Ep 55 Chris Flannery

23/10/2025 33 min Temporada 2 Episodio 32
Ep 55 Chris Flannery

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