Podcasts about nrl finals

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss All Blacks beating out Australia, the NRL finals and the Women's Rugby World Cup. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's getting down to the pointy end of the season and the finals match-ups this weekend have Quentin Hull and Ryan Hoffman licking their lips in anticipation. The Broncos are hoping to stop the Panthers from making their sixth grand final in a row and Corey Jensen spoke to Quentin Hull about their preparations and the impact of Madge. The team also speak to Melbourne CEO Justin Rodski and Sharks assistant coach Josh Hannay.

James Graham, Wade Graham and Charlie White are in to preview the Week three of the NRL Finals. Is Nathan Cleary the greatest player of all time? What will Madge do with the Broncos game day lineup, with Mam ready to strike. Wade shares the deep rivalry between Cronulla and the Storm and we look at the ways the Sharks will be able to target Hughes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham, Wade Graham and Charlie White are in to preview the Week three of the NRL Finals. Is Nathan Cleary the greatest player of all time? What will Madge do with the Broncos game day lineup, with Mam ready to strike. Wade shares the deep rivalry between Cronulla and the Storm and we look at the ways the Sharks will be able to target Hughes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Glory host Matty Johns joins Joel and Fletch to chat about Cold Chisel concert memories in Newcastle and previewing the weekend's NRL Finals. Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday: 3pm AEST on SEN 1170 AM Sydney and SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen Online: https://www.sen.com.au/listen   Subscribe to The Run Home YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN⁠⁠⁠   Follow us on Social Media! TikTok⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen⁠⁠⁠ X:     ⁠⁠ ⁠https://x.com/joelfletchsen⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Captains Run; Kempy and Scope dive into Week 2 of the NRL Finals and the Bulldogs' 2025 Season Review after their loss to the Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Incoming London Broncos' coach Jason Demetriou joins Julian King to chat about how the new job came about, working with Locky and the NRL Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan break down the biggest stories in Rugby League, from the Super League Playoffs to the NRL Finals and beyond.

Matty is joined by Cooper Cronk to discuss Panthers machine & review Bulldogs' season. Plus they preview Walsh v Cleary Prelim Final showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello ballrs, SuperCoach NRL Preliminary Finals week is here and Matt and Dan are back to talk you through it. How can you take on the template team this week? It might require a couple of risks!Chapters(00:00) Introduction & Review(05:37) League Update & Awards teaser(11:09) Positional Analysis: Hooker - Grant v Brailey(12:53) FRF: Can you take on Payne Haas?(15:26) 2RF: Eliesa Katoa or POD?(17:22) Halfback: Doubling up?(20:01) 5/8: A place to take a punt(22:30) CTW: Who is this week's Alamoti?(27:31) Dan's CTW Power Rankings(28:01) Fullback: Reece Walsh - could a role change make him an avoid?(30:38) Flex Targets and Captaincy(36:37) Community call-out: Best London pub for the Friday prelim?Get into the chat in our exclusive ballr Discord! Join your community of like-minded SuperCoaches – including all the ballr contributors – to talk every sport, test new ballr features and provide feedback to shape your experience, all in a safe space! Join now at https://ballr.live/discordAs usual, there's plenty of tools at https://ballr.live to get you through SuperCoach Finals, including ballr projections, Player Compare, Player Profiles, live score Match Centres and you can see all the stats from the 2025 regular season to help your decisions, all in the palm of your hand.You can also keep up with the best bits of all of our podcasts and more content – and ask whatever you want advice on – on our social media channels:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scballrsX: https://x.com/SCballrsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scballrs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scballrsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sc.ballrs

Peter Psaltis breaks down the NRL grand final qualifiers, noting that Sunday's Broncos vs. Panthers game is a sellout and both matches are considered a "flip of a coin" due to the intense competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in the Niche Cache we start by celebrating Callum McCowatt's perfect footballing hat-trick for Silkeborg IF in Denmark and Otago winning the Ranfurly Shield. Then we chat through a tough start to the NBL season for NZ Breakers who had two heavy losses and break down Isaiah Papali'i's NRL Finals form as well as all New Zealand angles in NRL/NRLW Finals. Chris Wood has a new coach at Nottingham Forest and we discuss some National League key points ahead of the new season, then we finish with White Ferns form and Blackcaps T20 strike-rates.(00:00) Callum McCowatt(14:03) Ranfurly Shield(18:22) Mindfulness(24:38) NZ Breakers(41:51) NRL/NRLW(01:12:26) Chris Wood(01:16:21) Wellington Phoenix(01:23:28) National League(01:34:59) White Ferns/BlackcapsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecachethenichecache@gmail.com

The Sharks and Panthers have managed to knock the Raiders and Bulldogs out in straight sets respectively as all eyes turn to the Final Four clubs left in the race for the 2025 NRL Premiership! As we preview the Prelims, we ask: Can the Panthers write another chapter in the dynasty or will the Broncos end the streak? Can the Sharks continue their underdog story or are the Storm willing to go one better from last season?... We also discuss the changes to the NRL Finals schedule, and preview: the Super League elimination finals, the NRLW Prelims, the NSW Cup and QLD Cup Grand Finals, and finish up with our review of the 2025 Schoolboy/Schoolgirl Cups!——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro05:55 - Clarkie's Good Guy of the Week vs. Who's in Guildy's Bin14:49 - Episode Overview16:00 - Bunker Review: Sharks def. Raiders (SF: 32-12)32:23 - Bunker Review: Panthers def. Bulldogs (QF: 46-26)57:15 - Are there issues with the NRL Finals schedule?1:05:12 - NRL Finals Week 3: Storm v Sharks (PF Preview)1:13:08 - NRL Finals Week 3: Broncos v Panthers (PF Preview)1:18:08 - Which NRL team do you want to see win the 2025 Premiership?1:22:50 - ATG: Super League Elimination Finals Preview1:24:45 - ATG: NRLW Finals Week One Results + Week Two Preview1:26:56 - ATG: NSW Cup & QLD Cup GF Previews1:30:12 - ATG: Queensland win Schoolboy and Schoolgirl Cups1:33:37 - 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”

James Graham, Gorden Tallis and Charlie White rip into a massive second week of NRL Finals action including the perfect Panthers resounding win over the Bulldogs, the Sharks upset over the Minor Premiers the Raiders, plus, Jimmy fires back after an article over his commentary, the Media Sprint goes into overdrive and Manly fumbles Tom Trbojevic’s contract! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Cover-More's Las Vegas Comp: https://covermore-experiences.com/nrl-vegas/ Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 0:00 Pre-Show Jersey Dribble 3:37 Jimmy Responds To News Article 17:01 Perfect Panthers Perfect Performance 37:35 Media Sprint Goes Next Level 45:17 Reed Mahoney’s Bulldogs Exit 55:34 Hyundai Hybrid Hero Finals Week 2 1:01:09 Manly Mismanage Tom Trbojevic’s New Contract 1:10:30 Disgusting English Food 1:16:01 Gordie Running Water For Kangaroos? 1:17:53 Instant Classic: Sharks Knock Out The Raiders 1:32:09 The Finals Schedule: Does A Sunday Prelim Matter?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tubes and Jono are back for another Sunday Snap, breaking down all the SuperCoach action from Week 2 of the NRL Finals. Tubes is fired up after his Sharks knocked out the Raiders in an upset, while the Panthers had their claws into the Dogs. The boys chat about all the biggest SuperCoach talking points, including Paul Alamoti emerging as the surprise standout player of the round.

NRL & NRLW Commentator & Analyst Matt Russell joins the show to review week 2 of the NRL finals including, Raiders ripped apart by Sharks, Panthers shred through the Dogs, Week 3 predictions, NRLW Week 1 finals results & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Reni Maitua joins Sauce & Maroon to preview round 2 of the NRL Finals and Ethan Strange is out! We look at how the Raiders can win, Penrith's battle against a full Accor stadium and how the Storm & Broncos are coping with their week off. Plus, Sauce's Salute is back and we look at the silver foxes in the NRL!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reni Maitua joins Sauce & Maroon to preview round 2 of the NRL Finals and Ethan Strange is out! We look at how the Raiders can win, Penrith's battle against a full Accor stadium and how the Storm & Broncos are coping with their week off. Plus, Sauce's Salute is back and we look at the silver foxes in the NRL!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Demetriou, Ben Dobbin and Kevvie Walters are in to give an update on Billy Walters’ ACL tear, how the Broncos and Storm will manage their week off, and the decision-making behind Pat Carrigan’s one-week ban. We look at the Raiders and the coaching methods Ricky Stuart will need to use to lift them off the canvas. Did Penrith pull off the masterstroke of the year by missing the top four, giving them a somewhat “easy” road to the final? And JD is backing the Sharks to be serious contenders in the 2025 NRL Finals series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jason Demetriou, Ben Dobbin and Kevvie Walters are in to give an update on Billy Walters’ ACL tear, how the Broncos and Storm will manage their week off, and the decision-making behind Pat Carrigan’s one-week ban. We look at the Raiders and the coaching methods Ricky Stuart will need to use to lift them off the canvas. Did Penrith pull off the masterstroke of the year by missing the top four, giving them a somewhat “easy” road to the final? And JD is backing the Sharks to be serious contenders in the 2025 NRL Finals series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scope and Fletch preview this weekend's two huge NRL Finals clashes. 00:00 Raiders vs Sharks 12:35 Bulldogs vs Panthers Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday: 3pm AEST on SEN 1170 AM Sydney and SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen Online: https://www.sen.com.au/listen   Subscribe to The Run Home YouTube Channel ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN⁠⁠   Follow us on Social Media! TikTok⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen⁠⁠ X:     ⁠ ⁠https://x.com/joelfletchsen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scope joins Kempy on The Captains Run as we dive into the latest NRL news and preview Week 2 of the NRL Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The finals roll on across the NRL and other graders and the Eels still have a burning hope alive in the NSW Cup. The Tip Sheet analyses the shortest Team List Tuesday of the year as Parramatta gear up to upset the New Zealand Warriors on Saturday. Sixties and Forty20 wrap up an otherwise quiet week for the Eels with the off-season arriving for all other major grades. Week 1 of the NRL finals produced banger after banger that culminated in a legendary shootout between the Raiders and Broncos. The boys wrap every game and look at the fallout heading into Week 2. There is also breaking news surrounding the QLD police investigation into Brandon Smith and Victor Radley as the show carefully prods at the new developments to see what is what.

Buzz Rothfield joins Brent Read and Ben Dobbin to discuss the announced scheduling for the remainder of the NRL Finals. Buzz isn’t happy that the Friday match gives one side an unfair advantage and believes the NRL shouldn’t fear the AFL Grand Final. Justin Holbrook is officially confirmed as the Knights coach moving forward - will he be able to get Kalyn Ponga on the same page as him? Ricky Stuart faces his toughest task of the 2025 season as he looks to lift his team off the canvas as they prepare to battle the Sharks this weekend. We review the referees week one performance and assess Klein’s calls from the weekend, and rate the Warriors’ and Roosters’ seasons after their elimination from the Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buzz Rothfield joins Brent Read and Ben Dobbin to discuss the announced scheduling for the remainder of the NRL Finals. Buzz isn’t happy that the Friday match gives one side an unfair advantage and believes the NRL shouldn’t fear the AFL Grand Final. Justin Holbrook is officially confirmed as the Knights coach moving forward - will he be able to get Kalyn Ponga on the same page as him? Ricky Stuart faces his toughest task of the 2025 season as he looks to lift his team off the canvas as they prepare to battle the Sharks this weekend. We review the referees week one performance and assess Klein’s calls from the weekend, and rate the Warriors’ and Roosters’ seasons after their elimination from the Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The teams are in for Week 2 of the NRL Finals with the Raiders hosting the Sharks and the Panthers vs the Bulldogs. Could we see Mitch Kenny or Stephen Crichton make an appearance? 00:00 RAIDERS v SHARKS  01:45 BULLDOGS v PANTHERS Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday: 3pm AEST on SEN 1170 AM Sydney and SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen Online: https://www.sen.com.au/listen   Subscribe to The Run Home YouTube Channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN⁠   Follow us on Social Media! TikTok⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen⁠ X:      ⁠https://x.com/joelfletchsen⁠ *Timecodes approximate* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is the most influential player left in the NRL Finals? It's hard to look past Reece Walsh after his heroics for Brisbane. We review all the action from Week 1 of the finals – the surprises, lowlights and big takeaways – including the Raiders' brutal crumble in the dying stages on Sunday.We then look ahead to Week 2 with two blockbuster clashes: Raiders vs Sharks and Panthers vs Bulldogs, as teams fight for a spot in the prelims.And for the racing fans, Jimmy lines up his Spring Carnival horses to follow with a monster $86 multi to juice up your account.EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+)SPORTS: http://bit.ly/46pFLURRACING: http://bit.ly/4gehtAFCAST STOREBuy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au00:00 Intro 00:32 Best Finals Game Of All Time? 06:51 Storm Prove Too Strong For The Bulldogs 09:35 Panthers & Sharks Survive 12:45 NRL Finals Week 2 Preview 25:14 Spring Futures Multi 28:04 Start / Bench / CutFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After one of the most incredible weekend of finals footy, ever played, James Graham is joined by Charlie White to unpack all the drama from week one of the finals. From the Broncos miracle win in Canberra, the Panthers win in tough conditions, the Sharks impressive victory over the Roosters and the Bulldogs brave performance against the Storm, the boys unpack it all! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 0:00 The Media Grand Final Sprint 5:18 Instant Classic: Broncos Win Greatest Final Ever 20:43 Poor Refereeing Performance 30:34 Pat Carrigan Suspension 34:21 Michael Maguire’s Reynolds Dilemma 43:17 Are The Raiders Cooked? 45:08 Broncos Vindicated In Brining In Madge? 46:57 Sharks Impressive Win Over The Roosters 51:48 Sam Walker Criticism Unfair? 53:28 Hyundai Hybrid Hero 56:43 Are The Bulldogs Cooked? 1:08:31 Bulldogs Panthers Sunday Blockbuster 1:13:08 Billy Walters ACL Injury News 1:18:02 Warriors Can Win The Comp In 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extra, extra time. A Reece Walsh headbutt. Multiple sin bins. A disallowed, match winning try. A Ben Hunt redemption subplot. It was utter chaos in Canberra and the repercussions are enormous for the NRL finals picture as top ranked Canberra heads for elimination week and the Broncos head for a home preliminary final. We unpack a wild clash full of flow on effects. Featured: Brett Sprigg, ABC NRL commentator. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Corey went to Canberra with other footy legends and fans last night and had front row seats to the controversial final. He gave us his own thoughts on what went down and the repercussions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It starts with recapping Week 1 of the NRL Finals, the Panthers strike again in hostile territory. Melbourne Storm capitalise on a rockin' victory at AAMI Park, and one singular point split the Raiders and the Broncos to decide the Prelim'.In the Premier League, Ange's Nottingham start poorly against Arsenal. Aston Villa still haven't scored, and West Ham's defence is causing speculation amongst the team as to whether the road ahead is relegation.The AFL semi-finals saw history continue to be written, Minor Premiers, Adelaide were ousted in straight sets with the fatal blow delivered by the Hawks. For the club's first finals campaign since 2017, What defines the season of the Crows? Conversely, a breakdown was required to assess the Hawthorn victory. Elsewhere, the first Q-Clash final saw the stamping out of the magical Gold Coast maiden finals voyage. Brisbane now stare down the Collingwood army for an MCG prelim'. Bigger still, a Geelong Supporter and two Hawks supporters grace the desk to preview the Friday night, tense, storied rivalry clash.That's all on The Sports Desk. Hosted by Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit & Yianni Kottaras.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week, he talked about the Pumas bouncing back over the Australians, the Broncos winning an all-time NRL finals match and the Springboks dominating in Wellington. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AJ and Rhys are back to review a drama charged opening week of the NRL Finals series. We review all the major talking points as Melbourne were too strong for the Bulldogs, while the Panthers and Sharks eliminated the Warriors and Roosters respectively. Sunday's drama charged match saw Brisbane outwit, outplay and outlast the Raiders in a game that was worthy of Survivor Glory.From tactical masterstrokes, to disasters that we analyse and ridicule, this podcast has EVERY ANGLE.EVERY ISSUE, EVERY MOMENT COVERED!

Joel and Fletch review all the Week 1 NRL Finals games on The Run Home 00:00 - Sharks v Roosters 09:00 - Warriors v Panthers 12:00 - Bulldogs v Storm Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday: 3pm AEST on SEN 1170 AM Sydney and SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen Online: https://www.sen.com.au/listen   Subscribe to The Run Home YouTube Channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN⁠   Follow us on Social Media! TikTok⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen⁠ X:      ⁠https://x.com/joelfletchsen⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wade Graham joins James Graham and Peacock to preview the first round of the 2027 NRL Finals. Cameron Ciraldo has dropped Reed Mahoney for Toby Sexton - will this be enough for Canterbury to take down the Storm? Jahrome Hughes has positive news regarding his wrist injury - is there a world where he bolsters Melbourne's premiership run? The Viking clap will be in full tilt in Canberra, and the Broncos will be firing in the nation’s capital. Plus, Manly is back in the news after missing the Finals and could we see Tom Trbojevic heading over to the Super League?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wade Graham joins James Graham and Peacock to preview the first round of the 2027 NRL Finals. Cameron Ciraldo has dropped Reed Mahoney for Toby Sexton - will this be enough for Canterbury to take down the Storm? Jahrome Hughes has positive news regarding his wrist injury - is there a world where he bolsters Melbourne's premiership run? The Viking clap will be in full tilt in Canberra, and the Broncos will be firing in the nation’s capital. Plus, Manly is back in the news after missing the Finals and could we see Tom Trbojevic heading over to the Super League?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we god through all four of the NRL Finals games this week, give a rundown of all the teams that missed the finals this year, we jump into a time machine and take a little look around the current timeline, then we talk about Formula One is its OK by Lando Norris.  Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon! Websites The Rugby League Project  League Freak NRL and Rugby League News Rugby League Podcasting Network NRL Rumours NRL Breaking News Podcast Links Site: FergoandTheFreak.com Twitter: Fergo And The Freak on Twitter Instagram: Fergo and The Freak on Instagram Youtube: Fergo and The Freak on Youtube Youve found the best 2026 NRL Podcast! The Official NRL website, For the latest NRL News or the 2026 NRL Draw just click the links! Also if you're looking to  Buy 2026 NRL Tickets you know where to go!

Welcome to Episode 348 of the Rugby League Republic Podcast, with your hosts Tish and Dr T.In this episode we preview the 2025 NRL Finals Series.Join us as we build a rugby league community for all

Another week, another situation where a football club forgets that they have an important role in society that goes beyond the game. It's exhausting to watch and we can only imagine what it must be like for our marginalised communities. An old favourite, Two Quick Things, makes a return so that Libby can shoehorn in a bit more car and cycling content, and we are PUMPED to introduce our first kids correspondent, 12 year old Ash from Northern NSW who is basically ready to become an NRL commentator and gives us his expert opinion on the upcoming NRL Finals. Join us!!! Libby and Georgie x PS Because we're athletes (to varying degrees) we LOVE a bit of coaching. Hit us up at hello@playonmedia.com.au or send us a DM on our social (@beingsportish) and tell us what you want to hear more of (and what you'd like us to put in the bin). Don't hold back! Thanks to the ABC Sport Newsletter and Patrick Stack for the piece "Really, Adelaide?" Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Connect with Us: Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.playonmedia.com.au Email: hello@playonmedia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buzz Rothfield joins Brent Read & Charlie White to look at the first round of the 2027 NRL Finals! Just how big of an influence does Buzz have on the NRL, now that Nicho Hynes has been let off his charges. Gus hasn't been involved in a premiership winning side since 2002 and the Bulldogs have some serious problems within their side. Do the Knights deserve to have a Mad Monday after their horrible showing in 2025? Buzz doesn't think so. DCE & Carroll have had an altercation in the change rooms, could we see NZ hosting an Origin in 2027? And Ready's Mail is back by popular demand!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buzz Rothfield joins Brent Read & Charlie White to look at the first round of the 2027 NRL Finals! Just how big of an influence does Buzz have on the NRL, now that Nicho Hynes has been let off his charges. Gus hasn't been involved in a premiership winning side since 2002 and the Bulldogs have some serious problems within their side. Do the Knights deserve to have a Mad Monday after their horrible showing in 2025? Buzz doesn't think so. DCE & Carroll have had an altercation in the change rooms, could we see NZ hosting an Origin in 2027? And Ready's Mail is back by popular demand!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty is joined by Cooper Cronk to preview Finals Week 1 - including JFH v Leota & possible Bulldogs change. Plus they assess teams outside the Top 8.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We yarn with the Captain of each of the eight teams in this year's NRL Finals Series.4 Pines. Ticket are on sale now to our Grand Final Party, go in the draw to win one of six tickets to the Grand Final when you buy a ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/4-pines-grand-final-rev-upGood Day Multivitamin & Day Lyte Electrolytes, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 10% off your order here: https://www.begoodhealth.com.au/Neds. Whatever you bet on, Take it to the Neds Level. Visit: https://www.neds.com.au/Grumpy Coffee, turn your frown upside down. Use code "MANLY" for 10% off your order this week here: https://grumpycoffee.com.au/Adam ReynoldsBlayke BraileyHarry GrantJoseph TapineMitch BarnettNathan ClearyStephen CrichtonJames Tedesco Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the industry, they call it the 'second season'. Only eight teams remain as the NRL gears up for a finals series rich with storylines. What are the narratives that will define finals time? Maybe it's the Panthers seeking to find innovative ways to win the title, again. Perhaps it's the Roosters harnessing star power old and new. The infrastructure of the Storm. The complicated momentum of Brisbane. The romaticism and excellence of Canberra. Finals season is here. Featured: Nick Campton, NRL reporter, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Oh man the AI slop shownotes this week are awful but I have a puppy and law school to do so this is getting low effort. Enjoy!DETAILED SHOWNOTESSummary:The Two Jacks break down the week's true news rollercoaster: Victoria's police tragedy, sovereign citizen threats, major legal tussles, global politics, social developments, and the surging finals in AFL, NRL, and rugby. Distilled analysis, with signature banter.TIMESTAMPED SEGMENTS00:00:00 Introduction, Weather in Hong KongJoel welcomes listeners, heat in HK, setting the stage.00:00:34 Victoria Police Manhunt, Sovereign CitizensDramatic manhunt after two police officers are killed, suspect's ties to sovereign citizen movement, parallels to Wyambilla tragedy.00:04:11 Police Tactics & RisksComments on why police risk assessments and tactical resources are crucial.00:08:25 Outlaw Gangs, ExtremismWhy definitions are tricky, group amorphousness, risk to police and society, and danger parallels with outlaw motorcycle clubs and extremist factions.00:18:51 Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins: Defamation CaseReynolds wins $340k; litigation toll on both parties, settlement issues, the public interest defense, and legal costs impact.00:27:15 Essential Poll Deep DivePM Albanese's approval, data on Lay, Allen, Batten, support for the four-day week, AI copyright law, public mood on recognising Palestine.00:31:26 Australia Expels Iranian AmbassadorFirst such move since WWII, IRGC-linked arson plot at Melbourne synagogue, ASIO's case, diplomatic fallout, social media reactions.00:33:39 NDIS Reforms, Autism DebateButler targets spending cuts, idea of restricting low-level autistic support from the NDIS, personal stories, system sustainability.00:37:56 Sydney Housing Density, NIMBYism, PlanningWallara station plan, high-density in well-off suburbs, nimbys, Auckland experiment, regulatory cost pressures, building quality concerns.00:55:11 Oasis at Wembley, Beer Stats, Generational FandomConcert spectacle, 250k pints of beer, generational audience, band's new healthy habits.00:59:19 Trump's Health, Biden, and US WoesTrump's visible health issues, flag burning crusade, slump in US tourism, Vegas emptiness, security hassles, global perception trouble.01:14:29 UK Politics: Farage Rises, Labour PlummetsFarage's surge, Starmer's poor ratings, immigration fights, sovereignty of UK Parliament, political fluidity.01:18:39 AFL & NRL Finals, Wallabies RugbyAFL top four discussed, surprise departures, Swans season, NRL ladder, Wallabies revival under Joe Schmidt, broader rugby hopes.SOCIAL MEDIA POSTSTwitter:Vic police manhunt: 2 officers killed, ties to sovereign citizen movement. | Reynolds wins defamation vs. Higgins. | #auspol #twjpodEssential Poll deep dive: Albanese steady, Lay, Allen, Batten ratings. Public split on Palestine, 50% support 4-day week, strong opposition to AI copyright reform. #auspol #twjpodIranian ambassador expelled after synagogue arson plot linked to IRGC. | NDIS/Autism reforms stir debate. | Oasis packs Wembley & breaks beer records. #ausnews #music #twjpodFacebook:Episode 125 of The Two Jacks – Hosted by Jack the Insider (Joel Hill) and Hong Kong Jack.– This week: Victoria's police manhunt and the sovereign citizen threat, Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins, Essential Poll shakeups (Albanese, statehood for Palestine, the four-day week, copyright & AI), expulsion of Iran's ambassador over a Melbourne arson plot, NDIS reforms, Sydney housing density, Oasis at Wembley, Trump v Biden health, UK and EU politics, and the finals race in AFL & NRL plus Wallabies rugby.Listen in for analysis, banter, and more!

In this episode the boys chat about the Bulldogs win over a depleted Panthers, and the concerns they have for the Bulldogs heading into the NRL Finals series. They answer listener emails, talk about coaching changes at the Titans and Knights, they finally look at who is winning their NRL Tipping competition (Its Nadine!), and generally do their usually chatting about all things Rugby League! Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon! Websites The Rugby League Project  League Freak NRL and Rugby League News Rugby League Podcasting Network NRL Rumours NRL Breaking News Podcast Links Site: FergoandTheFreak.com Twitter: Fergo And The Freak on Twitter Instagram: Fergo and The Freak on Instagram Youtube: Fergo and The Freak on Youtube Youve found the best 2026 NRL Podcast! The Official NRL website, For the latest NRL News or the 2026 NRL Draw just click the links! Also if you're looking to  Buy 2026 NRL Tickets you know where to go!

Matty & Cooper on Mudgee Miracle, Panthers' Prediction, Strange & Weekes then recap Storm-Bulldogs. Plus the guys give their Top 4 & Top 8 predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.