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With the Ashes just around the corner, Menners and Damian Watson dive head-first into the hype, headlines, and history — joined by English cricket writer Alex Bowden, co-author of The 50 Most Ridiculous Ashes Moments. The trio relive hilarious and chaotic Ashes memories, unpack the latest injury news and selection updates for both teams, and reflect on the future of Test and one-day cricket. Menners also shares a heartfelt tribute to Barry Knight, the legendary coach who shaped his love of the game. (01:55) Ashes build-up and English headlines — “Captain Complainer,” “Average Joe,” and Barmy Army songs eight years in the making. (07:40) Australia's injury and form update: Cummins bowling at 90%, Starc and Lyon firing, and Smith's dominance on a tough wicket. (15:45) England's preparation and selection: no warm-up matches, Ollie Pope at No. 3, and Broad's comments on losing the Gabba advantage. (25:15) Alex Bowden interview — the most ridiculous Ashes moments: Shane Watson's chaotic run-out, Chris Rogers' bizarre LBW, and Ashton Agar's unforgettable 98. (36:30) ICC news: Two-tier Test cricket scrapped, ODI Super League return, and the evolving global game. (42:15) Sheffield Shield and WBBL updates — standout performances, strange scheduling, and the rise of new stars. (55:00) Tribute to Barry Knight — remembering a coaching pioneer, gentleman, and lifelong influence on Australian cricket. Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.

It's one simple question ... one really difficult answer, WHO'S YOUR GOAT? Big T tells us his, and tells us why.

Adam Reynolds grew up in the Sydney suburb of Redfern - the heartland of the South Sydney Rabbitohs. A gifted junior footy player, he quickly rose through the ranks, taking home plenty of awards and ultimately winning the NRL premiership in 2014. But he shocked the NRL community in 2021 when he left the Rabbitohs to head north and captain the Brisbane Broncos - leading them to victory in the 2025 NRL Grand Final. But his success hasn't been without its struggles. He's battled multiple injuries throughout his career, the latest sidelining him as the Broncos beat the Melbourne Storm to take home the 2025 Premiership. Now Adam is detailing the highs and lows of his career in his memoir 'On My Own Terms'. Adam spoke with Ant about his determination to get through injuries, how his young family inspires him and the power of teamwork. LINKS Adam's book 'On My Own Terms' is out now Follow Adam on Instagram Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITS Host: Ant MiddletonEditor: Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ashes countdown begins with Menners and Gav Joshi diving into all the cricket news from Australia and beyond. Menners opens the show with a rare apology to English fans after last week's passionate rant — but the rivalry is heating up fast with the first Test just days away. The duo break down India's T20 series win over Australia, dissect the Aussies' middle-order issues, and debate the left-arm bowling question ahead of next year's T20 World Cup. Then it's full focus on the Ashes: team selection headaches, Cameron Green's fitness, Nathan Lyon's spot, and whether England's “Bazball” can survive on Australian pitches. Finally, Menners celebrates a new Big Bash rule he's been championing for a decade — fans can now keep the ball if they catch a boundary in the first over. It's a jam-packed episode of cricket insights, humour, and classic Unfiltered banter. (0:55) Menners apologizes to English fans after last week's outburst. (3:11) Ashes merch drop — from “Moral Victory” to “The Bairstow Walk” T-shirts. (5:10) India win the T20 series: what it means for Australia's World Cup prep. (11:00) Who replaces Mitch Starc and the left-arm conundrum for Australia. (14:30) The age question: are Australia's best years behind them? (20:30) Ashes selection debate: Green's fitness, Lyon's place, and the Perth pitch. (26:50) England vs Australia bowling attacks compared. (34:50) The Big Bash “Keep the Ball” rule — Menners' dream finally comes true. Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.

Walks joins us for a cool chat! Best of is presented by Pirtek. 

Belly ... just telling it how it is! An awesome interview!Sponsored by Cooks Plumbing Supplies. Check them out @ https://www.cooksplumbing.com.au

Phoebe Litchfield on pain and glory at the World Cup and what comes next for a team theoretically in transition. English quick Mark Wood answers questions on sledging. Emma Lawrence unpacks how the rebooted Ashes has or hasn't changed international rugby league. Featured: Phoebe Litchfield, Australia batter. Emma Lawrence, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

More derbies. The energy around today's Phoenix v Auckland FC derby points to one thing: the A-League has got it right with the introduction of a second NZ team to their competition. Which begs the question, why aren't there more in other Australian competitions where New Zealand has a stake? The answer, I presume, would be something like “it's an Aussie comp, you're lucky to have one team there, sit down and shut up”. Which is understandable, because it's true – what's in it for Australia? Eyeballs? Jersey sales? Broadcast rights? More sponsorship dollars? Stiffer competition? Basketball and rugby league are plainly the targets here, as both sports already have a Kiwi presence in Aussie leagues – the NBL and the NRL. The Breakers were the gold standard for a while and with the accelerated growth of the game here and the undeniable global reach of the game, this should lean into another franchise in NZ. The NRL is screaming for another New Zealand team. The powers that be over the ditch appear to have zero interest in further expansion though. To say the NRL have little or no respect for NZ league is an understatement. They'd rather set up camp in Papua New Guinea. The federal cash sweetener is the only obvious reason as to why they would, nothing else makes sense. Also, the NRL hate us, and have shown time and time again that lip service is all they are capable of. So it'll never happen, in either league. Big Bash? Netball? Unlikely, but it won't stop me dreaming of a day where the excitement around today's A-League derby is replicated in other sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major game of international rugby league is on the horizon. Tomorrow afternoon the Kiwis and Toa Samoa face off in the grand final of the Pacific Championships in Sydney. After a dominant display over Tonga last weekend, winning 40-14, the Kiwis will look to build on that performance as they take on Samoa again. D'Arcy spoke with Kiwis prop Moses Leota to preview the match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Peter challenge the Klingons for total interstellar ruleCrawleys crying that Kev leaving out the Emus is cruel…The Wallabies slip to seventh but do not despairWhile Josh Giddey now sits in Rarified This week Grapplers call for action on the NRL. The only consistent is the inconsistency and hypocrisy.Andrew and Poiter are giving  off a “Bond Villain” like vibe…… absolutely hell bent on global, nay universal domination. Next story will be NRL HQ has relocated to a hollowed out volcano containing sharks with fricken laser beams…….In other news it seems  the independent doctors at the PAC nations got their degrees from the same cornflake box Poiter reckons R360 originated from. #prayersforeliKevvie comes under fire for selecting his strongest 17 for an Ashes Tets  - only in a Rugby League!  #everyonegetsacar And the Wallabies are on the precipice of having to deal with a top 6 team in the group stages of RWC. #playJAS15As the mercury rises in the southern hemisphere the grappling gets real. 

In our final episode for 2025, Tass, Clarkie and Guildy discuss their pretty crappy crystal ball predictions they made back in February; Their thoughts on the return of the Ashes and if Kevin Walters or Shaun Wane's jobs will be safe; The Pacific Championships with the rise of Samoa and the unfortunate mishandling of Eli Katoa's concussion; Buzz's 10-point plan to make NRL even greater; Super League expanding to 14 teams and the NRL's likelihood of taking over the English and International Game; World Club Challenge to return in 2026; NRL's ambitious idea to create a “Global Round” in 2027; Rugby360 and the bans set by the NRL and World Rugby, plus which NRL players are on the hit-list; Perth Bears set to sign 10 players by Christmas; PNG Chiefs confirmed as the 19th NRL club with their national team winning the Pacific Bowl 3-peat; Rugby League World Cup 2026 and 2030 details; NRL's new anti-tampering law explained; State of Origin to be played in New Zealand; NRL refuse to cover Koori Knockout injuries for NRL players; Tyrone Munro stood down; Bulldogs new logo doesn't sit right; Which song would you play if you scored a try; and a wide range of player signings and rumours in both NRL and Super League… AND OH YES, THE SIDELINE STORY WILL BE RENEWED FOR A SIXTH SEASON IN 2026!——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro04:02 - Episode Overview06:18 - Revisiting our 2025 Crystal Ball Predictions19:22 - Thoughts on the Ashes and Pacific Championships47:52 - Buzz Rothfield's 10-point plan to make NRL even greater1:05:23 - Super League expansion; NRL to takeover SL; WCC return; NRL Global Round1:16:09 - Rugby 360 and the 10-year ban1:32:44 - NRL Expansion confirmed for Perth Bears and PNG Chiefs1:44:56 - New anti-tampering law (aka the Gus Gould law)1:48:02 - Rugby League World Cup details for 2026 and 2030 editions1:54:29 - State of Origin to be played in New Zealand in 20271:56:07 - Koori Knockout dramas; Tyrone Munro stood down; Bulldogs new logo; Try song?2:04:27 - NRL and Super League player signings and rumours2:22:35 - Outro——Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform:https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast——Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters.Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase' [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].——Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer.© The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021.——“You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”

The Pacific Championship wraps this weekend with Sunday's decider between the Kiwis and Toa Samoa. The Kiwis dominated Tonga last week in front of a record 39,000 strong crowd at Eden Park, cinching their spot in the final. But even though the Kangaroos aren't involved, the NRL have decided the final will be hosted in Sydney, despite efforts from the New Zealand Rugby League. CEO Greg Peters told Mike Hosking they would've loved to have hosted the whole thing in New Zealand, as the two fixtures we did host were pretty successful. However, he said, the NRL is the big dog in town, and they wanted content in the Australian market ahead of the World Cup, which is being hosted there next year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Kiwis star calls for shortened NRL season Carter Gordon confirmed to start for Wallabies against Italy Alex de Minaur grouped with Alcaraz, Djokovic for ATP Finals The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The preseason has arrived! It is far from a full attendance of roll call for the Parramatta Eels but J'maine Hopgood heads a class of talented prospects at Kellyville as Jason Ryles spearheads his second preseason at the club. The Tip Sheet explores who is getting a chance to make their mark early on as Forty20 leads the discussion about the young players hand picked by Ryles. Jonah Pezet is finally an Eel, albeit for the single season, while Matt Doorey and Elsie Albert have extended their stay at Parra as the NRL and NRLW rosters continue to take shape. Abbi Church shone for Australia on debut and ended up bagging player of the match honours as Parramatta's fullback starred for the Jillaroos. There is almost too much NRL news to cover this week but the show powers through as much of it as possible headlined by the disgraceful Eli Katoa situation.

The Ashes squad is out — and the debates begin. Menners and Damian unpack the big selection calls, including Jake Weatherald's surprise inclusion, Cameron Green vs Beau Webster, and Steve Waugh's pointed criticism of George Bailey. They also discuss the fallout from Australia's Women's World Cup semi-final loss to India, Ashwin's BBL injury blow, and Stuart Broad's unexpected admission about Lord's 2023. Plus: domestic form watch, new batting prospects, and a fiery “Can't Let It Go” on English hypocrisy before the Ashes. (1:55) Ashes squad reaction — Weatherald in, Renshaw out, Green vs Webster for No. 6. (10:00) Steve Waugh blasts selectors; Menners on Bailey, Warner, and transition planning. (22:00) Ashwin ruled out of the BBL — why it hurts the league's momentum. (26:30) Australia crash out of the Women's World Cup; India's rise and sloppy Aussie errors. (34:30) Future stars: Campbell Kellaway, Jack Clayton, and the next generation of openers. (38:00) Stuart Broad admits regret over the Carey/Lord's incident — Menners reacts. (43:15) “Can't Let It Go”: The West Australian's Ben Stokes headline sets Menners off. Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.

The Melbourne Cup has been run and won, Billy's horse did bugger-all, but we kick the show off with the All Sports Report - as darts superstar Luke Littler finally achieves a personal milestone. Collingwood's Jack Crisp is in studio to talk about Ronald McDonald House, then Max and Adrian battle it out in the Hump Day Quiz. Daisy's had another epiphany, Billy has some news you might've missed about LIV Golf, and as Oasis tours Australia Daisy puts together his top 5 Liam Gallagher quotes. Billy has upset an NRL legend over a burger, we find out about Billy's Melbourne Cup Day, then comedian Craig Gass is in studio with his excellent celebrity impressions, and how he ended up performing with KISS and Metallica. Finally, Billy's found a helium balloon, so he's got a joke about jockeys to close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASIO foils foreign spy plot to recruit Australians and steal sensitive national secrets... UN warns world set to permanently breach 1.5 degree Celsius climate target within a decade, and in sport, The NRL set to ban clubs from commenting on players under contract.

Anthony Maroon is taking over hosting duties this week and is joined by News Corp duo David Riccio & Brent Read! One of the major stories of the year unfolded over the weekend after Tongan and Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa was rushed to hospital after suffering three head knocks against New Zealand. Both Ready & Riccio vented their frustrations over the handling of the situation as investigations continue. The NRL announced their new anti-tampering rules and both journos try to make sense of a confusing rule. Tony Mestrov and Manly Sea Eagles have parted ways as the club’s messy 2025 continues well into the off season. England are in the spotlight after a poor Ashes and head coach Shaun Wane’s future is in question, as major names have been thrown up to take over. There is more November 1 market updates whilst Maroon has a very hot take on the future of the Gold Coast Titans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Abdo, National Rugby League (NRL) CEO, joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation, as its global ambitions solidify. In London for the England-Australia Ashes Test series, he reflects on five years at the helm of Australia's biggest sports league by viewership, a stint which has seen major revenue growth and international expansion, in the Pacific and to Las Vegas.He sets out the NRL's approach to international markets, reflects on the league's global vision - including its relationship with the Super League in the UK - and, as the NRL's next domestic broadcast rights cycle approaches, Australia's dynamic media market.Abdo also shares his approach to longer-term challenges, including artificial intelligence, private equity investment and real estate development, and gives his advice to international organisations coming into Australia as the 2032 Olympics loom on the horizon.- - -- Join 200 influential sports leaders at Leaders Meet: Australia in Brisbane on 4th and 5th February 2026 - for more information head to https://leadersinsport.com/sport-business/leaders-events/leaders-meet-australia/

Anthony Maroon is taking over hosting duties this week and is joined by News Corp duo David Riccio & Brent Read! One of the major stories of the year unfolded over the weekend after Tongan and Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa was rushed to hospital after suffering three head knocks against New Zealand. Both Ready & Riccio vented their frustrations over the handling of the situation as investigations continue. The NRL announced their new anti-tampering rules and both journos try to make sense of a confusing rule. Tony Mestrov and Manly Sea Eagles have parted ways as the club’s messy 2025 continues well into the off season. England are in the spotlight after a poor Ashes and head coach Shaun Wane’s future is in question, as major names have been thrown up to take over. There is more November 1 market updates whilst Maroon has a very hot take on the future of the Gold Coast Titans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are there parts of yourself, maybe long lost from your past or your childhood, that are waiting to be heard, to be honoured, to expand the person you think you are? This was certainly the case for Luke Bateman. In this episode, the ex-NRL player and Bachelor turned BookTok sensation, author and host of new podcast In the Good Books opens to Osher about: Why shame was so much a part of his life as a child Coming back from the dark depths of his gambling addiction and depression How he dealt with the controversy and social media blowback following news of his book deal Why inner work is essential to achieving any goal CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussions of suicidal thoughts. For support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. For tickets to Story Club and for Osher's new book So What, Now What? head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one simple question ... one really difficult answer, WHO'S YOUR GOAT? Britty tells us his, and tells us why.

It's Melbourne Cup day! We talk to Brad about the issues that have got Australians talking. Today we're looking at a new public register of child sex abusers, head knocks in the NRL, abandoning Australia's emissions reduction target of net zero and of course Melbourne Cup.

The 2025-26 Wests Tigers pre-season is just commencing, with players starting to return to training this week. One of the players set to sweat it out at Concord over the summer months is young fullback Jack Attard.Considered the heir apparent to champion Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards, Attard has ditched the Panthers and come across to our club on a three-year deal. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we dive into what this means for our current fullback Jahream Bula.Bula, managed by Isaac Moses (who has a rocky history with the Wests Tigers), is in the midst of contract negotiations, and there are concerns that he may be heading elsewhere. So, is Attard a contingency? An insurance plan? We take a deep dive into that issue on this edition.Joining Joel on this podcast are the boys from Tiger Town, Zac and Toby, as well as Jordan, Declan, and Nick.Other topics up for debate include the new gear supply deal with Canterbury Sportswear. With Steeden moving on, Canterbury will soon have a new-look Wests Tigers jersey for us, and we've already seen a fresh training shirt look as well. The boys discuss expectations and hopes for the new-look Wests Tigers jersey.Nathan Brown also pops up for a bit of a discussion with reports continuing to link the veteran prop to a farewell season or two with the Tigers.And then we get into the meat and potatoes topic of this podcast - the 2026 Wests Tigers team. With a full house of contributors on board, we look at the contentious selection areas for round one and beyond, including Wing, Lock, Prop, and Bench Utility.There are also a couple of bold predictions, including the potential inclusion of highly touted young Wests Tigers stars, such as Ethan Roberts, Javon Andrews, Phoenix Godinet, and Heamasi Makasini.It's an exciting time to be a Wests Tigers fan! Don't forget to join in the discussion today on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

The NRL will look into Tonga's handling of Eliesa Katoa's head injury assessment. The news comes after he suffered seizure activity and brain bleeding following three knocks in the space of 90 minutes in the build-up and during the league test defeat to New Zealand on Sunday. He underwent surgery in Auckland yesterday. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped what we know so far. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The scenes of Eli Katoa looking distraught on the sidelines after three nasty head knocks were confronting. The news that he had to undergo surgery to ease pressure on his brain was disturbing. Now the industry is asking how this happened and whether the existing guidelines are doing everything possible to protect the game's players. Featured: Jack Snape, journalist, The Guardian. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Spudd joins us for a cool chat! Best of is presented by Pirtek. 

(00:00 onwards) Lewis talks through the Ashes and Pacific championships games from the weekend, reviews the games in depth, thoughts moving into a world cup year for each nation, possible additions and changes to squads. Also thoughts on Englands squad situation and Eliesa Katoa.(42:15 onwards) Talk through clubs news and signings around the NRL, talking points such as Mestrov moving on from Manly and the flow on effect, Bellamys future and importance for Storm plotting a succession plan in 2026 and 2027.#NRL #Fifthnlast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maroon and Hindy are back for a big week of the Rush Hour! The team chat to rock royalty Bernard Fanning AND jockey Tom Berry, they take your calls on what words you can’t pronounce and it’s not a Monday without a moan from Maroon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a rare edition of The Bye Round Podcast! No James Graham, instead we've got Cronulla Sharks Premiership winner Wade Graham & the game's BEST news breaker Brent Read to discuss all the fallout from another HUGE week of footy! The boys chat the Kangaroos Ashes victory, New Zealand's win in the Pac Champs, massive changes on the Gold Coast & one CEO quits their NRL club! COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ 0:00 Welcome Wade & Ready 3:28 Australia Retain The Ashes 14:37 NZ Smash Tonga To Make Pac Champs Final 24:42 Lachlan Ilias Joins Gold Coast Titans 29:20 Johns & Tallis Buy Stake In The Titans 36:09 Player Movement Update 43:11 Tony Mestrov Quits Manly/Turbo Re-SignsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is fitting that we are ending the season with the same team we started DSL with Anthony Maroon, Josh Mansour and Braith Anasta. Halloween last night, we found out just what a Halloween scrooge the Sauce is....Kangaroos game 2 of the Ashes they believe it will be a repeat of game 1. NRL Global Round for 2027, Braith is not sure how this is going to happen, great idea but not sure how the NRL are going to deliver it. We also cover player movements and who is a free agent as of today and Braith has his say as a player manager, NFL legend Earl Thomas and Bronco's legend and Ex Kangaroo, Sam Thaiday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mini ... just telling it how it is! An awesome interview!Sponsored by Cooks Plumbing Supplies. Check them out @ https://www.cooksplumbing.com.au

It’s the Friday edition of the Rush Hour with Maroon, Millie Elliot and Adam Peacock! The team chat to NRL superstar Adam Reynolds, they take your calls on the best money saving hacks and Brad Haddin joins the show to chat all things cricket!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Menners is joined by CricBlog's Charbel Coorey to unpack all the major cricket stories dominating the headlines. The pair dive into Steve Smith's sublime Shield century, Brendan Doggett's match-winning return, and the selectors' looming dilemma: Cameron Green vs Beau Webster. They also discuss the tragic death of young Victorian cricketer Ben Austin, the growing threat of franchise T20 leagues, India's influence over the ICC, and Cricket Australia's financial challenges. Plus, the Women's World Cup semi-final fallout, Big Bash privatization, and the return of the fan-favourite segment “Can't Let It Go,” featuring fiery takes on English pundits and a surprising Joe Hart–Ange Postecoglou connection. Key Topics & Timecodes (2:50) Steve Smith's 116 and leadership ahead of the Ashes (7:50) Brendan Doggett's six-for and the next quick in line (9:30) Cameron Green vs Beau Webster – the Ashes selection debate (17:40) Sam Constance's form and the next generation of Aussie batters (23:50) Chris Broad's revelations on India's power and ICC politics (27:30) Franchise cricket money – will cricket have its “Live Golf” moment? (34:20) Women's World Cup: South Africa crush England (35:00) Cricket Australia's finances, Big Bash privatization, and scheduling (42:40) “Can't Let It Go” – English pundits' bold predictions & Joe Hart's love of cricket Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.

Shock in rugby league as the Melbourne Storm reluctantly grant fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen an early release, with one year left on his NRL contract. Papenhuyzen says he's taking a break away from the game to consider his future. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 193 I am delighted to welcome back Ian Reeves. Ian is Head of Wellbeing for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL. He is also a high-performance coach and founder of his own performance-consulting business ACE (Align • Conquer • Elevate).Ian's journey has spanned continents and performance contexts from amateur players with the GPA, to professional at South Sydney and corporate environments including Google. His human centred approach is evident throughout the conversation as we discuss his day to day role in South Sydney Rabbitohs, and his approach when working with private clients at ACE. Tune in for a practical and insightful listen (especially for current and former elite performers) as Ian brings stories, frameworks and tools from the world of elite sport and performance. Expect real talk about mental skills, identity, practical tools and strategies for personal development and performance, and the human element behind it all.Listen to our first episode recorded in December 2023 here - #155 https://open.spotify.com/episode/16veh6wttmXV5QtFgNEcdO?si=yTLcDPpaQECNWEw0jHYHSA Follow Ian here https://www.instagram.com/alignconquerelevate/ https://www.alignconquerelevate.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ianreeves1/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

(00:00 onwards) Lewis breaks down the Pezet move and the ins and outs for each club, the reasons why it has happened and the outcome and future for the Storm, Broncos and Eels after the deals confirmation today.(38:00 onwards) Signings and club news across the NRL teams(1:38:00 onwards) Off contract players from this season and their value/market, November 1 off contract players and their market value, Q Cup and NSW Cup potential targets for offseason opportunities #NRL #Fifthnlast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, Ash explains the Grade 12 Exam Caesar catastrophe using 90s NRL players, meanwhile Nikki reveals she's got something big in the works! "Who is Dave Matthews you keep talking about?" - Luttsy Listen live on the Nova Player. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent Read, David Riccio & Adam Peacock are in studio for another episode of Triple M NRL Daily! The NRL want to buy into the English Super League and have grand plans to fix the game in the northern hemisphere. And after a poor outing in Ashes 1, the problem was there for all to see. Tonga and Samoa put on a great spectacle, albeit the dominant performance from the latter. But did it put the Origin eligibility debate to bed? We also built a team full of every player that is eligible for the Kangaroos and ask, would Australia even struggle if the Pacific Nations continue to grow? We stripped down the international rugby league calendar and build it back up to try grow the game. Could it feature a union type Six Nations? Could we bring in international windows mid-season? And it's almost November 1! Ready & Riccio have major updates on a huge amount of players and clubs. But most notably, the future of Tino Fa'asuamaleaui as Melbourne Storm start to circle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent Read, David Riccio & Adam Peacock are in studio for another episode of Triple M NRL Daily! The NRL want to buy into the English Super League and have grand plans to fix the game in the northern hemisphere. And after a poor outing in Ashes 1, the problem was there for all to see. Tonga and Samoa put on a great spectacle, albeit the dominant performance from the latter. But did it put the Origin eligibility debate to bed? We also built a team full of every player that is eligible for the Kangaroos and ask, would Australia even struggle if the Pacific Nations continue to grow? We stripped down the international rugby league calendar and build it back up to try grow the game. Could it feature a union type Six Nations? Could we bring in international windows mid-season? And it's almost November 1! Ready & Riccio have major updates on a huge amount of players and clubs. But most notably, the future of Tino Fa'asuamaleaui as Melbourne Storm start to circle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maroon and Hindy get a little saucy today on the Rush Hour! They chat to Dale from Boom Crash Opera, Hindy delivered a bit of a naughty Hollywood Goss, and they take your calls what nice thing you partner does that you hate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one simple question ... one really difficult answer, WHO'S YOUR GOAT? The Mule tells us his, and tells us why.

My guest today is Jason Lassey.  Jason is the man behind www.FootyIndustry.com. His site is my go-to resource when I want to dig into the numbers behind the different codes in Australia.  Jason wrote a piece on the battle for fans between the AFL and NRL.  I read it and was surprised by his take on the two leagues. So I wanted to have him on to discuss what he sees happening as the NRL and AFL battle for attention and money.  We discussed:  The growth of the NRL. Why Jason thinks many of the AFL's ideas are "half baked".  The Matildas.  The WNBA And, a lot more.  Lots of fun talking with Jason.  His site is just a wealth of numbers and something I use constantly.  Visit my website at www.DaveWakeman.com Get 'Talking Tickets' at https://talkingtickets.substack.com  Next week, I'm going to begin sharing insights, ideas, and more from the 2025 Talking Tickets Global Survey of the Business of Fun.  You have time to share you thoughts still: https://s.surveyplanet.com/hog3tqkv Share the podcast!  Rate it!  Review it!  BTW, anything you want to hear about? Send me a note at Dave@DaveWakeman.com with your topic ideas, guest suggestions, or other things. 

Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has officially been ruled out of the first Ashes Test — so what does that mean for the team balance and leadership? Menners and Gav Joshi break down the implications, including Steve Smith's return as captain, Renshaw's push for selection, and early Shield form. The pair also unpack the India–Australia ODI series, rising stars Cooper Connolly and Mitch Owen, and the cultural contrast between Aussie and Indian cricket fandom. Later, they dive into Todd Greenberg's comments about Ashes pitches, the Women's World Cup headlines — including Alana King's record-breaking spell — and a concerning off-field incident in India. (0:55) – Welcome back: Menners' social-media disaster and trolling from Indian fans. (5:34) – Big news: Cummins officially ruled out; Smith to captain again. (10:00) – Leadership styles: Smith vs Cummins and how it changes the team dynamic. (13:20) – Renshaw rumours, Shield form, and how the Test batting order might look. (21:25) – India ODI review: 40k fans, great atmosphere, and standout performances from Connolly and Owen. (33:42) – T20 preview and Greenberg's pitch comments — should Australia prepare flat or lively wickets? (42:59) – Women's World Cup: Australia dominate, Alana King's record seven-for, and security concerns in India. (53:54) – Can't Let It Go: fixing long tournaments and a heartfelt message about Allan Border. Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.

Robbie joins us for a cool chat! Best of is presented by Pirtek. 

Danny Weidler and Michael Chammas are in the UK for the Ashes and the pair join Adam Peacock after the Kangaroos made light work of England in the first test. Reece Walsh stole the show on debut as his profile continues to skyrocket. Is he now the face of the NRL? But Chammas and Weidler also expressed the cultural differences between the South of England compared to league heartland in the North. Both were disappointed by the atmosphere in London's Wembley and explained how Tests Two & Three could be a reality check for Australia as both teams travel to the top half of the country. The trio discuss Samoa and Tonga in what's growing into one of the marquee events on the rugby league calendar. Chammas breaks down Global Round! The NRL wants to amplify it's Las Vegas endeavours and take multiple round 1 fixtures across the entire world! But how does it work? And for more international coverage, the NRL is aiming to get State of Origin going in Auckland, New Zealand!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, the last show for 2025. Roy and H.G discuss the you beaut ute boot sale, Sydney's celebration of rubber and when is Four Corners going to do a gambling story about the winners?

Rugby League is the game that never sleeps. The NRL off season may be upon us, but international rugby league is in full swing. This episode is brought to you live from London, where new host Rick has assembled a special crew of misfits to cover off the NRL off season to date and to preview the Ashes series to come. so… let's get into it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Coal Train telling it how it is!

Nothing beats an outside piss.A jam packed episode this week. We hear an update on the Alpha Guinea from our favourite pig farmer from down south. We all recap different activities from the weekend, including the Monster Trucks in Rocky and some gardening from Uncle Poo. The rubs have been getting into their work during the Cooking segment, including some beer can chicken and some texas style ribs. Greyhounds on Meth during the news, as well as a look at the NRL ashes squad and the ultimate blokey Saturday night with BKFC, UFC and Boxing happening in a span of hours. A reminder in motivation to keep your eye on the prize, followed by some rippers from the Trendsetters group and how Uncle Poo has being handling his newest job role. To bring it home, we travel back to 1991 for a gizmo heavy edition of Poo's Reviews. Enjoy legends and have a ripper rest of the week.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Better Beer: Zero carb cans are now available in Liquorland: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Whatever you bet on, take it to the neds level: https://www.neds.com.au/SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you want to keep up to date with what we're up to, the best way is to follow us on the socials down below:PODCAST INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/alphablokespodcast/PODCAST TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@alphablokespodcastPODCAST FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alphablokespodcast/Follow the boys on Instagram to check out their solo content too:Tommy: https://www.instagram.com/tomdahl_/Bandit: https://www.instagram.com/_thepoobandit_/00:00:00 - Outside Pissing00:06:00 - The Stable00:18:00 - Catch Up00:39:28 - Pub Of The Week00:46:53 - Cooking00:52:39 - Alpha News01:22:20 - Motivation01:32:51 - Poo's Reviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.