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This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss a disproportionate responses to a slight, Snoop Dog at the AFL granny, Trainers love the lime light, willynillyism, Names for the PNG team, a great grub is a slippery grub, betting on school raised racing dogs and down-in-the-dumpism.

The great Connor Watson (31:53) is starting to dream of a finals appearance after his Roosters' 64-12 win over fellow finals contenders the Dolphins. He started from the bench and was watching on amused when the game exploded in the 9th minute with Spencer Leniu one of 4 players sent to the bin. But he realises that his team have been far too inconsistent over the whole season to take anything for granted even though they have given themselves a chance. Plus you can catch the odd couple - Luke Lewis and John Gibbs' views on the big topics of the week in Six Again (10:53) and the First Thought (50:02) this week is on Dud signings. Plus you can get to know the man behind the madness - The Cog - Ralph Tucker (1:16:40).

ABC Sport's resident song-smith Denis Carnahan has been looking into the genesis of struggling clubs getting a raw deal from referees. At least according to Wests Tigers supremo Shane Richardson.  

In a packed AFL Sunday Gold Coast captain Noah Anderson said the Suns are looking to where they could finish but still staying grounded.Josh Treacy also stops by to talk about Fremantle's last-gasp win against Port Adelaide. 

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the rugby league runners - are they legit? Plan your life around rugby league, Alice Springs centre of excellence, the try celebration approval process, Runner agents - Is this something to consider? Billy Coleman the strongman of Lithgow, Horse racing base camp and where are the boxing TAFE courses?

BONUS: This week we spoke to Mark Schwarzer the day he was unveiled as joining Sport Australia's Hall of Fame. The interview was too long for our normal format, but it was too good to leave on the cutting room floor. SO, we've decided to give you the whole thing unedited here. Please enjoy Mark's ruminations on his amazing career, the state of the game and the future of the sport at home and abroad. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Penrith's win in the wet in Newcastle saw them ominously jump into the top 4 of the competition. It leaves their sluggish start to the season looking a long way off. And centre Casey McLean (21:36) - a double try scorer against the Knights - reckons that re-focusing on their on and off-field standards has made all the difference. He told Andrew Moore and the team that even little things like clearing up after themselves at training had dropped off. Plus Michael Carayannis is along with all the latest Rugby League news - and speculation - in MC's Hammertime (39:57).

After a surprise loss against the Dragons last weekend, Canberra bounced back in a fractious win over Manly. After a tough first half they asserted their dominance with a hat-trick to Ethan Strange the highlight. Centre Matt Timoko had another impressive match and he told Andrew Moore, Matthew Elliott and Michael Carayannis that after the loss in Wollongong they knew they had to up their levels of aggression - even if Corey Horsburgh has been keeping his in check most of the year.

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 22. Today's guest, Melbourne Interim Senior Coach Troy Chaplin.

There is a season in decline and there is one that's unravelling. Collingwood is getting close to the later after its fourth loss in five weeks. Why is this happening and how do they arrest the trajectory? Mick Malthouse joins us to share his wisdom. The ex-Collingwood premiership winner then explains why Melbourne need a proven coach and tips his hat to Carlton's board. PLUS, we try to understand the scope of the injury damage at Brisbane and forecast two huge Saturday clashes in the NRL. Featured: Mick Malthouse, ex-Collingwood premiership coach. Zac Bailey, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Socceroos' 2005 World Cup qualifier win over Uruguay is arguably Australia's greatest sports moment. Mark Schwarzer was at the centre of it and has just been named to Sports Australia's Hall of Fame. The goalkeeper gives us some vivid recollections from his playing days before expanding on the challenges this generation is facing. The double-edged sword of the creation of the A-League, the changing face of the game and much more.  Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

It's Indigenous Round in the NRL over the next 2 weekends and one of the best advocates for celebrating and promoting the First Nations contributions is Dean Widders. He told Andrew Moore and Ryan Hoffman how he was inspired by the great Arthur Beetson to see the positive influence that rugby league can have on his community. He also explained that even though there are as many as 6 or 7 incidents of racist abuse around the game at all levels each weekend - the game is uniquely placed to educate people and break down barriers. Plus Parramatta hooker Ryley Smith show he's as impressive off the field as well as on it. He explained how he still has to pinch himself when he comes up against the likes of Harry Grant or NSW hooker Reece Robson who he'll take on this weekend. Plus get your tips for the weekend in Christopher's Corner! 

Imagine being world class in your chosen career and tossing it in to try and be just as good in another field. When Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Caslick switched from sevens rugby to the long form version it was an intoxicating story. But there's been a plot twist. A nasty ankle injury has her racing the clock for the World Cup and it's a tournament that has enormous stakes for the game in Australia. Featured: Charlotte Caslick, Wallaroos player. Amanda Shalala, senior reporter, ABC Sport.    Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

It's always a big call to sack a coach, but especially so when the decision makers are operating as caretakers. Melbourne has an interim CEO and president but have cut ties with Simon Goodwin. We're asking Corbin Middlemas why they made the move now, who comes next and how this might ratchet up pressure on other struggling clubs. Featured: Corbin Middlemas, lead AFL caller, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

‘How good is Test cricket?'Teddy and Corbin revel in the drama of the India-England Test series, as the fifth Test heads into a thrilling final day - another reminder of why we still believe in the magic of Test cricket. Then, it's a pivot from the pitch to the boardroom, as we unpack the growing noise around the future of the Big Bash and the prospect of private ownership and expansion. 

Cate Campbell wants Australian sports fans to know that we are in a golden era right now. Kayle McKeown is the "best backstroker the world has ever seen". Mollie O'Callaghan has as many world titles as Ian Thorpe.  Meg Harris is won gold with her eyes, literally, shut. The LA Games can't come soon enough. Featured: Cate Campbell, Australian swimming great. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On Inzane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack was joined by former Raiders half-back Sam Williams, Cowboys inaugural captain Laurie Spina and rugby league immortal Wally Lewis to pay tribute to the late Maroons legend Sam Backo. 

NRL Round 22 saw some monumental upsets, key injuries and plenty of wild weather. Brett Sprigg and Andrew Moore also discuss NRLW Magic Round and the passing of Queensland and Australia great Sam Backo.

It's long overdue but Denis Carnahan turns his attention to the strong hips and pest qualities of the Human Pinball - James Tedesco.

The Sydney Roosters kept their slim finals hopes alive with a gritty win in the wet at Brookvale Oval. Centre Billy Smith (32:29) was among the try scorers but he told Andrew Moore and the team what pleased him most was keeping Manly to 4 points. You can also get the opinions of Luke Lewis and John Gibbs on the big issues of the week in 6 Again (10:05), there's a First thought on Devastating Injuries (48:43). Plus there's a chance to get to know the man known as Estee - Glen Lauder (1:16:31).

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling discuss a weekend that has shaped the top 8 and do the Eagles deserve a handout?

This week, we're excited to bring you more great moments from the past 12 years, straight from the SCG vaults! Get ready for some fantastic "Bludgers" and also some previously unheard content as part of this "Best of Bludging on the Blindside" collection.

Who are the Brisbane Broncos this season? The team that suffered a shock loss at home to Parramatta? Or the one eyeing the Top 4 after putting 60 points on South Sydney? Hooker Ben Hunt (22:39) reckons they should definitely be aiming up this season and that they are capable of going the whole way. He also told Andrew Moore and the team that he's noticing the workload in his body since donning the number 9 shirt but he's enjoying being one of the old heads around the Broncos. Plus you can catch all the latest rugby league news - and speculation - in MC's Hammertime (42:02).

Manly and the Roosters play for the Gotcha4Life Cup with the brainchild of Gus Worland raising money for suicide prevention. Worland was motivated to start the charity of the loss of a close family friend. And while they have raised plenty of money to improve Australia's mental fitness, there is a lot of work still to be done. He told Andrew Moore and the team how they are working in schools to reach young kids before they learn to hide their emotions. 

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Luke Ball and Adam Ramanauskas, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 21. Today's guest, West Coast Coach Andrew McQualter ahead of the Eagles clash with the Demons at Docklands.

This might be our favourite interview of the year because Simone McKinnis and the Melbourne Vixens might be the best story in Australian sport right now. They looked shot after a shocking start to the year, when McKinnis said 'we just need to go to the pub'. Since that moment, they've ridden a rollercoaster of emotion to reach the Super Netball grand final. It's the coach's last game in charge too. PLUS, John Worsfold on a emotive new chapter in the fight against MND. Featured: Simone McKinnis, Melbourne Vixens coach. John Worsfold, West Coast premiership coach.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Cricket Australia has the consultants' report telling them what they probably already knew. To compete with global franchise cricket leagues, the BBL needs private investment. Who would these new owners be? How might it change the game in Australia? Are our long-held traditions at risk? We break it down. Featured: Daniel Brettig, senior cricket writer, The Age.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

There was a time when cricket neutrals couldn't help being intoxicated by Bazball. Here was a cricketing cult based on feeling good in order to "save" the Test format. What's not to like!? That feels a long time ago. After delivering the game a handshake based lesson in morality, England are arguably the chief villains of global cricket. Gideon Haigh joins us to explain how did we got here and what comes next. Featured: Gideon Haigh, cricket writer.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Wallabies players, coaches, fans and administrators are still be struggling to come to grips with the controversial on-field refereeing decision that sealed a Lions series win. British and Irish fans are less bothered. What does World Rugby think? Chair and ex-Wallaby Brett Robinson joins us to discuss the drama surrounding this series and cast ahead to the 2027 World Cup. Featured: Brett Robinson, Chair World Rugby.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Ed and Corbin dive into the fiery fallout from the fourth Test in Manchester, where India snubbed Ben Stokes's offer to shake hands - choosing instead to chase runs with Washington Sundar closing in on a maiden ton. Whose side are we on? Is England turning into the villains of the game? And what does this all mean for the Ashes later this summer? 

Alex de Minaur talks to us in the afterglow of his ATP victory at Washington. Alex discusses shifting his mindset to know he's an elite talent, how he saved multiple match points and explains what he said to console his beaten opponent, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Featured: Alex de Minaur, tennis player, world number 8. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On Inzane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and Sam Williams are joined by Quentin Hull and Maroons legend Billy Moore for a rugby league round-table discussion on International eligibility. 

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss Adam Reynolds' a front rower in a halfback's body, Reed Mahoney - Niggler or grub? Can the NRL handle Trump's 1700% tariff? Todd Payten can fire the grub button, is Andrew Leigh MP the rugby league candidate? Nothing like a family pig baiting, Baiting - a practical entry point and the fight hole at LIV golf.

BONUS: If you like hearing two legends of their sport talk about how much they love their code and why they think footy clubs are places of magic, then this is for you. AFL legends Bob Murphy and Paul Roos speak to Poppy Penny about the richness of the footy club... and we're not talking dollars. Featured: Bob Murphy, Bulldogs legend. Paul Roos, Swans Premiership coach. Poppy Penny, ABC AFL Daily host.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Hulk Hogan sat in the intersection of sport and entertainment. Wrestling fans loved him, but when a living, breathing, comic book style hero does deeply flawed things, it leaves a complicated legacy. Nothing flawed about Ben O'Connor's win at the Tour de France, Kate Bates explains how that was flawless. We've also got AFL grudges galore and an NRL injury that could shake up the premiership race. Featured: Brian H Waters, wrestling podcaster. Kate Bates, ex-Australian cycling champion. Ben Cameron, AFL commentator, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Representing your nation at the Olympics should be the pinnacle of athletic achievement, but in 1980 the honour was vexed. The Moscow games took place amid the Cold War. With the USA boycotting the Olympics, the Australian government wanted our athletes to follow suit. 121 Australians competed despite financial pressure and public backlash. There were no parades or fanfare when they returned. Now the Australian government is attempting to right some of the wrongs of 1980. Gold medallist Michelle Ford and marathoner Rob de Castella share their experiences. Featured: Michelle Ford, Olympic gold medallist. Rob de Castella, Olympic marathoner.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Tennis has Wimbledon. The AFL has MCG. Cricket has Lord's. Cycling has Mont Ventoux. This mountain is the heartbeat of the Tour de France, so it was telling that Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard went head-to-head racing to its summit. Fans call it 'the moon', so who landed the crucial blow on this unique setting? Featured: Kate Bates, Australian cycling champion.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Caitlin Clark might be an athlete, but she's also come to represent a movement in women's hoops. What happens to that movement, when the athlete representing it struggles with form and injury? At a time when the WNBA's players are fighting for a better deal, we look at how Clark's tricky 2025 is impacting the sport. Featured: Hayley Wildes, basketball journalist. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

With Ed Cowan out sick, Corbin Middlemas calls up World Cup winner Xavier Doherty to join us this week! The pair unpack the early takeaways from the West Indies T20 series, from Jake Fraser-McGurk's rocky recall to Mitchell Owen's debut, and why this might just be the best fielding team Australia has ever put on a cricket field. Plus, what Nathan Ellis and Scott Boland have in common, and what Nathan Lyon's shock omission says about Australia's red-ball approach. 

On Inzane Rugby League this week, Zane Bojack and Sam Williams are joined by AAP reporter Joel Gould to talk about the NRL's discussions in the US with Disney, DAZN and Netflix ahead of the next broadcast deal. 

At what moment should a boxer say the risk is too great? Has Tim Tszyu reached that threshold? The 30-year-old has been famed for his refusal to yield across his career, so it was telling that he could not rise from his corner as he handed victory to Sebastian Fundora in Las Vegas. Is this the end of the road? We ask Simon Smale to make a case for and against retirement. Featured: Simon Smale, boxing journalist, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss, are the Phins the new entertainers? English imports to rugby league, try celebration approvals, Tinkler comeback, dirty worded team songs, SBW vs Gallen wrap up - Haymakers in our undies and Kevvie's in the car park.

How can the Wallabies tame the ferocious Lions of Britain and Ireland? We ask Australian rugby legend Tim Horan. This Sunday shapes as moving day in the AFL as teams finals fortunes rise and fall in three epic clashes. The NRL has two big-playmaker-led storylines. While Super Netball has reached finals time. We tell you what you need to know. Featured: Tim Horan, Wallabies legend. Brittany Carter, netball journalist, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Scottie Scheffler has done almost everything in golf. The world number one has multiple majors. He has millions in career earnings. And yet, he told us this week he does not find it fulfilling. Ahead of the British Open, a bit exasperated, he asked the press pack "what's the point?!" We're taking his surprising, sprawling, introspective press conference and getting reknowned mental coach Ben Crowe to break it down for us. Crowe has worked with Ash Barty, Steph Gilmore, Dustin Martin and many more. He has some advice for Scheffler. Featured: Ben Crowe, mindset coach.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Two former footy players on the other side of forty, fighting shortened rounds, in a shortened bout.  Sonny Bill Williams vs Paul Gallen might be sport. It might even be entertaining. Maybe. But is celebrity boxing really the future of the sport as some are suggesting? Featured: Simon Smale, boxing reporter, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The final day of play between the West Indies and Australia saw records topple and milestones reached, but what happened to the West Indies in their second innings? Meanwhile at Lord's England secure a memorable win over India. Plus, you'll hear all the latest news from the cricketing world.

Mitch Starc set records with the pink ball in Test 100. Scott Boland had an enthralling spell that yielded a hattrick. A series sweep. The feel good touchpoints were there for an Australian team in the Windies, but big questions remain among the batting line-up. We try and answer them. Featured: Alex Malcolm, journalist, ESPN Cricinfo.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss Queensland's origin win, Roy doesn't mind a backyard incinerator, comfortable jockey vests, sailor's language on the origin coverage, the blues don't need champs - they need a champion team, some Sea eagle fans hate Manly too, take the kids holiday pigg'in and they also have a finger on the line.

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the British Lions bash everyone, LIV Golf - watch it, vomit, party and go home, when's Cam going to get his own gameshow? Manly fans hate you too, BYD Tasmanian stadium, buying panther semen online, ground staff appreciation day.

This week more great moments from the past 12 years from under the SCG vaults. They're stuffed full Bludgers! There's also previously unheard content that appears as part of this 'Best of Bludging on the Blindside.' Enjoy Blindsiders!