O for Origin: Why NZ loves an Aussie obsession - and an extended interview with Isaiah Papali'i

It's Maroons v Blues time! Resplendent in his Queensland U17s jersey, Blairy explains why New Zealand's not ready to host a State of Origin match and NSW-born Goran tries to find out why Aotearoa is so in love with an Aussie institution. Plus: Former Warrior and current Tiger Isaiah Papali’i on life under Benji Marshall, how his move to Penrith went down and why he wouldn’t return to the Eels. And the boys give out some gongs as they run down the Warriors' mid-season report card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Om Podcasten

Join Blairy and Goran as they tackle footy's biggest talking points. Get the inside word on the Wahs, the wider NRL and the international game. Weekly insights, analysis and banter as they deliver a fresh take on the great game of rugby league. It's footy like you've never heard it before. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. CREDITS Hosts and producers: Adam Blair and Goran Paladin; distribution: Jen Black; sound design, audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha; executive producer: Chris Reed