EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 50 MIN
Origin Review! Ponga Sent Off, NSW Miracle Comeback, Sam Walker Shines, Laurie Under Fire
from BTFU · host BTFU Sports Productions
In this week’s special Origin edition of 180, Braith, Reni and Mace break down one of the wildest State of Origin games in years. Queensland looked unstoppable before Kalyn Ponga’s controversial send-off flipped the entire match, and NSW somehow stormed home in a miracle comeback.The boys debate whether the send-off was the right call, question Laurie Daley’s game plan despite the win, and unpack huge performances from Ethan Strange, Nathan Cleary, Sam Walker and the Queensland spine. There’s also heated chat around possible NSW changes for Game 2, Teddy’s match-winning moment, and whether the Blues actually got away with one.Plus, Fireball Quickfire goes completely off the rails, Reni pays up on a Warriors bet, and the boys preview every big NRL clash for the weekend ahead.0:00 - Origin intro 4:53 - Kalyn Ponga send-off controversy begins10:43 - NSW performance breakdown and first half criticism14:58 - Forward pack issues and Laurie Daley selection calls19:05 - Ethan Strange vs Mitch Moses debate for Game 227:18 - Queensland dominance and Sam Walker’s Origin debut31:12 - Laurie Daley under pressure despite the win33:24 - Fireball Quickfire Origin edition38:38 - Sharks vs Manly preview40:21 - Knights vs Eels preview41:26 - Bulldogs vs Tigers preview45:03 - Roosters vs Storm preview47:06 - Raiders vs Cowboys preview49:03 - Panthers vs Warriors previewFollow the Boys on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/braith_anastahttps://www.instagram.com/renimaituahttps://www.instagram.com/mace_theaceApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/btfu/id1804246088
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In this week’s special Origin edition of 180, Braith, Reni and Mace break down one of the wildest State of Origin games in years. Queensland looked unstoppable before Kalyn Ponga’s controversial send-off flipped the entire match, and NSW somehow stormed home in a miracle comeback.The boys debate whether the send-off was the right call, question Laurie Daley’s game plan despite the win, and unpack huge performances from Ethan Strange, Nathan Cleary, Sam Walker and the Queensland spine. There’s also heated chat around possible NSW changes for Game 2, Teddy’s match-winning moment, and whether the Blues actually got away with one.Plus, Fireball Quickfire goes completely off the rails, Reni pays up on a Warriors bet, and the boys preview every big NRL clash for the weekend ahead.0:00 - Origin intro 4:53 - Kalyn Ponga send-off controversy begins10:43 - NSW performance breakdown and first half criticism14:58 - Forward pack issues and Laurie Daley selection calls19:05 - Ethan Strange vs Mitch Moses debate for Game 227:18 - Queensland dominance and Sam Walker’s Origin debut31:12 - Laurie Daley under pressure despite the win33:24 - Fireball Quickfire Origin edition38:38 - Sharks vs Manly preview40:21 - Knights vs Eels preview41:26 - Bulldogs vs Tigers preview45:03 - Roosters vs Storm preview47:06 - Raiders vs Cowboys preview49:03 - Panthers vs Warriors previewFollow the Boys on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/braith_anastahttps://www.instagram.com/renimaituahttps://www.instagram.com/mace_theaceApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/btfu/id1804246088
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