FOG #59 Dan Stains | Darling Downs Battler, Origin Maroon & Kangaroo Tourist

Dan Stains is FOG #59 — a proud Queenslander whose rugby league journey began on a dairy farm on the Darling Downs and carried him all the way to State of Origin and Australian representation. A tough, determined forward, Stains built a respected top-grade career across Australia and the UK through persistence, resilience, and belief.

Raised in rural Queensland, Dan’s early football came through Toowoomba Valleys before progressing into Queensland representative teams alongside future legends. After earning his opportunity at Cronulla, he played 190 first-grade games across Cronulla, Balmain, Halifax, and the London Broncos, becoming known as a reliable, hard-working professional in an unforgiving era of the game.

Dan represented Queensland in four State of Origin matches and earned the ultimate reward in 1989 when he was selected for the Australian tour of New Zealand — a defining moment that capped off a career built on earning every chance the hard way.

In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Dan reflects on:
• Growing up on the Darling Downs and discovering rugby league late
• Moving to Toowoomba and finding opportunity at Valleys
• Early Queensland teams and the confidence they instilled
• Fighting for a first-grade chance at Cronulla
• Life under Jack Gibson and the demands of elite professionalism
• Pulling on the Maroons jersey and handling Origin intensity
• Being selected for the Australian tour of New Zealand
• Playing club football in England and broadening his life experience
• Lessons learned from mentors, coaches, and teammates
• What it means to be remembered as a FOG

A genuine Queensland battler whose story reflects the grit, humility, and pride that define Maroon football.

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FOG #13 Rod Morris | Origin Original, Kangaroos Enforcer & Wynnum-Manly Premiership Captain

Rod Morris is FOG #13 — a proud Queenslander, a hard-nosed front-rower and one of the original State of Origin pioneers. A three-time Brisbane Rugby League premiership winner with Easts and Wynnum-Manly, Morris also starred for Balmain in Sydney and became a mainstay of the Australian pack across World Cups and Kangaroo tours.

Born in Ipswich and forged in the old-school era of 80-minute football with no interchanges, Rod played for Queensland before Origin, then returned in 1980 to help launch a new era alongside Arthur Beetson, Wally Lewis, Mal Meninga and Chris Close. He toured with Australia in 1977 and 1978, played 16 Tests, and in 2025 was inducted into the Queensland Sports Hall of Fame alongside his brother Des.

In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Rod reflects on:
• Growing up in Ipswich with “more freedom” and old-school junior footy
• Rising through Ipswich and into a dominant Easts Tigers side in the 1970s
• Playing 80 minutes every week in a brutal Brisbane Rugby League era
• Winning BRL premierships with Easts and captaining Wynnum-Manly to their first title
• The frustration of pre-Origin interstate footy and playing for both Queensland and New South Wales
• Kangaroo tours, club games in England and why players today miss that experience
• Being an Origin original in 1980 and the pressure Queensland felt to “get it right first time”
• Balancing elite footy with running his own business and the parallels between leadership in sport and business

A tough, intelligent front-rower who helped lay the foundations of State of Origin and left a lasting mark on Queensland rugby league.

#FOGS #RodMorris #FOGSQueenslander #StateOfOrigin #QueenslandRugbyLeague #Kangaroos #EastsTigers #WynnumManly #BalmainTigers #QLDER

Welcome to the FOGS Queenslander Podcast Bonus Episode: Know Your FOGS Origin Trivia!

In this special bonus episode, we’re back with another round of the ultimate Queensland State of Origin trivia challenge! Some of Queensland’s toughest and most iconic Rugby League legends go head-to-head to test their Origin knowledge.

Featuring FOGS Legends:
Brad Backer, Allan Smith, Bryan Niebling, Anthony Milford, Ben Hannant, Mitch Brennan, Kevin Walters, Tim Glasby, Danny Nutley, Steve Stacey, and Chris Flannery

#FOGS #QLDER #StateOfOrigin #OriginTrivia #RugbyLeague #BradBacker #AllanSmith #BryanNiebling #AnthonyMilford #BenHannant #MitchBrennan #KevinWalters #TimGlasby #DannyNutley #SteveStacey #ChrisFlannery #QueenslandLegends

The FOGS Queenslander Podcast Ep 56 – FOG #215 Edrick Lee

Edrick Lee sits down for a proper yarn about footy, family and Queensland pride. From East Mount Gravatt to 133 NRL games, from Canberra and Cronulla to Newcastle and the Dolphins, Edrick talks resilience, culture and that unforgettable 2020 Origin decider at Suncorp where he crossed for the Maroons. It’s a story of setbacks, comebacks and staying true to who you are.

FOGS shares the stories behind Queensland’s elite Rugby League players and backs community right across the state. This one’s full of heart.

What you’ll hear
• Honest reflections on a late start in league and a fast rise through the NYC
• Learning the hard way through injuries and turning them into wins
• The phone calls from Mal and Wayne, and what Origin camp really feels like
• Five tries for the Knights, life at the Sharks and coming home to the Dolphins
• Life after footy, family, culture and giving back

About Edrick Lee
FOG #215. Queensland Maroon and Indigenous All Stars representative. Winger. Clubs include the Raiders, Sharks, Knights and Dolphins. First Knight to score five tries in a game. Proud Queenslander with a story bigger than the scoreboard.

#FOGS #QueenslanderPodcast #EdrickLee #QueenslandMaroons #StateOfOrigin #NRL #IndigenousAllStars

FOG #133 Chris Flannery | Roosters Premiership, Origin Star & Sunshine Coast Leader

Chris Flannery is FOG #133 — a versatile and tough competitor who represented Queensland 10 times, won an NRL Premiership with the Sydney Roosters, and became a respected figure both on and off the field.

Born in Cowra and raised on the Sunshine Coast, Flannery’s journey took him from barefoot footy with the Kawana Dolphins to grand finals at Sydney’s biggest stage and later to England’s Super League, where he lifted the 2008 Challenge Cup with St Helens.

In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Chris reflects on:
• Moving from country New South Wales to Queensland and discovering footy at Kiwana
• His rise through the Roosters ranks and the influence of Arthur Beetson and Ricky Stuart
• Winning the 2002 NRL Premiership and debuting for Queensland on his 22nd birthday
• Playing every position from centre to lock – and even five-eighth in Origin
• That unforgettable 2006 decider in Melbourne and Lockyer’s match-winning try
• Life after footy and leading the Sunshine Coast Falcons as CEO

A humble Queenslander with over 250 top-grade games and a career built on resilience, loyalty, and pride in the Maroon jersey.

#FOGS #ChrisFlannery #FOGSQueenslander #StateOfOrigin #QLDER #SydneyRoosters #StHelens #SunshineCoastFalcons

FOG #32 Steve Stacey | Brisbane League Icon & Origin Winger

Steve Stacey is FOG #32 — a proud Queenslander, a sprinting sensation, and a key figure in Brisbane’s golden rugby league era. A three-time BRL Premiership winner with Easts and one of the fastest men in the game, Stacey made his State of Origin debut in 1983 and scored a try in the series-deciding win at Lang Park.

In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Steve reflects on:
• His start in footy despite his mother’s protests
• Dominating the Brisbane competition with Easts Tigers
• How athletics nearly lured him from the game
• The pride of wearing the Maroons jersey
• And why he turned down Sydney and New South Wales selection

Enjoy this chat with one of the most entertaining and fiercely loyal players to ever wear maroon.

#FOGS #SteveStacey #FOGSQueenslander #StateOfOrigin #QLDER

Danny Nutley | FOG #150 | From Redcliffe to Origin & Super League Dream Team

FOG #150 Danny Nutley — known affectionately as “Nuts” — is a classic Queensland footy story of grit, mateship, and perseverance. From Redcliffe junior to NRL front-rower, a one-game Queensland Maroon, and a Super League Dream Team member, Nutley’s career spanned two continents and five clubs.

In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Danny sits down with Mark Braybrook to talk about his humble beginnings, hard work, and the career moments that defined him.

#FOGS #DannyNutley #FOGSQueenslander #StateOfOrigin #RedcliffeDolphins #CronullaSharks #CastlefordTigers #WarringtonWolves #SydneyRoosters #QLDER

Kevin Walters | FOG #63 | Broncos Legend, 6-Time Premiership Winner, QLD & Kangaroos Coach

Kevin Walters is one of Queensland’s most beloved footy figures — a six-time Premiership winner with the Broncos and Raiders, 20-time Maroons representative, 11-Test Kangaroo, and one of the rare few to both captain and coach the Queensland Maroons.

In this episode of the FOGS Queenslander Podcast, Kevvie sits down for a heartfelt, funny, and inspiring chat about backyard footy in Ipswich with his four brothers, the "miracle try" in Origin, coaching the Maroons and Broncos, and being named Kangaroos coach in 2025.

It’s a story of family, resilience, and an undying love for Queensland.

#FOGS #QueenslanderPodcast #KevinWalters #StateOfOrigin #Broncos #NRL #QLDMaroon #Queenslander