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“I can't see the strategy in the way the team's been picked” - Gus on QLD’s Origin 2 hopes
June 16, 2025 · 42 min

Live from Perth, Gus dissects the Queensland Maroons' Game 2 selections, admitting, "I'm not sure they've addressed the problem" with a forward pack that "doesn't make sense to me."

Gus also weighs in on Jarome Luai’s inclusion making NSW "stronger," the crucial role of Kurt Mann, and Kalyn Ponga's impact.

He dives deep into the mental side of Origin, answers listener questions on Billy Slater's job and NSW's biggest dangers, and gives his final predictions for the match.

00:00 - Welcome 

Live from Perth  Perth Bears Poor schedule for Panthers this weekend Lightning delay in Bulldogs Souths game Round 15 results 

04:00 - QLD

Perth form wont matter QLD changes: Capewell into team  Gus is not sure QLD have addressed the issues from Game 1

11:30 - NSW

Mitch Moses out, Jarome Luai in Max King starting, Stefano to bench

22:00 - Kurt Mann 

24:00 - Kalyn Ponga

26:00 - The mental side of the game

30:00 - #AskGus

Pat Carrigan to the bench Is Billy’s job in trouble if they lose game 2 What is the biggest danger for NSW heading into this game

35:30 - Ampol Power surge

Which players will have a game changing moment 

39:00 - Final predictions

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