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In the final episode of Stories of Origin series five, host Mathew Thompson sits down with the legendary Greg Inglis to discuss his standout 2008 State of Origin campaign. Known for his power and intimidation, "GI" recalls how he overcame a difficult start to the series to secure a glorious victory in Queensland’s golden era of dominance.
Despite his on-field success, Greg reflects on the personal challenges he faced with his mental health. Now, as a fit and healthy family man, he uses his powerful profile to support indigenous people who are experiencing the same issues. His commitment to the Goanna Academy is making a significant impact, a legacy that extends well beyond his on-field achievements, especially as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week.
This episode concludes series five of Stories of Origin, winner of the Best Sports Podcast at the annual Australian Audio Awards.
Host: Mathew Thompson
Executive Producer: Matty White
Thanks to TAB for supporting Stories of Origin Season 5.
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"Stories of Origin: The Unstoppable Greg Inglis – Game 2, 2008" is an episode of Freddy and the Eighth. Runtime 27 min. Published July 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.