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This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the Perth Himalayan Bears' mascot, Humphrey B. Bear, should the Church of Rugby League pay tax? Grassy leaves it alone, $70 million centre of excellence and these are amazingly unprecedented times.

It's an Origin series already rich with storylines. Terrell May's confounding non-selection. NSW taking not one, but two halfbacks. The Spencer Leniu-Johnathan Thurston feud. Billy Slater and Laurie Daley both facing a coaching inflection point. Featured: Nick Campton, NRL journalist, ABC SportSubscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The World Test Championship final is coming, and we want you ready and locked in cricket nerds. Teddy and Corbin break down the Aussie squad and pick their ideal XI. Who opens? Where does Cameron Green fit? What's next for pod favourite Sammy K? 

The death of Adam Selwood has rocked the AFL community four months on from the passing of his twin brother, Troy. The West Coast premiership player was just 41-years-old and his story has served to amplify a renewed focus on mental health in the wider community. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to Beyond Blue or Lifeline. Featured: Clint Wheeldon, AFL broadcaster, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On Inzane Rugby League this week - Queensland host Zane Bojack and New South Wales supporting former Raiders halfback Sam Williams go to war on which State of Origin team is the strongest ahead of Game 1 at Lang Park. 

Denis Carnahan brings us his NRL song of the week, and with Matty Nicholson out with syndesmosis, he breaks down what that injury really means.

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling. Today's guest, Buku Khamis from the Western Bulldogs, following their 91 point thumping of Essendon on a record breaking night for Bailey Dale, racking up 49 possessions.

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the Perth Himalayan Bears' surfboat, ball in the soapy water, Rugby League in schools - Gonski, dickheadism and Hoppa in a driverless car.

Canterbury prop Max King joins Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, Michael Carayannis and Connor Watson in our Saturday pre-game show, fresh off Bulldog's win over the Roosters. Hear the program in full here.

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 10. Today's guest, Adelaide Coach Matthew Nicks ahead of the Crows clash with the Magpies at the MCG.

Biblical rain, inner demons, Queensland, none of those impediments could stop NSW claiming  the women's Origin series. Can they make it a sweep? In the men's there are some big selection headaches for both teams. We have the best motivational speech of the AFL so far. PLUS, the sound of pure sporting joy. Featured: Zac Bailey, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. Marlee Silva, NRLW reporter, Channel Nine.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Robert Walls drafted Joel Bowden to Richmond when Bowden was just 17. Following Walls' passing at 74 after a long battle with cancer, Bowden reflects on the Hall of Famer's lasting influence and what he meant beyond football.

Tough. Innovative. Pragmatic with a soft side. Those are some of the words an emotional Paul Roos used to describe Australian Rules titan Robert Walls after the passing of the 74-year-old. Walls won four premierships as a player and coach with Carlton and his influence spread well beyond the navy blues. Roos reflects on Walls' legacy and recollects his farewell to the man who coached him at Fitzroy. Featured: Paul Roos, AFL premiership coach.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

'A cry for help' that is what legendary ABC broadcaster Charlie King sees in the 2025 season of Willie Rioli. As the AFL community prepares for Sir Doug Nicholls Round, the Rioli case has sharpened the focus on how its Indigenous players are being treated. King worries Rioli could join others who have been lost to the game. Featured: Charlie King, AFL broadcaster, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Virat Kohli might have had a tumultuous relationship with Australian cricket fans but the Indian champion transformed his own nation as Test force and elevated the red ball format globally in the process. Once the face of 'New India' he's now old enough to have retired from Test cricket and we unpack the way he altered the sport. Featured: Prakash Wakankar, cricket writer and broadcaster. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

IPL or exit row?As tensions flare on the India-Pakistan border and airspace closures disrupt international travel, Australian cricketers face a high-stakes decision: return to the IPL or stay home?In this ep, we unpack the complex web of safety concerns, financial pressures, career risks, and personal responsibilities that players are grappling with.

The Pakistan-India conflict saw Australian cricketers and coaches rushing home from both nations. As the IPL and PSL try to complete their respective seasons, the long-term ramifications are taking hold. It's no secret India largely controls global cricket, so what might this mean? Podcaster Sam Perry was covering the IPL in India when the situation escalated and joins us to help break down the implications. Featured: Sam Perry, cricket writer and podcaster. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On InZane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams catch up with North Sydney and Kiwis legend Mark Graham to chat about his new movie "Sharko" and the re-admission of the Bears in the NRL. 

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling. Today's guest, Adelaide's James Peatling, following the Crows thrilling 5 point victory over the Power in The Showdown Saturday night.

Denis Carnahan brings us his NRL song of the week with Peter Vlandys sledge at the AFL over the impact of the Perth Bears being the subject of much mirth. 

Bulldogs fullback Connor Tracey caught up with NRL Sunday hosts Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs to explain how the Bulldogs manufactured the club's epic comeback in Canberra.

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discussed V'Landys' request for more positive media coverage. As always, you can count on the Bludge to deliver the unvarnished truth about rugby league. That's a fact! 

On the Saturday Sledge - Brisbane Lions rookie forward Logan Morris spoke to Zane Bojack about why he was keen to stay in Brisbane for the next two seasons. 

On the Saturday Sledge this week - Zane Bojack catches up with NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley as interest over Latrell Mitchell's inclusion intensifies. 

Ange Postecoglou always wins a trophy in his second season and now Tottenham are one win away from doing just that. The Aussie manager is on the cusp of something special and he has not held back in his press conference addressing perceived haters. Willie Rioli story was messy all week, have the AFL managed it adequately? We ask Corbin Middlemas. The NRL features a huge top of the table clash. While the IPL looks a scary place to play cricket right now. Featured: Corbin Middlemas, AFL commentator, ABC Sport. Daniel Garb, football reporter, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Bears are back in the NRL and there's a lot to unpack. Big emotions out of North Sydney and big questions for rugby league. Ex-Bear and QRL CEO Ben Ikin joins us to explain the scope of the challenge and what the club must do to succeed. Featured: Ben Ikin, former North Sydney Bear and QRL CEO.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Caleb Ewan is an all-time Australian cycling champ. The 30-year-old has eleven grand tour stage victories, five at the Tour de France. Why has he retired when he seemingly has so much left to give? Featured: Kate Bates, Australian cycling champion. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Jannik Sinner faced his first press conference since his doping ban concluded and was met with... applause. Yes, the Italian player was in Rome, but even Sinner might have been surprised by the local press reception. How is the rest of the tennis community expected to react to his comeback? Featured: Courtney Walsh, tennis writer. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Teddy and Corbin discuss the news surrounding Kagiso Rabada, who is currently serving a “provisional suspension” after admitting to a positive test for a recreational drug.What does this mean for the World Test Championship?Speaking of the WTC, let's get the team chat started early! Who will open the batting for the Aussies? Will Cam Green play? Is Marcus Harris back in the mix?We also find a lot of time to revel in the arrival of 14-year-old Indian Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who smashed the second-fastest IPL century of all time this week. 

Three straight Grand Prix victories has Oscar Piastri taking command of the F1 driver standings. The latest win came in Miami where the Victorian showed a killer instinct in coming from fourth on the grid. So, is Piastri now the favourite for the world title? Featured: Mick Doyle, F1 journalist, ABC SportSubscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On Inzane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack, former Raiders halfback Sam Williams and AAP chief rugby league writer Joel Gould review NRL Magic Round including whether it should move away from Brisbane, the re-emergence of Penrith and Nathan Cleary and what Wayne Bennett does to reignite the Rabbitohs?

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss tennis players that get caught in the kitchen, Boon's 52 can flight to London, there's been an explosion of rugby league in Africa and rugby league law trumps civil law.

A record crowd, plenty of points, a NSW win and allegations of eye gouging, Women's Origin had nearly everything. We explain why the gouging claims have evaporated. In the AFL, we marvel and Jack Crisp's unbreakable run of games. What Drake has to do with the Sydney derby and why the Q-Clash has us salivating. PLUS, Ange Postecoglou's silverware quest is alive and who spent $28k on Uber Eats? We explain. Featured: Emma Lawrence, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. Ben Cameron,  AFL commentator, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The impact of the Melbourne Storm's decision to pull an ANZAC Day Welcome to Country continues to reverberate through the community. The incident has fed into a broader conversation about the place of the custom at sports events. Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung woman and ABC journalist Bridget Brennan helps us unpack the story. Featured: Bridget Brennan, journalist, ABC.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Les Kiss will coach the Wallabies, but only once Queensland let him go in 2026. Rugby Australia managed to get Joe Schmidt to stick around, but narrowed the World Cup runway for the incoming tactician. This unconventional approach comes ahead of a pivotal moment for the sport in Australia. Featured: Nick McArdle, rugby host, Stan Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

India's Vaibhav Suryavanshi just smashed a match winning hundred from 35 balls in the IPL. He was only born in 2011. While some have questioned the legitimacy of his birth date, we have other questions like 'where did this teenager come from!?' and 'how good might he be?' Featured: Bharat Sundaresan, cricket writer and commentator.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Big moves are brewing in American cricket!New Zealand Cricket makes history, becoming the first national board to invest in an overseas T20 league, teaming up with Major League Cricket for a brand-new franchise in 2027.What could this mean for MLC's future - and for cricket's big moment at the LA Olympics?Plus, we dive into all the latest IPL drama, including Glenn Maxwell getting dropped after Virender Sehwag's suggestion that the Big Show was treating the tournament like a ‘holiday'.

The cinematic vision from Liverpool told a relatively familiar English story; Reds fans wildly celebrating a top-flight title. The subplot might be more American. The top two teams from the first three divisions of English football have North American ownership.  There was a time when American owners weren't exactly beloved in English football. Success has a great capacity to build relationships. Featured: Joshua Robinson, Europe sport correspondent, Wall Street Journal. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On Inzane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by Qld Maroons prop Sophie Holyman and NSW Blues debutant Ellie Johnston ahead of Origin 1 at Lang Park on Thursday night. 

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG dived into the expansion of NRL into the west and the use of Rugby League relics to help the move. They also discussed the latest with the Wests Tigers welcoming Lachie Galvin back into the team and Jarome Luai's move to statesman status. 

The North Sydney Bears haven't played in the NRL since 1999, but it looks like the Western Australia government might be extending a lifeline. Talks between the ARLC and the WA government have been positive and all signs point to the 18th licence heading west. This is a big win for the NRL nostalgics, but is there enough support for Rugby League in the west to justify this venture?Featured: Billy Moore, former North Sydney Bears player and current board member.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

In the wake of a tumultuous week for the Richmond Football Club, CEO Shane Dunne joins the ABC Sport team to provide insights into recent developments surrounding Noah Balta. He also discusses the club's preparations for the upcoming ANZAC Day Eve match, a key fixture on the AFL calendar.

The Stawell Gift was billed as the battle between Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy, but the story took a completely different turn. How did Adelaide teacher John Evans beat the rising star and why was this race so special for women's winner Bree Rizzo? We ask them.Featured: John Evans, sprinter. Bree Rizzo, sprinter. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Richmond Tiger Noah Balta has been sentenced to an 18-month community corrections order after pleading guilty to assault. He has also been handed a curfew that could see him miss multiple night matches including this weekend. What does the sentence mean for Balta and what can the AFL learn from this? Featured: Charmaine Manuel, ABC News. Daniel Cherny, CODE Sports.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On Inzane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and Sam Williams catch up with Dolphins game development manager and former PNG Hunters CEO Shane Morris to find out how Kristian Woolf has turned around the form of Redcliffe and his thoughts on salary cap dispensation for PNG players as the competition introduces an 18th team in 2028. 

On Inzane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and Sam Williams catch up with Dolphins game development manager and former PNG Hunters CEO Shane Morris to find out how Kristian Woolf has turned around the form of Redcliffe and his thoughts on salary cap dispensation for PNG players as the competition introduces an 18th team in 2028. 

This week marks the bye round on the Bludge, offering a perfect opportunity to revisit some of the best moments unearthed from the SCG vaults. We're also excited to share previously unheard content as part of this special 'Best of Bludging on the Blindside' edition. Enjoy!

Rampaging Roy Slaven and HG Nelson discuss a possible Gould inquiry into the Panther's lost spark, the crackdown and the role the historic Fisher's Ghost could play to help rugby league in Campbelltown.

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss John Hopoate -  busted again for driving without a licence. One good thing is Hoppa can spot a dickhead. This may come in handy for the community.

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG delved into Peter V'Landys' pivotal decision: will he choose horse racing or rugby league? Perhaps the NRL can siphon off off the door takings in Feather's boot.