick Rookie of the year: Tess McWilliams, Georgia Thomas, Martha Mataele Captain of the year: Api Nichols, Yasmine Clysdale 33:30 - Round 1 tipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy Slater discusses his highly anticipated team selections for the Game 3 Origin decider. Get Billy's take on the return of legend Josh Papalii, the debut of Gehamat Shibasaki, the shift of Valentine Holmes to the wing, and Reece Walsh's role. Billy lays out the challenge ahead and how these key changes will shape Queensland's charge for the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maroons coach Billy Slater breaks down Queensland's crucial Game 2 victory, revealing how "we changed our discipline" to level the series. Billy also shares his insights on the NRL's tight competition, praises Penrith's young guns, comments on the "hole" the Titans find themselves in, and marvels at the Storm's unique balance. Plus, hear Billy's thoughts on Canberra's young spine, the "Billy Ms," listener questions, Ampol Power Surge picks, and a look ahead to Round 17. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Billy off coaching duties, Cameron Smith takes the reins on this week’s Billy Slater Podcast, just days out from a must-win Origin Game II in Perth. Cam gives his honest take on where Queensland went wrong in Game I, what needs to change, and why new skipper Cam Munster is built for this moment. Plus, insights on key team changes including Trent Loiero and Pat Carrigan, and a look at the surprise packets of the NRL season so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded inside Camp Maroon at Twin Waters on the Sunshine Coast, Billy Slater sits down with Peter Psaltis to unpack one of the toughest decisions of his coaching career - telling Daly Cherry-Evans he wouldn’t be picked for Game II. Billy reflects on DCE’s incredible legacy, why Tom Dearden has earned his shot in the number 7 jersey, and how the squad is rebuilding after a disappointing Game I.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy addresses and reflects on Game 1 of State of Origin and the changes needed to be made for Game 2. Billy and Psalty discuss the highlights of NRL Round 13, focusing on the impressive performances of teams like the Warriors and Raiders. They delve into the camaraderie within the Raiders, and analyze the struggles of the Brisbane Broncos.  Plus, Billy gives his thoughts on the Lachlan Galvin situation and where he believes the Bulldogs will play him next Monday.  The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au 00:00 - Welcome  01:00 - Panthers Eels  04:00 - Warriors Rabbitohs  06:00 - Roosters Raiders 08:45 - Josh Papali’i 11:15 - Corey Horsburgh  12:00 - State of Origin 21:00 - Broncos 25:00 - Storm Titans 27:30 - Cowboys Tigers 29:30 - Dragons Knights 31:15 - Billy M Awards 35:30 - Listener Questions 38:00 - Round 14 previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of The Billy Slater Podcast, we’re coming to you from inside Maroons camp at Suncorp Stadium, where youth is the word and resilience is the theme.  With injuries rattling the Queensland side, Billy opens up about the tough calls, the fresh faces stepping up, and why he’s backing the next generation to rise in Game I.  Hear first hand insights on Taulagi’s withdrawal, Carrigan’s recovery, and what makes rookies like J’Maine Hopgood and Selwyn Cobbo ready for the Origin arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy runs through a cracking weekend of NRL footy, celebrating epic fight-backs, standout efforts and what it all means for the run home. He breaks down the big clashes - the Sharks’ nail-biter against Manly, Melbourne Storm’s statement win, and the Dogs’ grit in their grind with the Raiders. Billy also weighs in on the Broncos’ stumbles and the Dolphins’ bright signs. And with State of Origin teams named in just six days, plenty of players are firmly in the selectors’ sights. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au 00:00 - Welcome  00:45 - Sharks Sea Eagles  05:55 - Storm Tigers 10:45 - Raiders Bulldogs  13:30 - Knights Titans  17:45 - Rabbitohs Broncos 22:15 - Queensland chat  25:45 - Eels Dolphins  27:30 - Cowboys Panthers 29:15 - Billy M Awards 31:55 - Listener questions  34:30 - Round 11 previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.