00:00 A fan favourite game gets a run.

07:25 We wrap Origin game 1 in the mens and game 3 in the womens.

24:25 A team list Tuesday Lachie Galvin update.

31:33 We congratulate our Matildas on recent wins and highlight another extraordinary element to the recent Champions League final.

35:00 Harvey highlights some key upcoming fixtures for the Socceroos.

37:13 Harvey details some big drama from the weekend in the F1.

42:36 We question the Super Rugby on a few things.

47:58 We toss up candidates for the Kangaroos coaching gig with Mal Meninga expected to land the Perth role.

54:30 We wrap things up with our weekly AFL and NRL Shield updates.

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It's Origin Game Day!

00:00 We put a State of Origin twist on one of our favourite games.

09:56 We preview Mens State of Origin Game 1 and Womens State of Origin Game 3.

21:41 We talk all things NRL, particularly the latest in the Lachie Galvin saga.

42:46 We celebrate our Aussies doing us proud in European Soccer.

52:01 We acknowledge the start of the French Open in the tennis.

54:19 Harvey gives kudos to some NBA Award categories.

01:02:17 Harvey makes a Rugby League team out of beer brands.

01:08:31 We start to question next year's Enhanced Games.

01:11:24 We provide your weekly NRL and AFL Shield updates.

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Welcome to the first edition of The Big Don't Argue, where we gather 2 passionate fans that sit on opposite sides of a contentious issue.

Joining us today is Bloke in a Bar producer Matty 'the Waterboy' Buxton and leader of the Roosters Chookpen, Brendan 'Haynesy' Haynes.

Matty, a diehard Rabbitohs man, supports Souths' push to move into Allianz Stadium. Haynesy despises it. Who, if anyone, will come out on top?

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00:00 In honour of Dane Gagai playing his 300th NRL game, Harvey quizzes Lachie on other players who have returned to their former clubs.

05:22 We celebrate the NSW Women's side winning this year's Origin series, and go through the teams for Game 1 in the Men's.

26:58 We talk all things NRL, including the Bulldogs triumphs and the Broncos on and off-field woes.

39:53 Harvey proposes a rule for the NRL to adopt from the AFL.

46:19 We react to Maddi Levi's incredible try saving tackle in the Rugby 7s.

48:42 Lachie rebuts our new NBA 'haters'.

54:30 Harvey shows Lachie a potential AFL 'draw' song.

57:43 Lachie asks ChatGPT to describe every AFL club in one word.

01:03:27 We provide your weekly shield updates in the NRL and AFL.

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Simply the Guest this week is Kat Haddad! Those in the Rugby League world will know Kat for the brilliant work she does on Rugby League Guru's podcasts, as well as various roles with Souths. If you're a soccer/football nut, you'll know Kat for her work on the coverage of the iconic 2023 Womens FIFA World Cup, as well as the work she does with some A-League clubs. We are so grateful she made the time to pop next door and record a poddy with us!

00:00 Intro.

02:30 Kat's origin story as a fan of sport.

06:50 Kat's move overseas and time living in Spain.

11:50 From Spanish soccer to Australian Rugby League.

18:40 Future hopes and goals.

22:50 The 2023 FIFA World Cup.

27:00 The state of Football in Australia.

31:10 Kat's role in creating the first women's Lebanon national Rugby League side.

34:56 Kat's family connection to the Bears.

39:50 Wrexham coming to Australia.

43:03 GAME - Perfect Partners (with Rugby League Guru)

51:52 Kat's 2025 NRL predictions.

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00:00 Harvey quizzes Lachie on some famous celebrity injuries

07:05 We review comeback round in the NRL and pick some bones.

37:33 Lachie picks one more bone, directed at an infamous NRL player agent.

42:03 We gear up for State of Origin Game 2 this Thursday.

43:57 Lachie reveals the number #1 songs that last time each NRL club won the comp.

47:36 Harvey reveals the squad for the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour.

53:08 Harvey provides an F1 update as Lachie learns a fascinating piece of history.

01:01:34 Lachie has yet another bone to pick, this time with the NBA.

01:06:58 Harvey uses ChatGPT to describe EPL and NRL teams in one word.

01:15:53 Lachie expresses his newfound love for the great sport of Pickleball.

01:17:41 We provide your NRL and AFL shield updates for the week.

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00:00 Harvey quizzes Lachie on the last Origin match that Laurie Daley coached.

07:36 We dive into all the fun of Magic Round and Womens Origin Game 1.

19:36 We name our NSW and QLD Mens Origin teams.

45:24 We question the Roosters transfer decisions with the latest news surrounding Dom Young.

50:14 We look at the newly announced AFL video game for clues about the upcoming NRL game.

57:02 Lachie tells Harvey about a new sport that he had a crack at.

59:20 We provide your weekly shield updates in the AFL and NRL.

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00:00 Harvey quizzes Lachie on some Golden Point fun facts.

07:18 We get stuck into all the Round 8 NRL action and look ahead to Magic Round.

26:53 Harvey pitches a new way for the NRL to do sin bins, inspired by the NHL.

28:53 We get hyped for State of Origin Game 1 this Thursday night.

31:34 Harvey poses a question to Lachie regarding the NFL draft.

37:46 We talk all things Perth Bears, the NRL's newest expansion team.

44:25 Harvey combines the worlds of sport and superheroes.

50:13 Lachie delivers a call to action ahead of this year's Australian Finska Championships.

52:27 We give you your shield updates for the week.

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