The Alternative Commentary Collective presents… Mad Monday – An NRL Podcast out every Tuesday featuring Ben Hurley, Dai Henwood & Chris Key.
The Alternative Commentary Collective
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart to review the Warriors squeaking out another tight win and pour one out for Mana Mitch From Across The Ditch's ACL (00:00)... Then, they discuss the Wahs' path ahead and if all signs point to buying your Grand Final tickets... Next, the fellas play a game of 'Who Are We Better Than On The Table' (21:40) and have a TAB Hunch based on Manaia's new strategy...Finally, the Buys/Sells/Holds for your SuperCoach team (29:50).Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Dai Henwood to review the Warriors winning streak coming to an end in a tight battle with the very grubby and pesty Raiders (00:00)... Next, the fellas discuss all the upsets in the pre-origin round (21:30) and then give their predictions for State Of O Game 1 this Wednesday (27:15). Finally, Dai Henwood runs it 'Off The Back Fence', asking Wahs fans to just calm down and act normal (35:25)!Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Dai Henwood to review the Warriors grinding out ANOTHER tight win, how good it feels to win on the road, and the refs being on the Wahs' side for once (00:00)... Plus, they preview the upcoming Vegas rematch against the Raiders this Sunday. Then the fellas discuss Mark Nawaqanitawase's INSANE try for the Roosters and the Stonka of the Round between the Dragons and the Cowboys (21:25)!Plus, Dai Henwood runs it 'Off The Back Fence' on the NRLW (35:25)!Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Manaia Stewart to review the Warriors grinding out another tight win (00:00) and how Ben Hurley and the stats have us starting to believe that it could... in fact... maybe... be... our... year (05:00)?! Then the fellas discuss the Stonka of the Round between the Cowboys and the Panthers (10:40), should trainers be allowed to touch the ball (13:50), and was Latrell Mitchell's last-second try and dog act (15:50)?Finally, the Buys/Sells/Holds for your SuperCoach team (19:25).Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart for a full chronological timeline of what happened at Magic Round (00:00)! From first night fever to Keyzie's gnocchi breakfast to Jason Hoyte's appearance on Fletch & Hindy to The Pantsman Commeth... Then the fellas discuss the Wahs side to face the Dragons this week and the return of DWZ (32:17), before announcing a massive deal for Warriors fans at the ACC Shop (39:22). Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Manaia Stewart joins Dai Henwood to discuss the Warriors' win over the suck ass Knights in Christchurch (00:00)! Then the fellas show their appreciation for Erin Clark (12:40) and touch on the G Lane vs Stephen McIvor 'Run It Straight' drama (22:10)... Next they preview Magic Round and what trouble Manaia will get into over there with the Notorious Pantsman Joel Harrison (20:30)... Plus, a big SuperCoah update (39:35) and Dai Henwood runs it 'Off The Back Fence' (52:35). Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Dai Henwood to discuss the Warriors "grinding it out in the wet" against the Broncos. Did the Warriors make things harder than it should have been? The curious case of Luke Metcalf and the Wahs being in the Top 4 even with all the key players missing (00:00)... Then the fellas review 'Stonka of the Round', which was the Warriors and Broncos, but an honourable mention of the Eels and the Tigers (21:13), and preview the Warriors' next game against the Knights in Christchurch on ANZAC Day 29:48).Plus, Dai Henwood runs it 'Off The Back Fence' (39:34). Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Manaia Stewart & Izaak Selesele join Chris Key to discuss the big news in rugba leegue that Lachlan Galvin is leaving the Tigers, and the public reaction from his teammates (00:00)... Then the fellas quickly move past another Warriors loss to the Storm (12:30) before previewing the Wahs against the Broncos this weekend (18:00)! Next they punish poor Izaak with the 'Stonka of the Round' between the Raiders and the Eels (24:10) before debating if Jarome Luai is a nice guy or not (26:30).Finally, the Buys/Sells/Holds for your SuperCoach team (32:30). Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Manaia Stewart joins Chris Key to review the 'Stonka of the Round' between the Eels and the Dragons aka Lomax Vs Gutherson (01:00)! Then the fellas preview the Wahs against the Storm this Sunday and debate if THIS IS THE YEAR they break the 16-game losing streak to the Storm (07:30). Joey Johns is onboard! Are you? Next, they speed run through a list of highly proplamatcic topics from the Mad Monday chat group 18:25)... Then, Manaia & Chris attempt to predict the results of every game this round (24:00)! Plus, Manaia reveals his Warriors All-Time Compassionate Grounds team, and the fellas decide if they would waste the current Wahs side (29:20)Finally, the Buys/Sells/Holds for your SuperCoach team (36:50). Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Dai Henwood to review the Warriors' third win in a row as they defeat Benji's Tigers (0:00)! Then the fellas discuss a round of huge upsets (17:23), the Top 8 and Bottom 8 beginning to take shape (24:15) and all the transfer rumours (26:29)... Plus, Dai Henwood runs it 'Off The Back Fence' (34:33). Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Izaak Selesele & Manaia Stewart are joined by Mad Monday's official "Sydney Correspondent" to dive deep into the breaking news that Dylan Walker has left the Warriors immediately on compassionate grounds (0:00). Then, the fellas recap the Wahs' gutsy win against the Roosters, before going over this week's team list for this Sunday against the Tigers (11:51). Plus, the fellas rip into the Buys/Sells/Holds for your SuperCoach team and have a TAB Hunch for the Warriors game this weekend (26:10)! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Dai Henwood to review the Warriors' dominant performance against the Sea Eagles in their first home game of the season (0:00). Then the fellas discuss the 'Stonka of the Round' featuring the Roosters beating the Panthers (16:46) and all the other upsets of Round 2 (18:48)! Plus, they chat about another unchanged Wahs side to face the Roosters this Friday (29:24). Finally, Dai runs it 'Off The Back Fence' for the first time in 2025 (36:26)! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 18th Man is engaged this week with Izaak Selesele joining Manaia Stewart to discuss the surprisingly unchanged Wahs team list to face Manly in Round 2 (0:00)... Then, the fellas head to the 'Stonka of the Round' between the Bulldogs & Dragons and why Tuipulotu's celebration was so heavily money related (12:14). Plus, the fellas rip into the Buys/Sells/Holds for your SuperCoach team and have a TAB Hunch for the Warriors game this Friday (17:36)... Brought to you by Four'N Twenty! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Producer Adam joins Chris Key to go over the Warriors first game of the season as they went down 30-8 to the Raiders (0:00)... Then the fellas go over the Panthers & Sharks game as the depleted Panthers show how classy they are (18:15) before ending up with a quick look at SuperCoach to see if there were any surprises the weekend (31:36). Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart for the first Mad Monday episode of 2025! In this episode the fellas go far too deep into the first Warriors team list of the year (3:42), go over all the ‘Ins and Outs’ in the Warriors this season (28:11) before giving their Top 8 predictions far too early (35:24)…Use the code 111045 to join the Mad Monday Munters Super Coach group and take on Dai Henwood, Ben Hurley, Manaia Stewart, Keyzie and your mates! Up for grabs are a couple of official 2025 Warriors jerseys thanks to our mates at Dynasty Sport! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart to go deep into the NRL Grand Final between the Panthers and the Storm (0:00).Plus, the guys discuss the Penrith Panthers dynasty, whether or not Cam Munster bit Paul Alamoti and if the Storm were robbed of a Try...Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joel Harrison joins Chris Key for another episode of Mad Monday! On this episode, the fellas preview the big weekend ahead featuring the Sharks V the Cowboys and the Sea Eagles V the Roosters (0:00), then they uncover who's been the most successful commentary pairing in the ACC (15:38) then wrap up the show with the TAB Hunch! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart to go deep into this week's NRL news as Josh Addo Carr makes headlines for all the wrong reasons (0:00)...Then the fellas debate the perfect strategy to fix the Warriors for 2025 (14:07) before wrapping up with a preview of the first weekend of the Finals! Plus, the TAB Hunch (25:10)!Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Chris Key to recap the Warriors' miracle comeback victory over the Sharks 30-28 featuring SJ putting on a show in his final game. Then the fellas head right into the 'Stonka of the Round' featuring the Eels with a massive upset over the Dragons who are fighting for a Top 8 spot (16:45)... Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart to preview the Warriors' final game of the season against the Sharks at Shark Park this weekend (0:00). Then the fellas rip into the buys/sells/holds for your SuperCoach team (14:50). Finally, they compose a TAB Hunch placed purely on vibe with a play on AFB on his final game (19:45)...Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Manaia Stewart to go over SJ's final game at Shaun Johnson Stadium against the Bulldogs (0:00). Then the fellas head right into the 'Stonka of the Round' featuring the Raiders with a massive upset over the Panthers as Luai failed to get the job done (16:56)... The Manaia finishes the show off with a 'Reverse Hurley' as he hunts for the Top 10 capped Warriors of all time (27:50). Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Mania Stewart to preview the Warriors' final home game of the 2024 season against the Bulldogs at Shaun Johnson Stadium (0:00). Then the fellas rip into the buys/sells/holds for your Supercoach team (15:47). Finally, they compose a TAB Hunch placed purely on vibe as the SJ Power Play is taken (25:16)...Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dai Henwood joins Manaia Stewart to go over the 2nd Half downfall of the Warriors against the Sea Eagles (0:00). Then the fellas head right into the 'Stonka of the Round' with the Sharks beating the Knights in a controversial penalty fest to end the game (18:10). Finally, Dai runs it 'Off The Back Fence' to remind the faithful to hang in there (29:13)... Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart to preview the Warriors' game against Manly this weekend, and the Wahs finally having a goal kicker again, with the return of Adam Pompey (0:00). Then the fellas rip into the buys/sells/holds for your Supercoach team (12:30). Finally, they compose a TAB Hunch completely based on irrational foresight from Keyzie (25:48)...Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Manaia Stewart to go over the Warriors' heartbreaking loss in golden point against the Dolphins 32-30 (0:00). Then the fellas get into the 'Stonka of the Round' with the Panthers beating the Eels 36-34 featuring Nathan Cleary putting on a masterclass to remind everyone he's the best player in the league (13:38)! Finally, they wrap up the episode with another edition of 'Hurley's Heroes' (25:06). Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart to discuss the Wahs side to play the Dolphins this Sunday in another... MUST WIN game (04:02). Then the fellas rip into the buys/sells/holds for your Supercoach team (20:47). Finally, they compose a TAB Hunch completely based on the emotional news of the week (34:09). Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dai Henwood joins Manaia Stewart to rake over the coals of the Warriors' loss to the Eels on Friday night (0:00). Then the guys go over what can make next year our year and the changes needed to get the Warriors back on track (15:20)... Plus they get into the 'Stonka of the Round' between the Bulldogs and the Raiders (30:18). Brought to you by Four'N Twenty! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart fresh off an acting audition to discuss whether or not it's Manaia's fault that Jazz Tevaga is leaving the Warriors (07:30). Then the fellas rip into the buys/sells/holds for the pointy end of the Supercoach season (24:02). Finally, they compose a TAB Hunch for the ages, involving every player rumoured to be leaving their club (37:35).Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Manaia Stewart to explain the Mt. Everest the Warriors must climb to make the Finals. Then the fellas recap a Bulldogs Stonka (12:45), and Ben unleashes another Hurley's Heroes (19:25).Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart for another episode of Mad Monday! In this episode, the fellas go over the Warriors team list to face the Tigers in ANOTHER must-win game this Friday (02:46)!Lastly, the guys whip around the SuperCoach Buys/Sells/Holds (16:29) and unleash another 'TAB Good Hunch' (31:30). Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Manaia Stewart joins Dai Henwood live at Warriors HQ thanks to Hallensteins, for a special episode of the Mad Monday Podcast! In this episode, the fellas go two-on-one with Marcelo Montoya (00:00), Jazz Tevaga (12:55) & Luke Metcalf (22:51) diving deep into the season so far, the heartbreaking loss to the Raiders and which teammate will be the biggest "liability" in Vegas...Plus, the guys reveal what sport they think they could compete best in the Paris Olympics... Dai Henwood's suggestion may shock you!Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart for another episode of Mad Monday! In this episode, the fellas go over State Of Origin Game 3 and the Blues taking the series with a 14-4 victory (0:00), before discussing the Warriors team for this week's match against the Raiders with several changes after a bunch of injuries (16:06). Lastly, the guys whip around the SuperCoach Buys/Sells/Holds and unleash another 'TAB Good Hunch' (27:22). Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special Bonus Episode, Manaia talks to Tom from the Hello Sport Podcast about their initiative to support new father Mitch Barnett with nappies and wet wipes and how The ACC could potentially help plus we get predictions before Game 3 this evening! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Dai Henwood for another episode of Mad Monday! In this episode, the fellas go over the Wahs' Golden Point nailbiter against the Dogs (0:00), before heading to the 'Stonka Of The Round' between the Eagles & Cowboys (21:47) then Dai comes flying 'Off The Back Fence' (29:07)! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Manaia Stewart for another episode of Mad Monday! In this episode, the fellas go over the Wahs' powerful win against the Broncos in the weekend (0:00), before heading to the 'Stonka Of The Round' between the Sharks & Doggies (15:30) then Ben Hurley unveils the 'Best Names in the NRL' (23:35)!Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart for another episode of Mad Monday. In this episode, the fellas chat about the State of O blowout (0:00) debate if they could beat a child Lebron James at basketball (6:11), before reviewing the Warriors team list for the game against the Broncos this weekend (7:46). Then whip around the SuperCoach Buys/Sells/Holds (17:23) and unleash another 'TAB Good Hunch'. Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Manaia Stewart joins Dai Henwood for another episode of your #1 rugba league podcast, Mad Monday. In this episode, the fellas discuss the absolute disaster of the Warriors' destruction on the Gold Coast (0:00) and then cleanse the pallet with the 'Stonka Of The Round' (20:02). Finally, Dai Henwood comes flying 'Off The Back Fence' with a message all Warriors fans need to hear! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart for another episode of Mad Monday. In this episode, the fellas discuss the knife and fork debacle on the commentary during the Warriors & Storm (0:00) before reviewing the team list for the game against the Titans this weekend featuring several changes (8:30). Then whip around the SuperCoach Buys/Sells/Holds (20:26) and unleash another 'TAB Good Hunch' (33:20).Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dai Henwood joins Manaia Stewart for another episode of Mad Monday! In this episode, the fellas recap the Wahs 38-24 loss to the Storm and go over where it all went wrong (3:12), then get to the 'Stonka Of The Round' between the Dolphins and the Sharks before going over both Origin teams to face off next week featuring Kurt Capewah in the Maroons! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Producer Adam joins Manaia Stewart for another episode of Mad Monday! In this episode, the fellas go over the Warriors' team list for this weekend's clash against the Storm (0:00) then whip around the SuperCoach Buys/Sells/Holds (15:55) and unleash another 'TAB Good Hunch' (28:00).Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Joel Harrison to go over the Warriors 42-12 win over the Cowboys and question how we fit SJ back in the team this week (0:00)... Then recap the 'Stonka Of The Round' between the Panthers & Sea Eagles (13.54) before a deep dive into the multiple blowouts in the weekend. Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Producer Adam joins Ben Hurley for another episode of Mad Monday! In this episode, the fellas go over the murder on the field last night in State Of Origin Game 1 (0:00), then preview the Warriors and the Cowboys this Saturday (13:49) and then finally the fellas whip around the SuperCoach Buys/Sells/Holds (22:45) and unleash another 'TAB Good Hunch' (29:41).Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart to digest another gutsy win for the Warriors including what Tinder has to do with Te Maire Martin's run of form and what the wins mean for the team moving forward (0:00). Then the fellas break down a Broncos & Titans 'Stonka Of The Week' (20:11) before reacting to the State Of Origin teams (22:07). Finally, Keyzie regales us with tales from Magic Round (36:41).Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Notorious Pantsman aka Joel Harrison joins Manaia Stewart & Adam Pomana to recap a hectic Magic Round including Bikies, hip flasks and urinal exchanges (0:00). Then the fellas whip around the SuperCoach Buys/Sells/Holds (21:20) and unleash another 8-Leg 'TAB Good Punt' (29:30).Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Dai Henwood to wax lyrical about the Warriors' upset victory over the Panthers (0:00). Then the fellas go over what felt like a whole round of Stonkas discussing the glorious spectacle of rugba leeg that was Magic Round (13:31). Finally, Hurley puts Dai to the test with another round of 'Hurley's Heroes' (30:02) and then the fellas finish you off with Dai running it hard 'Off The Back Fence' (33:40). Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart to react to David Fifita backflipping on his deal with the Roosters (0:44) and Wayne Bennett signing with the Rabbitohs. Then the fellas cast their eyes over the injury-laden Warriors team for this Sunday and the ramifications for the next few weeks of the Wahs season (10:35). Finally, they share the best tips for surviving a brutal couple of weeks in SuperCoach (23:45) and Manaia fires off another 8-Leg Multi for the Mad Monday TAB Good Punt (36:02).Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Manaia Stewart to rake over the coals of a brutal loss to the Roosters (0:00). Then the fellas digest the 'Stonka of the Round' (16:42) before whipping around the biggest headlines of the rugby league world. Finally, Ben puts Manaia to the test in another round of 'Hurley's Heroes' (27:55).Brought to you by Four'N Twenty! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart to preview the Sunday arvo showdown between the Warriors & Roosters (0:00). Then the fellas delve deep into the Buys, Sells & Holds for your SuperCoach this week (19:48). Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'. Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dai Henwood joins Manaia Stewart to go over the Warriors' wet and miserable defeat to Newcastle Knights (0:00). The ‘Stonka Of The Round' features the Storm getting the job done against the Titans in an injury-plagued game (26:07)… Finally, Dai comes flying 'Off The Back Fence' with spreadsheet-related chat (35:28)! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart to preview the Sunday afternoon blockbuster between the Warriors & Knights. Then Manaia reveals what Street Mana sounds like and the fellas unload all the buys/sells/holds for your SuperCoach this week. Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'. Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Hurley joins Dai Henwood to dissect the Anzac Day loss and explain where it all went wrong for the Warriors (0:00).Then the guys head right into the 'Stonka Of The Round' as the return of Nathan Cleary gets the job done against the Cowboys (18:29).Finally, for the first time this season, Dai brings it "Off The Back Fence" (32:48).Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.