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This one's all about Queensland. We're joined by Joe Gorman to discuss his book Heartland: How Rugby League Explains Queensland. We go deep on how Rugby League has both reflected and helped shape Queensland over the past 40 years. From the mania around Origin and the rise of the Broncos, to Super League, the Cowboys' coming of age and the contribution of indigenous Queenslanders to Rugby League, Heartland covers more terrain than a Sunshine State road trip.
https://www.uqp.com.au/books/heartland-how-rugby-league-explains-queensland
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