00:00 We kick things off with a new game!

10:34 We talk all things Rugby League Ashes and Pacific Championships.

23:18 We talk through a variety of random and surprising NRL stories from the week.

33:05 We review the Raeburn Shield match between England and Australia.

35:09 We give the weekly shield update and talk AFLW finals.

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00:00 We kick things off with a game of Sparts.

08:28 We recap our successful day at the Australian Finska Championships.

15:05 We cover all things Rugby League including Ashes, Pac Champs and Contract updates.

32:01 We give our thoughts on PVL's latest big picture idea.

36:36 We highlight a very unique crossover event occurring this weekend.

40:54 We talk cricket and Lachie gives a controversial take.

50:54 Harvey takes us through the very exciting potential conclusion to the F1 season.

55:20 We open up the Gazelle Gazette (our weekly newsletter) and provide your weekly shield updates.

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It's finally time for the 2025 Fannos!

Kiwi Steve joins us on our night of nights, the Rugby League awards by the fans, for the fans, FEATURING the fans!

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Kiwi Steve joins us all show as we preview the Pacific Championships!

00:00 Steve has a crack at Pacific Championships themed Sparts.

10:16 We preview the Pacific Championships and the Rugby League Ashes.

28:37 We give our thoughts on the newly named PNG Chiefs.

35:48 We offer up potential Australian cricket captains during Pat Cummins' absence.

45:34 We give away a Playing & Simple hat and provide your weekly shield updates.

Kiwi Steve returns this Monday the 20th as we present the 2025 Fanno Awards!

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Voting for the 2025 Fanno Awards is now open!

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00:00 We kick things off with an NRL Grand Final themed game of Sparts.

09:19 We review the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals.

29:29 We go through the squads named for the Pacific Championships.

34:19 We discuss the looming threat of R360.

42:23 We announce the nominees for the 2025 Fanno Awards!

57:24 We provide your weekly shield updates.

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00:00 We kick things off with a game of '30 Seconds to Score'.

06:56 Lachie goes crazy and kicks off the poddy with chat about the AFL!

18:10 We preview the 2025 NRL Grand Final.

37:32 We highlight the incredible achievements of England's 'Red Roses' rugby team.

41:59 Lachie gives 5 reasons why Netball should be an Olympic sport.

44:28 We preview The Bye Round's 'Race That Stops the Rugby League Nation'.

48:52 Lachie gears up for his 2nd tennis tournament in as many years.

50:22 We take a look at the progress of nominations for the upcoming Fanno Awards.

53:34 We provide your weekly shield updates via our weekly newsletter, The Gazelle Gazette.

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Simply the Guest this week is rugby league, basketball and soccer content creator Hectic Fred! Fred talks his love for the Bulldogs, LA Lakers and Newcastle United, how he got into the streaming and content world, and the awesome milestones he's hit along the journey.

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00:00 We kick things off with a brand new game inspired by the Johns Family Podcast.

09:58 We gear up for NRL Prelim Finals.

20:50 We preview the 2025 AFL Grand Final.

27:15 We get keen for the Rugby World Cup Final.

31:58 Harvey details the latest drama in the world of F1.

35:02 We shoutout some of our best performers at the World Athletics Championships.

39:16 Harvey breaks down the upcoming Ryder Cup in golf.

42:39 We give some nominee suggestions for the Fanno Awards 2025.

55:26 We open up the Gazelle Gazette and provide your weekly shield updates.

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