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Fox League commentators and characters Warren Smith and Matt Russell assemble to tackle to biggest talking points of each NRL week, as only they know how - with passion and precision.

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    • Jan 13, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    NEW SHOW | The Professor and Barney Podcast | Episode 1: Debuts | Available Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 4:17


    Fox Sports Australia presents a brand new show: The Professor and Barney PodcastIn the first episode, they run through some of the best, worst and most memorable sporting debuts.The show is now available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Hit 'subscribe' and you won't miss an episode.Or listen to the first episode in full at this URL: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=544125Search for The Professor and Barney Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Off season? What off season? | The Tests and the Nines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 46:22


    The GF: the trainer, the sin bin, 'six again' | The Jets, the NRLW decider | Next: WC 9s

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 57:14


    The biggest match had some enormous moments. Matt Russell and Warren Smith have been closely assessing decisions and interpretation all year, and are well qualified to talk their way through the controversial moments that headlined the Roosters' NRL GF victory.But it wasn't just the main game that caught our attention over the weekend, with Brisbane too good in the NRLW decider and Newtown producing an incredible hail mary play.And then there's the World Cup 9s around the corner.No Lara Pitt this week, but the trio plan to return next week, as anticipation for the WC 9s builds.

    How it came to be Raiders-Roosters | 'Surging' NRLW talent | GF tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 59:18


    It's Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt once again! And it's Grand Final week, no less, after two exciting Prelims.Here's some of what was discussed:-Jess Surgess. What a talent (0:30)-The Raiders' win (10:00)-Canberra's fantastic community work (11:00)-James Tedesco's Raiders back flip re-visited (12:00)-Raiders v Roosters in 2019 (14:00)-The Roosters great win over Melbourne (26:00)-Talk of a Cronk-to-Melbourne return (26:30)-Cam Smith's big decision (39:00)-Commentator bias accusation (47:00)-'Fixing' the man of the match awarding in the GF (48:00)-Some of the amazing player stories, heading into Sunday's GF (50:00)-Grand Final predictions (57:00)

    You Cam not slap | Forget it, Bennett | Future-proofing footy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 49:01


    Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt are back to react to an action-filled Week 2 of the finals, where Melbourne and Souths progressed to the Prelims.Here's some of what was covered:-Wayne Bennett forgot the score (0:00)-Where is Graham Annesley? (6:00)-Jake Trbojevic's sin-bin decision (8:00)-How Souths can beat Canberra (15:00)-Slapping stuff (20:00)-'We're future-proofing the game' (25:00)-The Eels crash back to earth (26:00)-Why the Roosters probably won't lose at the SCG (33:00)

    Finals fireworks | Broncos' woes | The Eels remember R9

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 56:45


    Matt Russell, Warren Smith and Lara Pitt have plenty of good stories and thoughts out of the opening week of the NRL Finals.Here's some of it:-Broncos' woes and what's going wrong (4:00)-The Eels haven't won anything yet (10:00)-Fireworks at Melbourne (15:00)-The Raiders outstanding win (20:00)-Why Manly were good things to upset Cronulla (26:00)-The beast probably keeping T-Rex out of the 17 (38:00)-Lara's experience in the Roosters' sheds post-game (44:00)-Previewing Week 2 of the finals (50:00)

    CRON-tenders? | JWH's case | You can't Maika up Sivo's story | Young error

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 43:47


    Matt Russell and Lara Pitt keep the pod ticking over, as Warren Smith continues to recover from his bout of the flu.But this show is no compromise - there are plenty of great things to chat about, as the long regular season finally comes to an end and the meaningful September showdowns arrive.Here are some highlights:-Sivo's story - hard to Maika it up (3:00)-Are Cronulla legit contenders? (6:00)-Hudson's rookie error (12:00)-JWH's carless act (17:00)-Storm thinking Raider revenge (23:00)-The Dogs have their D (27:00)-Finals Week 1 Preview and tips (30:00)

    Battle for 8th & Robbie's 'Farah-well' | Lottoland drama | Waz's chunk of turf

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 82:20


    *Audio file now fixed*Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt are still riding a high from an action-packed Round 24 and can't wait for what's to come in the final round of the regular season.Here are some of the highlights:-The build-up to the battle for 8th / Robbie Farah farewell (1:00)-Top two considering resting? (15:00)-Turbo's ruptured pec and sideline Lara's reporting of it (22:00)-Will Chambers' fan run-in (27:00)-Souths' impressive win (34:00)-Waz's chunk of NQ turf (37:00)-Round 25 Tips (55:00)

    Angry fans | AFB's gesture | BJ's error | Freakish try-savers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 84:49


    Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith are overwhelmed with talking points out of Round 23.Here are just a few of them:-Fonua-Blake's 'disrespectful' crowd gesture (2")-A message for Joey Leilua (4")-Amazing try-savers (14")-The Doggies keep coming (20")-Parra's concerns (22")-Unnecessary roughness in Rugby League (30")-The farewells coming up (39")-Newcastle's wheels fall off (53")

    Latrell's history | 'Tired' players | Top 8 race | Spectator fun | Legit contenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 61:28


    Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith check in after Round 22, a weekend filled with wild and wonderful action.Here's just some of what was looked into:-Latrell chasing point scoring history (0:30)-Boyd Cordner's injury and coaches protecting players (5:00)-August fatigue and the Bunnies (10:00)-Bulldogs finishing strong (18:00)-The race to September (20:00)-Favourite fan activities (35:00)-The stripping rule (44:00)-R23 preview (50:00)

    Feisty debates on stripping and 'late' hits on playmakers | What to do with Josh McGuire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 70:26


    Feel the passion and frustration as Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith dig into some of the issues that have gripped the NRL community after Round 21.Here are some of the highlights:-Reaction to Trent Robinson's strip comments (10:00)-How the Bulldogs make the finals (19:00)-Late hits on ball-players (22:00)-A lovely James Graham moment with surprise parental visit (36:00)-What do we do with Josh McGuire? (40:00)

    The Dez difference | Despicable Qld | Can't-miss games to come | Coach of the Year contenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 69:55


    Fox League commentators Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt cover some of the major talking points from Round 20 and offer their own spin on the movings and shakings in the NRL right now. Here are some highlights:-Blowout round - some big losses and a horrendous stat for Queensland league (7:00)-Brisbane disappointment (8:00)-Bulldogs players Paying back Dean and buying in big (14:00)-Analysing clubs' runs home (17:00)-The belter games coming up (23:00)-Coach of the Year contenders (30:00)-Is there a field goal cam fix? (50:00)

    The honeymoon period is over for Annesley | Most likely 2019 bolter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 62:55


    Warren Smith and Matt Russell dive into a series of big and controversial talking points out of Round 19, before nominating which of the teams outside the top 4 could be this season's 'bolter'... because there's always one.

    How not to rest players | Origin fix | Sub-par performers | Ken Irvine Medal race

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 79:47


    Fox League broadcasters Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt assemble for this week's issues in the NRL. Under-performing teams and players have been under the microscope and under the pump... none more so than the Dragons and Titans. This podcast doesn't miss, either.Here are the show's highlights:-Dragons drama (4:00)-What the focus should be now for teams out of the hunt (8:00)-How to rest players and how not to rest players (11:00)-How Wayne Bennett would fix the Origin period (14:00)-Sunday's high-scoring halves record (26:30)-Shoulder charging incidents from Round 18 (29:00)-Ken Irvine Medal race (42:00)-Gold Coast's under-performers (45:00)

    Howlers, ties, milestones, send offs, sackings. Just another round in the NRL.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 34:33


    Warren Smith and Matt Russell have their second term report card to run through.But that's after ticking off a long list of remarkable talking points that Round 17 offered up.Here are the highlights:-Cotric send off (1:30)-Garth Brennan's no longer Gold Coast coach (5:00)-Titans going around in circles (9:00)-Cam's milestone (15:00)-Latest set of officiating blunders (21:00)-Golden Point. Good? (25:00)-End of term 2 Report Card (28:00)

    A great officiating debate | Matty 'Mr. Brightside' Russell | Broncos' heroic win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 65:41


    The Origin period of the NRL season is almost over, but for those that have stopped to smell the roses, yet again, it's created some fantastic rugby league stories.Fox League broadcasters Matt Russell Lara Pitt and Warren Smith look through some of those good news events, as well as attempt to thrash out this issue involving injured players and play being allowed to continue, following the Peta Hiku incident on Saturday night.Here is more information on this week's episode:-One of Boyd's best wins (3:00)-On the plus side of the NRL's Origin period (8:00)-Melbourne's nice media initiative (17:00)-Gordie's heartwarming Walters moment (19:30)-The bunker bobs up again: Maumalo, Marsters (25:30)-Whether the refs should stop play for an injured player or not (34:00)-Analysing the Origin build-up (43:00)-Some Cam Smith highlights ahead of game 400 (49:00)-The other milestone men (59:00)

    Klem overlooked | Tariq & George charged | Bunker blunders | Ladder watch | Bad Broncos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 68:56


    Fox League broadcasting trio Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith return to wrap up Round 15 of the NRL, involving hugely consequential charges, consequential results and monumental stuff ups.Here's more info:-Issues getting to the venue (0:00)-Tariq Sims (12:00)-George Burgess (18:00)-Bunker blunders (27:00)-Ben Cummins milestone (31:00)-Ladder watch (31:30)-Jimmy wins (37:00)-Wooden Spoon race (38:00)-The pressure on Anthony Seibold (42:00)-Reacting in real time to the report that David Klemmer will be overlooked if Tariq Sims gets off his charge (59:00)

    How the Blues dominated Origin 2 | Womens' rise | Rep Round stories | A look at R15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 53:56


    Warren Smith and Matty Russell don't just watch Origin like the rest of us.They pulled out their comprehensive notes to break down the Blues' dominant performance in Perth. No Lara Pitt this week!The guys also looked into Rep Round, some of the great stories to come out of it, plus dig a little deeper into the games they called.-Waz had Samoa v PNG (26:00)-Women's State of Origin wrap - rise and relocating? (37:30)-NZ v Tonga (40:30)-The Rep Round earnings conversation (42:00)-Milford magic (44:00)-Round 15 preview (45:00)

    Round 14 wrap-up | Mass Origin changes | Big 3 are back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 73:22


    Fox Sports commentators Warren Smith, Lara Pitt, and Matt Russell run the rule over NRL's Round 14, and the State of Origin team changes for game two.

    Origin I review | NRL's hot topics | Hannah Hollis jumps in

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 59:12


    Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Hannah Hollis dissect the State of Origin opener and the hottest topics in rugby league this week.

    Origin talk | Round 12 review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2019 73:45


    Join Warren Smith, Lara Pitt and Hannah Hollis on Take Me Now, I Have Seen It All.The trio discuss Round 12 as well as all the happenings in the Blues and Maroons camps.

    Origin selection | Pearce's performance | Dragons disappointment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 64:05


    Warren Smith and Lara Pitt dissect the Round 11 action, State of Origin squads, praise Mitchell Pearce's fine performance and address Dragons' worrying form.

    Round 10 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 75:44


    Fox League experts Warren Smith, Lara Pitt, and Matt Russell run the rule over Round 10, and all the biggest talking points in the NRL.

    Injury Carnage | Penrith & Parra matters | Luck of the Raiders | Magic Round Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 61:25


    Fox League broadcasters Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith tell stories and break down all the fallout from the NRL's Magic Round.-Magic Round thoughts (1:00)-Round 9 Carnage (11:00)-What's happening in Penrith? (16:00)-Parra's hiccup (20:00)-Knights' growing belief (25:00)-The best of the top three (35:30)-Raiders' luck (41:30)-A look at Round 10

    End of term Report Card | Severe Red Hill turbulence | Parra fortress?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 52:43


    Ahead of Magic Round and after one third of the season DONE, Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith discuss the state of every NRL club. Same as last year, Warren has come up with a way of categorising each 'tier' of team.Here's a full rundown of the episode:-Bankwest delivers again (1:00)-Fergo fantastic (4:00)-Semi Sivo? (7:00)-Latrell-level talent (12:00)-Turbulent times at Red Hill (17:30)-Extent of Cody Walker's attacking output (22:30)-End of term Report Card for every club (23:30)The Report Card is categorised like this:1 Keep the first weekend of October free2 We might be contenders3 Is there a chance we actually suck?4 Will we make it to September?5 Is it Bali or Byron Bay?Also in today's episode:Warriors' confusing Nikorima coup (41:00)Magic Round Preview (43:00)

    R7 injury blows | Coaches pulling 'late' changes | 2019's 'most impressive' wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 52:55


    Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith are back, wrapping up the ANZAC round and paying tribute to the respect that all Rugby League fans showed across Round 7.Waz reckons it could be argued a couple of Manly's wins are the most impressive we've seen in 2019, while the trio discuss coaches' 'late' changes antics.Here's more info:-Danny Levi and the Knights bounce back (0:30)-The off-season focus working wonders for the Storm (6:00)-Sione Mata'utia's baby 'gender reveal' (8:00)-Coaches pulling late changes... like, dislike? (10:30)-Manly's 'most impressive' wins of the season (19:00)-Snappy Seibold (33:00)-Round 8 tips (35:00)PLEASE RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST! Thanks for listening.

    Parra & stadium superb | Million-dollar Mitchell | Brit-tastic Raiders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 59:51


    Fox League broadcasters Matt Russell and Warren Smith wrap up Round 6 and look ahead.Here's much of what was brought up on this week's show:-How much of a game-changer this new Parra stadium will be for everyone (1:00)-Titans' injury toll (13:00)-One theory on why Newcastle's struggling (16:00)-Latrell Mitchell's immense market value (20:00)-Bronson Xerri brilliance (23:00)-Cowboys' cause (26:00)-Raiders' fit Brits (29:00)-The increasing importance of goal-kicking (31:30)-Signs the Dragons are coming good (38:00)-Down by 8. Take the 2? (43:00)

    Farewell, G.I | The Cook & Cody story | 'Immature' reaction to Nene situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 59:05


    Matt Russell and Lara Pitt return, joining fellow Fox League broadcaster Warren Smith to dissect Round 5 and react to the monumental news that Greg Inglis is hanging up the boots, effective immediately.And there's the 'wow' factor of two gun Rabbitohs breaking out as NRL stars at rather mature ages. And there's the divisive case of play continuing when Nene McDonald was down with a nasty, nasty injury.Here's more detail of today's rundown:Greg Inglis' immediate retirement (2:00)Wayne's Cook plan (13:00)Cam Smith taking over Hazem el Masri's point-scoring record (19:00)Jarrod Croker's chances of catching Cam (22:00)John Bateman's incredible impact (24:00)The Nene McDonald injury / play-on situation (26:00)'Stop showing the replays' (39:00)McGuire's eye gauge (40:00)Tips for Round 6 (56:00)MORE FOX SPORTS PODCASTS

    Knights, Broncos & SCG concerns | Best 'closers' & drop-kickers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 42:20


    The Knights and Broncos are heavy on the agenda this week. They've started the season well beneath expectation.But there are good news teams and talking points to balance out the negatives going on in the game.No Matt Russell or Lara Pitt this week, so podcast producer & aspiring broadcaster Phil Prior joins Warren Smith.MORE FOX SPORTS PODCASTS

    Rise and fall of FBs | Club's most valuables | The Ponga experiment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 41:52


    Warren Smith made it back in one piece after his road trip with Finchy over the weekend (Sydney -> Canberra -> Bathurst -> Sydney).As usual, he joins fellow Fox League broadcasters Matt Russell and Lara Pitt.Here's some of what they spoke about:-Details of Waz's roady (1:00)-The Don is #1 (7:00)-'Peak Wests Tigers' (9:30)-Tom Trbojevic's insane return (16:30)-Club's most valuable individuals (18:30)-Replacing Widdop, the fullback and goal-kicker (22:30)-The Ponga experiment (24:30)-Round 4 tips (30:00)

    Dragons under fire | HIA: Yeo or no? | Young Robbie | Manly's poor facilities | Relocation or expansion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 70:19


    Fox League broadcasters Warren Smith, Lara Pitt and Matt Russell are back to unpack Round 2.They name some of the star performers of the round, some of the things that need fixing and even touch on expansion! MORE FOX LEAGUE PODCASTS

    R1 rust | Demise of tries | Gus' Panthers 'feeling' | Disappointing injuries | NZ's Chch tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 58:02


    Fox League broadcasters Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt had plenty of thoughts after the opening round of 2019.Waz looks into the drop off of tries we've witnessed over the years, dated roughly back to the time wrestling was introduced into the game.Here is the rundown:Taumalolo's monster game (4:00)Parra's promising start (6:00)De-rusting... even commentators (10:00)The demise of tries - Waz's case (19:30)Nathan Brown's devastating injury (32:00)Phil Gould's weird 'feeling' about Panthers (35:00)Warriors' Christchurch tribute (41:00)

    Smith vs. Gallen | Every clubs' chances | 2019 Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 56:08


    There was a war of words between club and state rivals Cameron Smith and Paul Gallen over the weekend, regarding the punishments handed down for salary cap breaches.The podcast trio of Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt address this talking point, before diving into a full season preview.The Take Me Now, I Have Seen It All team go through each team and how they'll fare, in reverse 2018 ladder order.

    The relentless summer of Rugby League | Trial footy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 27:04


    It's time for Fox League's commentators to have their say on the seemingly longest, but undoubtedly most controversial off season of all time.Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt return with their own 'trial' pod, blowing out the cobwebs and dipping their toes into some of the big issues.Warren was in Mudgee for Saturday night's Charity Shield over the weekend, which is where the podcast begins, before the conversation opens up.Here's what was discussed:Mudgee's Charity Shield (1:00)What a commentator does in the off-season (4:00)The drama-filled off season (10:00)Warren, Matt and Lara's thoughts on Todd Greenberg's rule changes (12:00)Have we got the trials right? (19:00)

    Grand Final Recap, with Waz, Matty & Lara

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 61:28


    Fox League broadcasters Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt have capped off the 2018 season with one final edition, looking over the Roosters' GF triumph and beyond.

    Waz is back! | Prelim finals review | Cronk out, O'Sullivan in? | Should Slater be banned? | NRL GF predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 55:54


    Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt discuss the biggest storylines ahead of the 2018 NRL grand final.

    NRL Finals Week 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 41:13


    Rabbitohs' telling huddle after emotional week; Cam McInnes penalty was wrong; Matt Moylan's brilliance; and why the Panthers' season was a failure.

    Dragons' amazing upset | Best of finals Week 1 | Semi-finals preview | Legends retire | NRLW starts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2018 43:20


    Fox Sports NRL experts Matt Russell and Lara Pitt recap an incredible opening to the 2018 NRL finals series and preview the upcoming semi-final blockbusters.

    Finals Fever | Who's leading the race? | Flag or bust for the Roosters | Redemption for Hunt? | I can see Cleary now

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 81:47


    Warren Smith, Lara Pitt, and Matt Russell dissect all the mouth-watering finals match-ups this weekend in the NRL

    Napa trouble | Dragons' strife | Manly's mess | Top 8 race

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 79:37


    One round remaining, countless problems... from individual players to entire clubs. Fox League broadcasters Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt unpack all the issues. Produced by Phil Prior.

    Manly coaching drama | Fifita's finger | Box office Bellamy | 'Unavailable 17' | Dragons back??

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 73:18


    Fox League's Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt are all on board this week, covering the Manly debacle, Andrew Fifita's on-field message, Waz's Bellamy insight, the unbelievable lineup Lara compiled of currently unavailable players and whether or not the Dragons can be considered in the title hunt.

    Coach craziness | Cleary's week | 'New Billy' | Questionable Finals halves

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2018 73:13


    Fox League broadcasters Warren Smith and Lara Pitt analyse the circus unfolding in Penrith, ALL the clubs with coaching uncertainty and a number of the other hot talking points, following Round 22.

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