00:00 We kick things off with an cricket-themed game of Sparts (sport darts).

08:57 We take a look back at where it all went wrong for the Blues.

21:59 We talk some big ins in NRL footy, as well as some coaches under pressure.

35:55 We preview the Wallabies first game against the Lions this weekend.

43:37 We fully embrace the new era of tennis after a great Wimbledon tournament.

48:14 We time travel and look forward/back to Wrexham v Sydney FC.

50:58 We provide your weekly shield updates, including the official names of the AFL and AFLW shields.

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Simply the Guest this week is Ella Kasmar! A lifelong Manly Sea Eagles die-hard, now working in the Rugby League world with Sportsbet and building her own following with Manly-themed content across Instagram and Tiktok.

00:00 Intro.

02:33 Ella's origin story as a Manly fan.

05:45 Attending a wedding at Brookvale Oval.

09:05 Good times at Brookie.

11:20 Brookvale becoming a cool spot.

14:30 Getting started posting content online.

16:50 Working within Rugby League at Sportsbet.

24:02 Ella and Harvey go head to head in Lachie's Manly quiz.

34:23 2025 predictions.

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00:00 We kick things off with an Olympic-themed game of Sparts (sport darts).

07:23 We give our predictions ahead of the State of Origin decider tonight.

18:14 We review and preview all things club rugby league in the NRL and NRLW.

34:21 We talk the Lions tour and work through the game against the Waratahs over the weekend.

39:59 We come to terms with the tragic loss of brothers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva through the week.

42:32 We get across Wimbledon, particularly the hopes of our 90s kids in the mens singles.

46:47 Harvey provides a very wholesome stat from the F1.

48:38 Lachie hits Harvey with a food and athletics based hypthetical.

53:14 We provide your weekly shield updates from the worlds of International Rugby, NRL, NRLW and AFL.

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