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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 1H 7M

Origin Game 3 Preview with Jake Friend | Inside QLD, The Roosters & His Life After Footy

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Jake Friend joins BTFU for one of the biggest State of Origin previews of the year, breaking down everything ahead of the Game 3 decider.The former Queensland Origin hooker and Sydney Roosters premiership winner opens up on life after football, building a successful business, his incredible Origin journey behind Cameron Smith, why Queensland consistently deliver on the biggest stage, and the famous “worst Queensland team ever” that went on to win the series.The boys then go deep into the Origin decider, analysing both squads, debating the biggest selection calls, Teddy’s role for NSW, Sam Walker’s emergence, Cameron Munster’s influence, the forward battle, and who they believe will lift the shield at Suncorp. They also discuss the Roosters’ culture, the next generation coming through the club, and why the Tricolours continue to set the standard.00:00 Jake Friend’s Life After Footy & Building a Business05:00 Jake’s Origin Journey, Cameron Smith & Queensland Culture13:40 Queensland Game 3 Team Breakdown | Munster, Sam Walker & The Maroons19:50 NSW Team Selections | Teddy, Backline Changes & Blues Concerns29:26 Cleary & Moses Halves Debate | How NSW Can Attack Queensland33:00 NSW Forward Pack, Reece Robson, Liam Martin & Cam Murray Debate40:22 Origin III Predictions41:15 Inside The Roosters | Winning Culture & Trent Robinson47:45 Roosters Young Guns, Sam Walker & Club Future52:40 Fireball Quickfire + Round 19 NRL Tips

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