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Billy Slater opens up on the behind-the-scenes planning that helped Queensland handle Cameron Munster’s HIA scare in Origin Game Two.

Billy reveals he met with Johnathan Thurston on game day to run through contingencies, including the left-field plan to use Max Plath in the halves if Munster went down.

(00:00) Welcome to the Billy Slater Podcast
(01:04) The NRL finals race is starting to tighten
(01:55) Broncos and Raiders running out of time
(03:46) Billy reflects on Queensland’s Origin Game Two win
(05:40) Trent Loiero’s impact off the bench
(07:02) Sam Walker’s goal-kicking preparation at the MCG
(08:09) Billy’s special moment watching Walker, JT and Alfie Langer
(09:44) Selwyn Cobbo’s form, happiness and hard work
(11:29) The Max Plath contingency plan after Munster’s HIA
(12:08) Billy reveals his game-day meeting with Johnathan Thurston
(14:37) Why Billy told Max Plath about the plan before kick-off
(16:09) Queensland’s “whatever it takes” team mentality
(17:43) Queensland heading to Rockhampton before the Origin decider
(19:41) Central Queensland’s Origin connections
(20:19) Melbourne Storm’s resurgence continues
(22:21) Titans stun Penrith as Zane Harrison stands up
(24:35) Dolphins show their depth in big win over Tigers
(26:47) Should New Zealand have a second NRL team?
(28:29) Broncos v Roosters looms as a must-win clash
(29:27) Looking ahead to Origin Three week

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