Tass and Clarkie analyse the lineups for the Game 3 State of Origin Decider with huge changes for the QLD Maroons, as the NSW Blues pick and stick… In the NRL, Tass predicts the current top 8 will not change over the next 10 weeks, the panthers are back as their defeat of the Bulldogs goes down as one of the best games in recent memory, Raiders top the NRL Ladder for first time in 22 years, Warriors lose Metcalf, Knights lose Ponga, Dolphins sign Selwyn Cobbo, and so much more! We end the episode with the Super League Round 16 results, and gear up for the expanded NRLW competition kicking off this weekend!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

02:29 - Tass’ Bold Prediction for the NRL Top 8

10:48 - Episode Overview

11:48 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week vs. Who’s in Tass’ Bin: Kiraz and Katoa vs. Hammer and Chapman

17:15 - Bunker Review: NSW Blues Game 3 Lineup analysis

23:36 - Bunker Review: QLD Maroons Game 3 Lineup analysis

34:21 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 17]

35:46 - NRL Round 17: Panthers def. Bulldogs (Game of the year)

46:32 - NRL Round 17: Manly def. Tigers (Razzie of the year)

49:15 - NRL Round 17: Raiders def. Knights (Canberra top table for first time in 22 years)

54:18 - NRL Round 17: Broncos def. Warriors (Wahs injuries to derail season?)

1:01:56 - NRL Round 17: Dragons def. Eels (JDB and Da Silva sign with Parra)

1:12:40 - NRL Round 17: Dolphins def. Rabbitohs (Isaiya Katoa to lead Dolphins to finals?)

1:22:49 - NRL Round 17: Storm def. Sharks (Cronulla too stale for finals footy?)

1:29:56 - NRL Round 17: Cowboys def. Titans (GC disappoint yet again)

1:34:11 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 18

1:36:45 - ATG: Super League Round 16 Results

1:38:01 - Outro (NRLW begins this weekend)

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Clarkie explains the Rabbitohs new ‘ringing of the bell’ tradition on game-day, as well as the inside scoop into Mitch Moses’ injury at NSW Blues camp… The boys discuss the ARLC’s new power over the match review committee, whilst panning the gutter-journalism from the WA media and their views on rugby league… In the NRL, Alex Johnston is only 6 tries away from greatness as the boys discuss how he should be celebrated if he breaks the all-time try-scoring record, Tigers look to bring in Sexton, upsets galore in Round 16 of the NRL, and so much more! We end the episode with the Super League Round 15 results and player transfer rumours… (also Tass’ wife disapproves of a Bulldogs gift from Guildy!)

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro (+U19s SOO results)

04:30 - Episode Overview

06:09 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week: Jed Stuart

09:27 - Who’s in Guildy’s Bin: Billy Slater (again)

11:45 - Ezra Mam becomes the first GGOTW and “In the Bin” candidate!

14:30 - Bunker Review: Rabbitohs new gameday run-out tradition

24:00 - Bunker Review: Clarkie’s scoop on Mitch Moses’ injury during NSW Blues camp

31:45 - Bunker Review: ARLC grant themselves match review committee powers

39:30 - Bunker Review: WA media gutter-journalism against rugby league

48:20 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 16]

49:47 - NRL Round 16: Raiders def. Tigers (Da Silva out, Sexton in?)

1:00:11 - NRL Round 16: Panthers def. Warriors (All without their Origin stars)

1:07:16 - NRL Round 16: Knights def. Dolphins (Massive upset)

1:12:11 - NRL Round 16: Storm def. Rabbitohs (How should NRL celebrate AJ?)

1:24:40 - NRL Round 16: Broncos def. Sharks (Where will Cobbo end up?)

1:32:09 - NRL Round 16: Roosters def. Cowboys (Easts proving the doubters wrong)

1:38:21 - NRL Round 16: Eels def. Titans (Battle of the spoon)

1:46:55 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 17

1:50:13 - ATG: Super League Round 15 Results

1:50:58 - ATG: Super League Player Transfer News (May, Foran, Townsend, Papalii, Madden, Sipley, Luke)

1:58:35 - Outro (our best outro ever)

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Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters.

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The Queensland Maroons level the 2025 State of Origin Series 1-1 as the Sideline Story panel give their immediate reactions to the game in another late night edition episode, as well as analyse the Fox Sports player ratings… In our Bunker Review segment, the boys discuss the Billy Slater vs. Aaron Woods drama… We end the episode with a wrap-up of Round 15 of the NRL and Round 14 of the Super League.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

02:28 - Episode Overview

03:41 - SOO Game Two: QLD def. NSW (26-24)

50:02 - SOO Game Two: QLD Player Ratings

1:03:54 - SOO Game Two: NSW Player Ratings

1:22:20 - Bunker Review: Billy Slater vs. Aaron Woods

1:36:29 - NRL Round 15 Review + Ladder update

1:53:40 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 16

1:55:05 - ATG: Super League Round 14 results

1:57:00 - Outro

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Billy Slater makes massive calls on his Game 2 QLD lineup as DCE and Fermor are dropped for Horsburgh, Capewell (and even Ezra Mam), as the NSW Blues are forced to replace Mitch Barnett due to a season-ending injury… Mal Meninga being named the inaugural Perth Bears coach causes a merry-go-round with Bennett, Fittler, Cam Smith and Brad Arthur all caught up on the ride… In the NRL, Lachlan Galvin made his Bulldogs debut, Josh Papalii became the most capped Canberra Raider, Adam Reynolds joined the 300-club, the Top 4 clubs prove why they are leading the way, Dolphins put every club on notice, Trbojevic brothers potentially on the move, and so much more! We close out our episode with Hull KR claiming their first silverware in 45 years after winning the 2025 Challenge Cup!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

04:35 - Episode Overview

06:09 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week: Josh Papalii

09:51 - Who’s in Guildy’s Bin: Billy Slater

10:42 - Bunker Review: State of Origin Game 2 Lineups (Game 1 changes + Predictions)

36:12 - Bunker Review: Mal Meninga named Perth Bears coach (+ the coaching merry-go-round)

50:33 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 14]

51:39 - NRL Round 14: Knights def. Manly (AOB apologises to Knights fans; Trbojevic brothers on the move?)

1:01:47 - NRL Round 14: Storm def. Cowboys

1:04:47 - NRL Round 14: Dolphins def. Dragons (Dolphins alert the entire comp)

1:11:21 - NRL Round 14: Warriors def. Sharks (Wahs are the real deal)

1:18:19 - NRL Round 14: Broncos def. Titans (GC languishing at the bottom… again)

1:25:07 - NRL Round 14: Raiders def. Rabbitohs (Papalii most capped Raider)

1:36:50 - NRL Round 14: Panthers def. Tigers (Will Penrith make the 8?)

1:47:35 - NRL Round 14: Bulldogs def. Eels (Galvin makes his Dogs debut)

2:00:07 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 15

2:03:08 - ATG: Hull KR win Challenge Cup (their first silverware in 45 years!)

2:05:50 - Outro

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We’re at the halfway point of the 2025 NRL regular season and the off-field drama is just as hot as what is happening on the field… Will the Top 4 change? Are Newcastle the worst team in the comp? Big problems brewing at the Brisbane Broncos? Will Penrith save their season? AJ on the cusp of NRL try-scoring glory, Wayne Bennett coaches his 950th first-grade rugby league match, The Player Transfer frenzy rumour-mill, and much more… We end our episode with the Super League results for Round 13 and Game 3 of the Women’s State of Origin match!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

04:17 - Episode Overview

05:44 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week: Alex Johnston

09:00 - Who’s in Guildy’s Bin: Scott Drinkwater

11:09 - Tass’ GGOTW: Alex Volkanovski for donation to NRLW Dragons

13:02 - Bunker Review: Player Transfer Rumours (DCE, Reynolds, Morrin, Mahoney, Cleary, May, etc)

32:37 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 13]

35:45 - NRL Round 13: Dragons def. Knights (Newcastle worst team in the comp)

41:58 - NRL Round 13: Storm def. Titans (GC running last)

45:58 - NRL Round 13: Cowboys def. Tigers (Sinbins save NQ)

51:24 - NRL Round 13: Manly def. Broncos (Big problems in Brisbane)

1:02:21 - NRL Round 13: Warriors def. Rabbitohs (Barnett ruptures ACL)

1:10:36 - NRL Round 13: Panthers def. Eels (Penrith to recover their season?)

1:15:44 - NRL Round 13: Raiders def. Roosters (Canberra the real-deal)

1:23:37 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 14

1:26:48 - ATG: Super League Round 13 results

1:27:37 - ATG: Women’s State of Origin Game 3

1:29:48 - Outro

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NSW Blues take a 1-0 lead in the 2025 State of Origin Series as the Sideline Story panel give their immediate reactions to the game in a late night edition episode, as well as share their ADSE MVP 3-2-1’s and analyse the FoxSports player ratings… Back over to the NRL, the boys have an in-depth discussion on the Canterbury Bulldogs signing Lachlan Galvin and all the drama surrounding this saga… We end the episode with a wrap-up of Round 12 of the NRL and Super League… Also massive shoutout to our fans for supporting the podcast, as of this week we have surpassed 12,000 followers on Facebook, 4500 followers on Instagram, and 3000 followers on TikTok!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

04:58 - Episode Overview

06:40 - SOO Game One: NSW def. QLD (18-6)

36:16 - SOO Game One: Player Ratings (+ADSE MVP 3-2-1s)

1:14:02 - Bunker Review: Canterbury Bulldogs sign Lachlan Galvin + Phil Gould dilemma

1:46:34 - NRL Round 12 Review + Ladder update

1:58:49 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 13

2:00:41 - ATG: Super League Round 12 results + ladder update

2:01:49 - Outro

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The State of Origin period has officially begun as the NSW Blues and QLD Maroons announce their lineups for Game 1 of the 2025 SOO Series, with the panel deep-diving into the selections and omissions from each team… The boys blow-up over the mistreatment of Matin Taupau after he was sacked by the Brisbane Broncos for ‘liking’ an IG post… A massive congratulations to the NSW Blues Women for winning the 2025 SOO Series… The NRL announce the 6 teams heading to LV for 2026… Over to the NRL we witnessed the Bulldogs produce back-to-back comebacks; Knights the worst team in the comp?; Sharks finally piecing it together; Storm the new flat-track bullies?; Broncos in crisis; and much more… We end our episode with the Super League results for Round 11!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro (NSW win Women’s Origin; LV 2026 teams confirmed)

08:28 - Episode Overview

09:07 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week: Braith Anasta

10:28 - Who’s in Guildy’s Bin: Mitch Moses and Isaac Moses

11:40 - Who’s in Tass’ Bin: Madge Maguire and the Broncos for the treatment of Martin Taupau

23:41 - Bunker Review: NSW Blues Lineup analysis for SOO Game 1

58:38 - Bunker Review: QLD Maroons Predictions for Game 1

1:22:06 - Bunker Review: Thoughts on the Origin Coaches

1:26:54 - Bunker Review: SOO Game I Predictions

1:33:06 - NRL Round 11 Review

2:16:41 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 12

2:19:27 - ATG: Super League Round 11 results

2:20:13 - Outro

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It’s approaching State of Origin time and the boys reveal their NSW and QLD selections for Game 1, the Perth Bears finally confirmed for NRL entry in 2027, Is Ricky Stuart or Jaeman Salmon the weak gutted dog?, Guildy throws Tass in the bin, Roosters fire-sale players for DCE?… Over to the NRL we witnessed 5 halftime comebacks with 3 achieving the result, the first draw of 2025, Latrell kicks a 50-metre field goal, a 64-0 shutout, and so much more to beg the question, was this the greatest round of NRL ever?… We end our episode with the Challenge Cup Semi Finals results and the return of Jarryd Hayne to Rugby League!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

01:09 - Perth Bears confirmed to enter NRL in 2027!

03:49 - Episode Overview

05:54 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week: Ricky Stuart vs. Jaeman Salmon

13:17 - Who’s in Guildy’s Bin: Our host Tass

17:33 - Bunker Review: NSW Blues Predictions for Game 1

48:52 - Bunker Review: QLD Maroons Predictions for Game 1

1:09:11 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 10]

1:12:21 - Roosters offloading The Cheese, Dom Young, Sandon Smith for DCE?

1:22:27 - NRL Round 10: Dolphins def. Eels (Isaiya Katoa the next best half?)

1:29:48 - NRL Round 10: Titans def. Knights (Newcastle fans boo own team)

1:36:50 - NRL Round 10: Rabbitohs def. Broncos (Vintage Latrell)

1:45:45 - NRL Round 10: Bulldogs def. Raiders (Critta leads best comeback of round)

1:57:54 - NRL Round 10: Warriors def. Dragons (Wahs into 2nd place)

2:05:23 - NRL Round 10: Cowboys draw with Panthers (First draw of 2025)

2:12:36 - NRL Round 10: Storm def. Tigers (64-0)

2:17:15 - NRL Round 10: Sharks def. Manly

2:23:27 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 11

2:26:07 - ATG: Challenge Cup Semi Final Results

2:27:12 - ATG: Jarryd Hayne makes return to Rugby League

2:29:34 - Outro

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Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.

Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters.

Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].

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