
Billy Slater
Billy Slater is a retired Australian rugby league player, widely regarded as one of the greatest fullbacks in the history of the game, known for his remarkable agility, speed, and scoring ability, finishing his illustrious career with 190 tries in 319 NRL games.
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Billy Slater is mentioned as one of the commentators with potential conflicts of interest.
These are the forbidden phrases the NRL won’t let you hearBilly Slater lamented how Patrick Carrigan couldn’t get any game-time due to a slew of HIAs.
How NSW Blues Laurie Daley, Nathan Cleary fix tactics and gameplan to upset QueenslandBilly Slater was the opposing coach for Queensland during the State of Origin series.
How 1997 Thredbo survivor Stuart Diver inspired NSW Blues to State of Origin series winBilly Slater played his joker by bringing in Reece Walsh during the match.
The game nobody saw coming as Nathan Cleary turned everything on its headBilly Slater is mentioned as one of the all-time greats who previously led Queensland's success.
State of Origin: Andrew Johns columnMaroons coach Billy Slater has made three changes to his side.
State of Origin Game III: NSW v QLD line-ups, kickoff times, how to watch – all you need to knowBilly Slater is mentioned as a superstar in the Maroons' history.
Rugby league talks up its ‘moments’. But in Origin, momentum wins gamesMaroons coach Billy Slater will eventually have to wrestle with how he and Walker fit into the same side.
The NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons halves stood tallest. So what next at the selection table?Queensland coach Billy Slater commented on Kalyn Ponga's send-off and its impact on the team.
Should Kalyn Ponga have been sent off after Tolu Koula hit?Queensland coach Billy Slater looked like the cat that swallowed the canary.
NSW-Queensland result was a foregone conclusion – until it wasn’t, writes Peter FitzSimonsBilly Slater's decision to pick Ponga over Reece Walsh was debated.
Kalyn Ponga send-off changed everythingBilly Slater was part of the Maroons' dominance in the State of Origin series.
State of Origin 2026: NSW coach Laurie Daley has hung his game plan on one thingBilly Slater is the Queensland coach who sees Nikora's selection as a huge boost.
State of Origin: Kiwis forward Briton Nikora keen on Queensland switchBilly Slater's influence is noted as beneficial for the development of fullbacks at the Storm.
Zac Lomax set to miss season openerBilly Slater is a player who recognized Reece Walsh's talent and gave him his Maroons debut.
Michael Maguire’s patience unlocks Broncos star’s potentialBilly Slater described Walsh's try as one of the most inspiring.
Props at centre. Star halves broken. This is the tale of a grand final miracleBilly Slater has inspired Ryan Papenhuyzen with his lifestyle on the farm.
How Munster plans to thank Storm chairman for saving his careerBilly Slater consoled Cameron Munster after the Maroons won the final Origin match.
Why Cameron Munster still thinks about his late dad on Saturday morningsBilly Slater is mentioned as part of the original big three players.
Melbourne Storm aim to win first premiership without Smith, Slater or CronkBilly Slater discussed the performance of Reece Walsh and Ryan Papenhuyzen in the game.
Billy Slater on how much intel he gives Melbourne about Reece WalshBilly Slater is one of the key players in Melbourne's successful cap model.
Losing Daly Cherry-Evans will not end the salary cap issues facing Manly Sea EaglesBilly Slater observed on the Sunday Footy Show that a host of finals contenders are 'wobbling'.
Only two teams have won an NRL title from outside the top four. That won’t change this yearBilly Slater was better than anyone during this period and even earlier, back to any fullback not named Clive Churchill or Graeme Langlands.
The NRL’s best players and team from 2000 to 2025Nicole Slater, the wife of Queensland Origin coach Billy, was sitting next to Zara and Mike Tindall.
The special father-son bond between Kalyn and Andre Ponga at the heart of an unusual league familyBilly Slater deserves huge praise for the way he handled the death of Cameron Munster’s father.
Cameron Munster had just lost his father. Somehow, he found strength to crack a jokeBilly Slater advised Cameron Munster to return home to be with his family.
Laurie Daley isn’t the man to coach NSW BluesBilly Slater is another client mentioned in the context of unauthorized merchandise sales.
NSW Blues and Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary becomes fraud victim in dodgy advertisement. It’s about to become a police matter.Billy Slater was already stalking the Blues and embraced the underdog mentality.
I was there for Laurie Daley’s first strategy meeting. Billy Slater was already stalking the BluesBilly Slater supported Cameron Munster during a difficult time after the loss of his father.
What Billy Slater said to Cameron Munster as they embracedSlater praised Munster's performance, highlighting his courage and bravery.
Queensland Maroons produce another Origin boilover to stun Laurie Daley’s NSW Blues














































































































































