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A State of Origin’al thinking

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Jun 17, 202636:07

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A series won a series lost,

A sacred setting, a twisting plotm

Maroon and blue, the chase and the hunt.

And a whistleblower who apparently doesn't hate a punt

Time to grapple with Ashley Kleins tough week, state of origin, and Australia's best ever FIFA World Cup display.

Time to work out who wins Origin 2 and why the league press carves out conflict narratives, not unlike villainous media mogul Elliot Carver in the 1997 Brosnan Bond entry Tomorrow Never Dies. 'Tell me James, do you still sleep with a gun under your pillow?'

And, for fans of the 90’s spoof classic Hot Shots 2, time to work out why we bought helium.. Instead of air.

Life. Grapple. Dig.

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When was this episode published?: June 17, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 36 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Grapple. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Grapple covers rugby. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

A State of Origin’al thinking