In this special edition of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, we gear up for Game II of the 2025 State of Origin Series, as the Maroons head west to take on the Blues in Perth.

Host Mark Braybrook is joined once again by Maroons legends Wally Lewis (FOG #9), Trevor Gillmeister (FOG #51), and Matt Gillett (FOG #173) for an in-depth preview and passionate discussion on what Queensland needs to level the series.

In this episode, the panel unpacks:

• Adjustments from Game I and what needs to change
• Key players and match-ups to watch in Perth
• Maroons resilience and the leadership of Cameron Munster
• Predictions, tactical shifts, and Origin pride on the line

With Game II shaping up as a must-win for Queensland, this is your go-to source for expert insight and Maroons passion — straight from those who’ve worn the jersey.

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Welcome to the FOGS Queenslander Podcast Episode 43!
Featuring FOG #77 Mark Hohn
Hosted by Mark Braybrook

In this episode, we’re joined by tough-as-nails front-rower Mark Hohn, a no-nonsense forward who carved out a gritty career through the '80s and '90s in both Australia and the UK.

Born in Pittsworth, Queensland, Hohn made his mark with the Brisbane Broncos, where he played over 100 games, including during the club’s early years of success. He also featured for Fortitude Valley, South Queensland Crushers, and England’s Hunslet, showing his trademark toughness at every level.

A proud Queenslander, Hohn wore the Maroons jersey nine times between 1993 and 1995, and capped off his representative career with a Test appearance for Australia in 1994.

In this episode, Mark reflects on:
• The raw, physical era of forward play during his time
• His years with the Broncos during their foundation and rise
• Representing Queensland and Australia in the mid-90s
• The passion, pride, and pain of Origin football
• His thoughts on the evolution of the modern game

A genuine enforcer with a deep respect for the jersey, Hohn’s story is one of resilience, loyalty, and quiet leadership.

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Welcome to the FOGS Queenslander Podcast Episode 42!
Featuring FOG #121 Kevin Campion
Hosted by Mark Braybrook

In this episode, Kevin Campion joins Mark Braybrook to reflect on a rugged and remarkable rugby league journey that took him across six clubs, two representative jerseys, and one of the toughest forward careers of his era.

Born in Sarina, Queensland, Campion was a hard-nosed forward who brought grit and leadership to every team he played for — including stints with the Gold Coast Seagulls, St George, Adelaide Rams, Brisbane Broncos, New Zealand Warriors, and North Queensland Cowboys.

He played over 240 top-grade games, appeared in four State of Origin matches for Queensland, and even represented Ireland at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.

In this episode, Kevin shares:

• Stories from premiership success with the Broncos
• His leadership role in the Warriors’ rise to the 2002 Grand Final
• What Origin meant to him and how it compares to club footy
• The toughness required to survive over a decade in the NRL
• His reflections on loyalty, team culture, and life after footy

This is an episode full of honesty, resilience, and the kind of stories only a player like Campion can tell.

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2025 State of Origin Game I Review Special

Featuring FOG #9 Wally Lewis & FOG #173 Matt Gillett
Hosted by Mark Braybrook

In this post-match edition of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Wally Lewis and Matt Gillett join Mark Braybrook to break down Game I of the 2025 State of Origin Series, where NSW defeated Queensland 6 - 18 at Suncorp Stadium.

The panel covers:

• What went wrong for Queensland on home turf
• Where the Blues gained the upper hand
• Missed chances, key moments, and turning points
• Standout players from both sides
• What needs to change ahead of Game II

It’s a candid and honest review from two Maroons greats who know exactly what it takes to bounce back in Origin football.

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2025 State of Origin Game I Preview Special

Featuring Wally Lewis, Trevor Gillmeister & Matt Gillett
Hosted by Mark Braybrook

In this special edition of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, we bring you a round table Origin preview ahead of Game I of the 2025 State of Origin Series, set to ignite Suncorp Stadium this Wednesday night.

Joining host Mark Braybrook are three Maroons greats — Wally Lewis (FOG #9), Trevor Gillmeister (FOG #51), and Matt Gillett (FOG #173) — to break down what’s ahead in one of rugby league’s fiercest rivalries.

In this episode, the panel discusses:

• Key selections and match-ups that could decide Game I
• The pressure and passion of playing at Suncorp
• Insights from their own Origin experiences
• What Billy Slater’s squad needs to get right
• Predictions, bold calls, and the Origin mindset

This is the ultimate pre-game hit of Origin energy, insight, and Queensland pride — all from legends who’ve been in the thick of it.

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Welcome to the FOGS Queenslander Podcast Episode 41!

Featuring FOG #22 Mark Murray
Hosted by Mark Braybrook

In this episode, we sit down with one of Queensland’s earliest State of Origin pioneers — Mark Murray, FOG #22. A smart and skilful halfback, Murray was a mainstay of the Maroons through the early 1980s and proudly represented Australia in six Test matches.

Born in Brisbane, Mark played over 100 first-grade games for Norths, Valleys, and Redcliffe, before transitioning into a successful coaching career that included stints at Redcliffe, Eastern Suburbs, the Melbourne Storm, and even coaching Queensland at Origin level.

In this episode, Mark reflects on:

• The early years of the Origin concept and what it meant to be part of it
• Representing Australia during the golden era of international footy
• Life after playing — the highs and pressures of NRL and Origin coaching
• How the game has evolved and his insights into today’s generation

A true thinker of the game, Mark shares stories from the field and the coach’s box, offering a rare look at Queensland rugby league through both lenses.

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In this second and final instalment of our 1995 Origin 30-Year Anniversary Special, Trevor Gillmeister, Billy Moore, and Ben Ikin return to take us inside one of the most courageous and emotional victories in Maroons history — the Game III triumph at Lang Park.

With the series already secured, Queensland entered Game III battered, bruised, and still written off by the experts. What followed was a gritty, defiant performance that completed a remarkable 3–0 clean sweep and cemented this team’s place in rugby league folklore.

In this episode, the boys reflect on:

• Gillmeister’s legendary effort to play after checking himself out of hospital
• The brutal exchanges and explosive all-in brawls
• Ben Ikin’s breakout moment and first Origin try at just 18 years old
• Jason Smith’s masterclass, Bartrim’s consistency, and Lam’s brilliance
• The brotherhood, belief, and emotion that powered the ‘95 Maroons

This was more than just a series win — it was a cultural moment that reshaped Queensland’s Origin identity.

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1995 State of Origin 30-Year Anniversary Special – Part 1

Featuring FOG #51 Trevor Gillmeister, FOG #75 Billy Moore, and FOG #89 Ben Ikin
Hosted by Mark Braybrook

In this special edition of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, we kick off a two-part deep dive into one of the most iconic and unexpected series victories in State of Origin history: Queensland’s 3-0 clean sweep in 1995.

With the 30-year anniversary of that unforgettable series fast approaching, Trevor Gillmeister, Billy Moore, and a then-teenage debutant Ben Ikin sit down with host Mark Braybrook to reflect on the underdog Maroons team that stunned the rugby league world.

Dubbed “Fatty’s Neville Nobodies”, this Queensland side was written off before a ball had even been kicked. With the Super League war ruling out most of their star players, coach Paul Vautin assembled a passionate and largely unheralded group of players who went on to defy the odds and etch their names into Origin folklore.

In Part 1, the panel relives:

• The shock of being selected amid the Super League chaos
• The build-up to Game I and that 2–0 defensive masterclass
• The “Queenslander” war cry echoing through the SFS tunnel
• The brutal opening scrum and brawls of Game II at the MCG

Raw, honest, and filled with legendary stories — this is Origin nostalgia at its best.

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