Welcome to the FOGS Queenslander Podcast Episode 41!

Featuring FOG #22 Mark Murray
Hosted by Mark Braybrook

In this episode, we sit down with one of Queensland’s earliest State of Origin pioneers — Mark Murray, FOG #22. A smart and skilful halfback, Murray was a mainstay of the Maroons through the early 1980s and proudly represented Australia in six Test matches.

Born in Brisbane, Mark played over 100 first-grade games for Norths, Valleys, and Redcliffe, before transitioning into a successful coaching career that included stints at Redcliffe, Eastern Suburbs, the Melbourne Storm, and even coaching Queensland at Origin level.

In this episode, Mark reflects on:

• The early years of the Origin concept and what it meant to be part of it
• Representing Australia during the golden era of international footy
• Life after playing — the highs and pressures of NRL and Origin coaching
• How the game has evolved and his insights into today’s generation

A true thinker of the game, Mark shares stories from the field and the coach’s box, offering a rare look at Queensland rugby league through both lenses.

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In this second and final instalment of our 1995 Origin 30-Year Anniversary Special, Trevor Gillmeister, Billy Moore, and Ben Ikin return to take us inside one of the most courageous and emotional victories in Maroons history — the Game III triumph at Lang Park.

With the series already secured, Queensland entered Game III battered, bruised, and still written off by the experts. What followed was a gritty, defiant performance that completed a remarkable 3–0 clean sweep and cemented this team’s place in rugby league folklore.

In this episode, the boys reflect on:

• Gillmeister’s legendary effort to play after checking himself out of hospital
• The brutal exchanges and explosive all-in brawls
• Ben Ikin’s breakout moment and first Origin try at just 18 years old
• Jason Smith’s masterclass, Bartrim’s consistency, and Lam’s brilliance
• The brotherhood, belief, and emotion that powered the ‘95 Maroons

This was more than just a series win — it was a cultural moment that reshaped Queensland’s Origin identity.

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1995 State of Origin 30-Year Anniversary Special – Part 1

Featuring FOG #51 Trevor Gillmeister, FOG #75 Billy Moore, and FOG #89 Ben Ikin
Hosted by Mark Braybrook

In this special edition of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, we kick off a two-part deep dive into one of the most iconic and unexpected series victories in State of Origin history: Queensland’s 3-0 clean sweep in 1995.

With the 30-year anniversary of that unforgettable series fast approaching, Trevor Gillmeister, Billy Moore, and a then-teenage debutant Ben Ikin sit down with host Mark Braybrook to reflect on the underdog Maroons team that stunned the rugby league world.

Dubbed “Fatty’s Neville Nobodies”, this Queensland side was written off before a ball had even been kicked. With the Super League war ruling out most of their star players, coach Paul Vautin assembled a passionate and largely unheralded group of players who went on to defy the odds and etch their names into Origin folklore.

In Part 1, the panel relives:

• The shock of being selected amid the Super League chaos
• The build-up to Game I and that 2–0 defensive masterclass
• The “Queenslander” war cry echoing through the SFS tunnel
• The brutal opening scrum and brawls of Game II at the MCG

Raw, honest, and filled with legendary stories — this is Origin nostalgia at its best.

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Welcome to the FOGS Queenslander Podcast Episode 38!
In this episode, our host Mark Braybrook is joined by FOG #75 Billy Moore, one of the most passionate and iconic figures in Queensland Origin history.

Born in Tenterfield, NSW but proudly representing Queensland, Billy became a household name through his fiery commitment and unforgettable “Queenslander!” war cry that helped define the spirit of Origin in the 1990s.

Billy played 211 games for the North Sydney Bears, becoming one of the club’s most reliable forwards across a decade. On the representative stage, he made 17 appearances for the Maroons between 1992 and 1997, and also represented Australia in 3 Tests, showcasing his grit and drive at the highest level.

In this episode, Billy shares the story behind the famous catchphrase, his love for the Maroons jersey, and reflections on a golden era of Origin footy.

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Welcome to the FOGS Queenslander Podcast Episode 37!

In this episode, our host Mark Braybrook is joined by FOG #108 Steve Price, a tireless workhorse and one of Queensland’s most respected State of Origin forwards.

Born in Dalby, Queensland, Steve carved out an incredible career as a rugged and reliable prop forward, racking up over 300 first-grade games between the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the New Zealand Warriors. He captained both clubs with distinction and was a key part of the Bulldogs’ 1995 and 2004 Premiership-winning sides.

On the representative front, Steve became Queensland’s most capped forward during his time, making 28 Origin appearances from 1998 to 2009, while also pulling on the green and gold in 16 Tests for Australia.

In this episode, Steve reflects on leadership, his incredible work rate, the pride of the Maroons jersey, and what it meant to finish his career as a true Ironman of the game.

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Welcome to the FOGS Queenslander Podcast Episode 36!

In this episode, our host Mark Braybrook is joined by FOG #156 Dallas Johnson, one of the toughest and most relentless defenders to ever wear the Maroons jersey.

Born in Herberton, Queensland, Dallas made his mark in the NRL as a hard-hitting lock forward, renowned for his prolific tackling and work ethic. He played 157 games for the Melbourne Storm, appearing in four consecutive NRL Grand Finals between 2006 and 2009.

Following his time in Melbourne, Dallas took his talents to the Super League with Catalans Dragons, before returning to Australia to finish his career with the North Queensland Cowboys, adding another 65 NRL games to his name.

On the representative stage, Dallas was a key figure in Queensland's Origin dynasty, playing 12 games for the Maroons from 2006 to 2009, and he also earned a Test cap for Australia in 2007.

In this episode, Dallas talks about his career with the Storm, Cowboys, and Catalans, his experiences in the Origin arena, and what it took to be one of the game's toughest defenders.

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Welcome to the FOGS Queenslander Podcast Episode 35!

In this episode, our host Mark Braybrook is joined by FOG #183 Chris McQueen, a versatile forward whose career has taken him across the NRL, Super League, and the representative stage.

Born in Brisbane, Queensland, Chris started his career as a winger and centre before transitioning into the forward pack, where he became a powerful second-rower and loose forward. He played over 100 games for South Sydney, helping the club to a historic 2014 NRL Grand Final victory, before stints with the Gold Coast Titans and Wests Tigers.

Chris also made a significant impact in Super League, playing for Huddersfield Giants, where he won the 2022 Lance Todd Trophy as Man of the Match in the Challenge Cup Final. On the representative stage, he played six games for Queensland in State of Origin and earned an international cap for England in 2017.

Now back in Queensland with the Brisbane Tigers, Chris reflects on his NRL journey, Origin memories, and his time playing in England.

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Welcome to the FOGS Queenslander Podcast Bonus Episode: Know Your FOGS Origin Trivia!

In this special bonus episode, we’re cranking up the fun with another thrilling Queensland State of Origin trivia challenge! Join us as some of Queensland’s greatest Rugby League legends test their Origin knowledge.

Featuring FOGS Legends:
Mat Rogers, Justin Hodges, Steve Walters, Kerrod Walters, Corey Oates, Sam Thaiday, Dave Shillington, and Mick Hancock.

Watch as these Origin icons answer 10 tough questions about Queensland’s State of Origin history. Will they rise to the challenge, or will the trivia stump them? You don’t want to miss this lighthearted and nostalgic celebration of Queensland’s Rugby League legacy.

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