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New episode EVERY DAY at midday!  🎙 Footy Talk is your daily source for all things NRL. We bring you the latest news, interviews, expert analysis, and banter from the world of rugby league. Our team of former and current players provide you with unique insight and perspective on the games, players, and teams you love. We'll be breaking down the biggest stories, analysing games, and providing in-depth interviews with players, coaches, and other key figures from around the league. Subscribe now!

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    Head To Triple M NRL For Your Rugby League Podcast Fix Seven Days A Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 1:34


    We've called fulltime on Footy Talk League but the good news is that the team has relocated to form a joint venture with the Triple M NRL Podcast! Hit the links below so you don't miss an episode this NRL season. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/triple-m-footy-nrl Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/triple-m-rocks-footy-nrl/id617831893 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MBMK3p14EkZTPtpu2xfhm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: Souths Season Already Over? Klemmer On The Move & Does Trial Form Matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 37:45


    Buzz Rothfield & Brent Read are in with Adam Peacock to unpack the horrific news of Cam Murray rupturing his achilles. Plus we talk David Klemmer's & Josh Schuster's future, & we debate if trial form actually matters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: Why Christian Welch Retired & The Players Set For Redemption In 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 38:42


    The journos are in with Buzz Rothfield & Brent Read joining Adam Peacock to breakdown exactly why Christian Welch has retired! We talk Dylan Brown's mammoth offer from the Knights, the Sharks salary cap, Matty Johns coaching future & the players to redeem themselves in 2025! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: The Issues That Will Dominate 2025 & Is Madge On A Path To Failure At The Broncos?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 39:35


    The journos are in with Buzz Rothfield, Brent Read & Adam Peacock jumping in to give us the latest on the Roosters rejecting Dylan Brown! The guys reveal the teams they are most worried about for the season ahead, the issues that will dominate 2025 & we talk the looming threat of the Wallabies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: The Heated Dylan Brown Debate & What Is Holding Cronulla Back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 50:12


    Buzz Rothfield & Brent Read are in with Adam Peacock & the boys get heated over Dylan Brown's mammoth asking price! We talk pre-season for the Sharks, winning premierships without Origin stars, look at the coaches under the most pressure for 2025 & why Wayne Bennett has swung the premiership markets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: Is Dylan Brown Destabilising Parra, Matt Lodge's Dragons Future & Coke Zero At The Roosters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 47:26


    Adam Peacock, Michael Chammas and Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield join you to discuss the Dylan Brown contract situation at Parramatta, Matt Lodge's future at the Dragons, the Roosters' zero tolerance on cocaine use, what the NRL competition would look like with 20 teams, can the league build on Las Vegas this year and why Buzz goes back at his social media trolls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: Madge's Old School Mistake, The Tigers Board Feud & The Changing World Of NRL Media!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 46:51


    The journos are back with Adam Peacock, Michael Chammas in & we have a special guest with Buzz Rothfield jumping in for Danny Weidler. We rip into all the news we have missed, debate Madge's decision to bring back the army camp & we find out exactly what is happening with the Tigers massive board feud! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: The Problem With PNG, Why The Roosters Will Struggle In 2025 & The Tigers Terrible Clauses!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 50:13


    The Journos: How Laurie Daley Got The Blues Gig, Wayne's Alpha Move, Shock Of The Year & Fatty Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 49:20


    Adam Peacock, Danny Weidler and Michael Chammas join you to discuss how Laurie Daley won the NSW Blues Origin gig and what role Craig Bellamy will play, Wayne Bennett's first day back at Souths, Anthony Seibold's looming contract extension, the diet of Tigers youngster Lachlan Galvin, Josiah Pahulu's contract uproar at the Titans, Todd Greenberg winning the Cricket Australia CEO role, shocks of the year and memories of Paul 'Fatty' Vautin, who has retired from TV after 33 years.  Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: Ben Hunt's Broncos Call & Do The Dragons Have The Worst Halves Combo In The Comp?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 51:34


    The journos are in with Danny Weidler & Michael Chammas jumping in with Adam Peacock to breakdown why Ben Hunt joined by the Broncos! Plus, we debate if the Dragons have the worst halves combination in the comp & talk the best feuds in the history of Rugby League!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: The Tigers Rapid Rebuild, Papenhuyzen's Bizarre Comments & Benji's Mixed Messages!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 44:22


    The full crew is back with Danny Weidler & Michael Chammas joining Adam Peacock as we get a deep dive on the best remaining free agents & find out who is heading where! We talk the Tigers rapid rebuild with the boys revealing exactly which Tigers players were breached, plus we talk Ryan Papenhuyzen bizarre comments on the Storm's recruitment!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: The Roosters Huge Ben Hunt Play, The Front-Runner For The NSW Job & Why Ryles Has Cleaned House!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 49:43


    The journos are in with Danny Weidler & Brent Read jumping in with Adam Peacock with the player market going into overdrive! We talk the front runners for Terrell May, Ben Hunt & find out exactly what went down at Tigers training! Plus, the guys talk the next media stars of the NRL & Danny reveals the front runners for the NSW job!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: Phil Gould Talks The Rise Of The Bulldogs, The Next NSW Blues Coach & His Final Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 78:31


    Rugby league legend Phil 'Gus' Gould joins Danny Weidler, Adam Peacock and you to discuss the rise of the Bulldogs, how football is a reality show, Josh Addo-Carr's departure, the origins of his final word, who should coach the NSW Blues and whether Gus's coaching days are done. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: Ben Hunt Is Done At The Dragons - How It Happened, Where He's Going & The Knock-On Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 45:00


    Adam Peacock, Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler join you to discuss Ben Hunt's immediate exit from the Dragons, how it happened, where he could go, what it means to the Dragons salary cap and the knock-on effect it will have on the league with free agencty just two days away. The guys also talk about the big free agents and where they could go, Rugby Australia v the NRLW, the latest of Josh Addo-Carr and Ezra Mam and how social media has changed rugby league reporting.  Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: What Could Happen To Ezra Mam, John Bateman On The Move & Quiet Kangaroos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 49:17


    Adam Peacock, Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler join you to discuss the Ezra Mam incident and what his playing future might look like, Joseph Sua'ali'i's golden ticket to the Wallabies, John Bateman's move from the Tigers and the Kangaroos being kept quiet. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: Ben Hunt Breaking News, Where To For Gutho, Mal's Chat With Ponga & A World Club Challenge Idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 46:05


    Michael Chammas, Danny Weidler and Adam Peacock join you to discuss the Dragons decision to let Ben Hunt negotiate immediately which was broken while recording today's episode. Then the guys chat about Clint Gutherson's playing future, Mal Meninga's phone call with Kalyn Ponga, Isaac Moses' presence at Newcastle, Trent Robinson's accident and Chammy's idea for the World Club Challenge. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Players Only: Season Review Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 45:54


    The Journos: Inside Penrith's Fourth Grand Final Win, Can Luai Turn Around The Tigers & Kangaroos Selection Snubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 47:55


    Michael Chammas, Danny Weidler and Adam Peacock join you to discuss Penrith's historic, emotional NRL Grand Final win over the Melbourne Storm, Australia Kangaroos selection snubs and what the future holds for Ben Hunt. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Half-Time: The Impact Of The Six Again On Penriths Dynasty & Why Penrith Can Win Again In 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 35:47


    Todd Carney & Josh Reynolds are in with Adam Peacock to deal with all the wash up of the Grand Final! We talk the future of Penrith & Melbourne, the unsung heroes of Penrith & we look at the impact of the six again on Penriths dynasty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Players Only: Grand Final Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 34:26


    Aaron Woods & Wade Graham jump in with Anthony Maroon for a massive grand final review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Players Only: Dally M Wash Up, The Importance Of A Coach & Our Massive Grand Final Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 39:31


    The players are in with Josh Reynolds & Aaron Woods joining Anthony Maroon for a massive grand final preview special! We talk all the wash up from the Dally M's, the importance of a head coach & we talk the Grand Final mind games!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: How Michael Maguire Got The Broncos Job, The Next NSW Coach, Grand Final Goals & RLPA v The Media!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 53:14


    Michael Chammas, Danny Weidler and Adam Peacock join you to discuss how Michael Maguire got the Broncos head coaching gig, what it means for NSW and the next Blues coach, the NRL Grand Final between the Storm and Panthers and whether the wrestle will feature, what a successful Grand Final looks like for the NRL, player signings, Josh Addo-Carr and the RLPA versus the media! Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Half-Time: The Match Ups That Matter For The Grand Final & Boyd Cordner The NSW Coach?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 45:35


    Mitch Pearce & Todd Carney are in with Adam Peacock as the boys throw their support behind Boyd Cordner to be the next NSW coach. We look at all the key match ups that matter & take a deep look at what makes the spines special for Melbourne & Penrith!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Players Only: The Grand Final Is Set & Have The Broncos Made The Right Call On Madge?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 36:35


    The players are in with Josh Reynolds & Wade Graham joining Anthony Maroon to talk the Grand Final! We look at the Broncos decision to bring in Michael Maguire, the boys talk their Grand Final experiences & who do we think will win the GF?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Find Out Who Is The Winner Of Our VB Giveaway!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 9:44


    Aaron Woods & Wade Graham are joined by the winner of our VB giveaway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Woodsy's Club Tour: Anthony Seibold Talks Manly's Season, His Tough Time At The Broncos & Dealing With The Media Pressure!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 70:52


    This week Woodsy is joined by his coach Anthony Seibold. Anthony goes deep on his coaching career to date covering his time with the Bunnies, Broncos, English Rugby Union & the Sea Eagles. Seibs talks the horrific pressure he received in Brisbane, bouncing back from that tough time & the things he would have done differently if he had his time over again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: Will Ponga Be Punished, Will Addo-Carr Remain A Bulldog & Expansion Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 45:42


    Michael Chammas, Danny Weidler and Adam Peacock join you to discuss the NRL's plans for expansion into PNG and the war with AFL, whether Kalyn Ponga will be punished for turning down the Kangaroos, the latest on Josh Addo-Carr and prelim final predictions.  Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Half-Time: The Revival Of Braydon Trindall, Walsh's Pay Day & Is The Roosters Premiership Window Closing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 45:58


    Todd Carney & Mitch Pearce jump in with Adam Peacock to talk all things finals! The guys cover the revival of Braydon Trindall this season, the Roosters premiership window, Reece Walsh's pay day & we look ahead to the prelims!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Player Only: Finals Week 2 Review, The Impact Of JWH & Where To For Manly?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 51:25


    Josh Reynolds, Wade Graham & Anthony Maroon are in to recap all the action from week 2 of finals! We talk the impact of Jared Warea-Hargreaves, where to now for Manly & why Nathan Cleary could consider moving to England!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Woodsy's Club Tour: Chris Lawrence Talks Teenage Debut, Horrific Injuries & Sister In The Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 75:26


    Woodsy sits down with former teammate and Wests Tigers legend Chris Lawrence to talk about his life away from footy, debut as a 17-year-old, finals runs with the Tigers, playing under Tim Sheens, representing the Kangaroos, two of the most brutal injuries ever seen in the NRL, the Tigers' coaching carousel and having a sister as an NRL journalist. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: Nicho's Future At Cronulla, Gutho's Position At Parra, Is Foxx Still A Dog & Will Dragons Punt Hunt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 46:19


    Adam Peacock, Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler join you to discuss Nicho Hynes' mentality and future at the Sharks should the club lose another final, Ben Hunt's time at the Dragons, Clint Gutherson's position at Parramatta under new coach Jason Ryles, what the Bulldogs will do with Josh Addo-Carr and Wayne Bennett's hit-and-run spray at Souths!  Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Half-Time: The Nicho Hynes Dilemma & The Plan That Could Save The Chooks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 45:03


    Mitchell Pearce & Todd Carney join Adam Peacock as the boys breakdown exactly what the Chooks need to do to turn things around against the Sea Eagles. We look at Nicho Hynes position at the Sharks and if changes need to be made, plus we talk Luke Brooks finals debut & Luke Keary goes under the player spotlight!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Players Only: Week 1 Finals Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 48:21


    Woodsy's Club Tour: Aaron Woods Talks Retirement, Winning A World Cup & The Best Coach He Ever Had!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 52:19


    We turn the table on Woodsy this week with Anthony Maroon interviewing him about his incredible NRL & representative career. Woodsy takes us inside his decision to retire, some great Kangaroo tours, what's going wrong at the Tigers & his transition into the media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: Unpacking The Josh Addo-Carr Incident, Phil Gould's Media Masterclass & What's Next For The Foxx

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 39:04


    Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler join you to discuss the Josh Addo-Carr incident, how it unfolded, the confusing timeline, how Phil Gould handled the media and what's next for the Foxx. Then the guys talk player movement, sideline eye reporting and their finals headlines for week one!  Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Half-Time: Josh Addo-Carr's Bulldogs Dramas & Where Each Finals Game Will Be Won!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 38:13


    Todd Carney & Mitchell Pearce join Charlie White as the boys go in depth on every finals game! We talk where each game will be won, the guys unpack Josh Addo-Carr's dramas & we talk about the power of an elite backrower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Players Only: The Finals Are Set, The Butchered Bunker & The Glaring Issue At The Dogs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 44:21


    The players are in with Aaron Woods & Josh Reynolds joining Anthony Maroon to talk the finals race being set, the issue with the Panthers, the middle dramas at the Dogs & the guys talk if the bunker needs to be ditched!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Woodsy's Club Tour: Spoon Bowl Preview With Chris Lawrence & Tim Mannah

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 37:44


    In a special edition of Woodsy's Club Tour, Woodsy previews the 'Spoon Bowl' with Tigers legend Chris Lawrence and Eels legend Tim Mannah. The boys sum up the seasons of the two clubs, where it went wrong, the shining lights, why the match means so much and who will win.  Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Journos: Will The Wests Tigers Split, Broncos Going Backwards & Players Moving Into The Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 59:36


    Michael Chammas, Danny Weidler and Emma Lawrence join you to discuss the boardroom drama at the Wests Tigers, what's wrong in Brisbane, whether this season has been a success for the Dragons, the injury crisis at the Roosters and when players move into the media. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Half-Time: Why You Can't Count Out The Chooks, The Unfair Criticism Of Hynes & Mitch Throws His Support Behind Adam O'Brien!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 43:25


    The halves are in with Mitchell Pearce & Todd Carney jumping in with Charlie White as the boys unpack the horrific injury news for the Roosters but Mitch is still backing them to make a run at the premiership! We go deep on Adam O'Briens tenure at Newcastle & Mitch explains why it has been a success, plus Todd Carney explains the pressure on halves leading into finals! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Players Only: The Roosters Ruined Season & Why We Are Set For The Greatest Final Round In NRL History!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 41:33


    The players are in with Wade Graham & Josh Reynolds joining Anthony Maroon to breakdown what the Roosters injuries mean for the premiership race, look at the insane final round of footy ahead, the Dragons poor defeat & the guys back Kevin Walters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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