NSW Blues take a 1-0 lead in the 2025 State of Origin Series as the Sideline Story panel give their immediate reactions to the game in a late night edition episode, as well as share their ADSE MVP 3-2-1’s and analyse the FoxSports player ratings… Back over to the NRL, the boys have an in-depth discussion on the Canterbury Bulldogs signing Lachlan Galvin and all the drama surrounding this saga… We end the episode with a wrap-up of Round 12 of the NRL and Super League… Also massive shoutout to our fans for supporting the podcast, as of this week we have surpassed 12,000 followers on Facebook, 4500 followers on Instagram, and 3000 followers on TikTok!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

04:58 - Episode Overview

06:40 - SOO Game One: NSW def. QLD (18-6)

36:16 - SOO Game One: Player Ratings (+ADSE MVP 3-2-1s)

1:14:02 - Bunker Review: Canterbury Bulldogs sign Lachlan Galvin + Phil Gould dilemma

1:46:34 - NRL Round 12 Review + Ladder update

1:58:49 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 13

2:00:41 - ATG: Super League Round 12 results + ladder update

2:01:49 - Outro

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The State of Origin period has officially begun as the NSW Blues and QLD Maroons announce their lineups for Game 1 of the 2025 SOO Series, with the panel deep-diving into the selections and omissions from each team… The boys blow-up over the mistreatment of Matin Taupau after he was sacked by the Brisbane Broncos for ‘liking’ an IG post… A massive congratulations to the NSW Blues Women for winning the 2025 SOO Series… The NRL announce the 6 teams heading to LV for 2026… Over to the NRL we witnessed the Bulldogs produce back-to-back comebacks; Knights the worst team in the comp?; Sharks finally piecing it together; Storm the new flat-track bullies?; Broncos in crisis; and much more… We end our episode with the Super League results for Round 11!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro (NSW win Women’s Origin; LV 2026 teams confirmed)

08:28 - Episode Overview

09:07 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week: Braith Anasta

10:28 - Who’s in Guildy’s Bin: Mitch Moses and Isaac Moses

11:40 - Who’s in Tass’ Bin: Madge Maguire and the Broncos for the treatment of Martin Taupau

23:41 - Bunker Review: NSW Blues Lineup analysis for SOO Game 1

58:38 - Bunker Review: QLD Maroons Predictions for Game 1

1:22:06 - Bunker Review: Thoughts on the Origin Coaches

1:26:54 - Bunker Review: SOO Game I Predictions

1:33:06 - NRL Round 11 Review

2:16:41 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 12

2:19:27 - ATG: Super League Round 11 results

2:20:13 - Outro

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It’s approaching State of Origin time and the boys reveal their NSW and QLD selections for Game 1, the Perth Bears finally confirmed for NRL entry in 2027, Is Ricky Stuart or Jaeman Salmon the weak gutted dog?, Guildy throws Tass in the bin, Roosters fire-sale players for DCE?… Over to the NRL we witnessed 5 halftime comebacks with 3 achieving the result, the first draw of 2025, Latrell kicks a 50-metre field goal, a 64-0 shutout, and so much more to beg the question, was this the greatest round of NRL ever?… We end our episode with the Challenge Cup Semi Finals results and the return of Jarryd Hayne to Rugby League!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

01:09 - Perth Bears confirmed to enter NRL in 2027!

03:49 - Episode Overview

05:54 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week: Ricky Stuart vs. Jaeman Salmon

13:17 - Who’s in Guildy’s Bin: Our host Tass

17:33 - Bunker Review: NSW Blues Predictions for Game 1

48:52 - Bunker Review: QLD Maroons Predictions for Game 1

1:09:11 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 10]

1:12:21 - Roosters offloading The Cheese, Dom Young, Sandon Smith for DCE?

1:22:27 - NRL Round 10: Dolphins def. Eels (Isaiya Katoa the next best half?)

1:29:48 - NRL Round 10: Titans def. Knights (Newcastle fans boo own team)

1:36:50 - NRL Round 10: Rabbitohs def. Broncos (Vintage Latrell)

1:45:45 - NRL Round 10: Bulldogs def. Raiders (Critta leads best comeback of round)

1:57:54 - NRL Round 10: Warriors def. Dragons (Wahs into 2nd place)

2:05:23 - NRL Round 10: Cowboys draw with Panthers (First draw of 2025)

2:12:36 - NRL Round 10: Storm def. Tigers (64-0)

2:17:15 - NRL Round 10: Sharks def. Manly

2:23:27 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 11

2:26:07 - ATG: Challenge Cup Semi Final Results

2:27:12 - ATG: Jarryd Hayne makes return to Rugby League

2:29:34 - Outro

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Nobody… AND WE MEAN NOBODY… predicted at the one-third mark of the season that the Bulldogs would be leading the competition with Raiders in 2nd, Warriors 3rd and Storm 4th!.. The boys analyse the 2025 NRL Ladder and gloss over each club’s prospects at this point in the season… Over to Magic Round we saw every Queensland-based club (and Women’s Origin team) fail to bag a victory, Raiders and Storm deliver the game of the round (and possibly the season), the Panthers revert to their dynasty-winning-ways, Jaydn Su’A produces one of the worst try-scoring blunders in recent memory that leads to the best 12-pt turnaround ever, and much more!.. We end our episode with a wrap-up of the NSW Blues leading the Women’s SOO Series 1-0, the Super League Round 10 Magic Weekend results, as well as the results for the NSWRL Junior Rep Grand Finals!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

07:07 - Episode Overview

09:00 - Clarkie’s “Good Guy of the Week” vs. “Who’s in Guildy’s Bin?”

12:45 - Bunker Review: 2025 NRL Ladder Review at the one-third mark of the season

34:26 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 9]

37:28 - NRL Round 9: Sharks def. Eels (Mulitalo penalty turning point of the game)

43:53 - NRL Round 9: Roosters def. Dolphins (Teddy in frame for Origin return?)

53:02 - NRL Round 9: Knights def. Rabbitohs (Bennett criticises own team despite injuries)

57:50 - NRL Round 9: Warriors def. Cowboys (Wahs defy pundits to sit in 3rd place)

1:04:04 - NRL Round 9: Tigers def. Dragons (The GREATEST 12pt-turnaround try ever)

1:09:30 - NRL Round 9: Bulldogs def. Titans (Preston cops harsh suspension)

1:15:20 - NRL Round 9: Panthers def. Broncos (Cleary clinic forces Bronx reassessment)

1:22:17 - NRL Round 9: Raiders def. Storm (Game of the round by a mile)

1:29:40 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 10

1:32:20 - ATG: Women’s State of Origin Game One Review (Blues lead series 1-0)

1:34:26 - ATG: Super League Round 10 Results

1:38:43 - ATG: NSWRL Junior Rep GF Results (Lisa Fiaola, Tarsha Gale, Harold Matts, SG Ball)

1:40:22 - Outro

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Somehow the NRL managed to surpass the seventeen Magic Round 2021 sin-bins/send-offs with EIGHTEEN during ANZAC Weekend in 2025… The Perth Bears are 99.99% confirmed for their illustrious return to the NRL in 2027… & the boys discover the salaries of PVL and Andrew Abdo during some trivia… Over to the NRL, the Bulldogs first-loss was an implosion for the ages, Penrith officially sit in last-place on the ladder, Tigers win a nail-biter at Leichhardt Oval, Rabbitohs still can’t win in Melbourne, the Dolphins and Titans concede 30+ in the second half of their matches, and much more!.. We end our episode with a wrap-up of the Super League Round 9 results and current standings, as well as a preview of the NSWRL Junior Rep Grand Finals this Sunday!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

05:53 - Trivia: How much does PVL and Abdo get paid for running NRL?

09:15 - Episode Overview

11:07 - Clarkie’s “Good Guy of the Week” vs. “Who’s in Guildy’s Bin?”

17:01 - Bunker Review: NRL limits the use of the bunker for future games

33:19 - Bunker Review: Perth Bears confirmed as NRL’s 19th club!

43:00 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 8]

44:32 - NRL Round 8: Broncos def. Bulldogs (Doggies first loss after first-half implosion)

58:51 - NRL Round 8: Roosters def. Dragons (Sandon Smith masterclass)

1:07:29 - NRL Round 8: Warriors def. Knights (Newcastle 5th loss in a row)

1:13:49 - NRL Round 8: Storm def. Rabbitohs (Melbourne’s 20 from 20 record)

1:27:38 - NRL Round 8: Cowboys def. Titans (GC concede 50…)

1:33:33 - NRL Round 8: Manly def. Panthers (Turbo return; Penrith in trouble)

1:42:32 - NRL Round 8: Raiders def. Dolphins (Tale of two halves)

1:51:56 - NRL Round 8: Tigers def. Sharks (Game of the round goes to golden point)

2:02:43 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 9 (+ Women’s SOO Game 1 Preview)

2:07:49 - ATG: Super League Round 9 Results + Standings

2:10:50 - ATG: NSWRL Junior Rep Grand Finals (Lisa Fiaola, Tarsha Gale, Harold Matts, SG Ball)

2:14:16 - Outro

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Lachlan Galvin’s situation at the Wests Tigers keeps deepening as their relationship becomes more and more untenable by the day; Clarkie takes aim at the Canterbury Bulldogs’ calm they have the best fans in the world; and a fan-idea to improve the HIA protocol… Over to the NRL, we witnessed the largest regular season crowd in NRL history, the Bulldogs still undefeated, the Dolphins shock the Storm with 40-straight points, the Panthers finally break their 5-game losing streak, Mitch Moses saves the Eels, and the Titans, Sea Eagles, Knights and Tigers on the slide.. We end our episode with a wrap-up of the Super League Round 8 results and player movement rumours, as well as the Ashes Series selling out both Games 2 & 3 in the UK!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

06:36 - Episode Overview

09:39 - Clarkie’s “Good Guy of the Week” vs. “Who’s in Guildy’s Bin?”

13:13 - Bunker Review: Lachlan Galvin vs. Wests Tigers situation worsens

42:48 - Bunker Review: Are Bulldogs fans really the best in the world?

54:42 - Bunker Review: New HIA Protocol idea

59:55 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 7]

1:04:00 - NRL Round 7: Dragons def. Manly (Turbo to stop 3-game losing streak?)

1:15:44 - NRL Round 7: Bulldogs def. Rabbitohs (Crowd record broken; Jai Arrow vs. fan)

1:28:15 - NRL Round 7: Dolphins def. Storm (40 unanswered points!)

1:36:43 - NRL Round 7: Warriors def. Broncos (Golden point madness)

1:48:23 - NRL Round 7: Panthers def. Roosters (Penrith break 5-game losing streak)

1:56:18 - NRL Round 7: Raiders def. Titans (Hudson Young best 2nd-rower?)

2:04:55 - NRL Round 7: Sharks def. Knights (Newcastle the worst club right now?)

2:09:44 - NRL Round 7: Eels def. Tigers (Moses return saves Parra)

2:25:20 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 8

2:29:06 - ATG: Super League Round 8 Results

2:30:11 - ATG: Super League signing news and rumours (Amone, CNK, JWH, Jai Field)

2:33:02 - ATG: Ashes Series tickets sold-out for Games 2 & 3

2:36:35 - Outro

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Lachlan Galvin has shocked us all with confirmation he has rejected a $5mil offer to quit the Wests Tigers; where will he end up? Spencer Leniu vs. JT, NRL to buy 33% of Super League, and a possible solution to the Origin eligibility debate as more Origin players defect from the Kangaroos… In NRL land the Panthers have shockingly sunken to their 5th straight loss, Jack Wighton cops worst hip-drop call ever, Parramatta cop 50-pt drubbing (again), and is Adam O’Brien set to be sacked?.. We end our episode with a wrap-up of the Super League Round 7 results and player movement rumours, as well as the Ashes Series being nearly sold-out, and the Women’s game to be scrapped from Vegas in 2026!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

01:17 - Episode Overview

03:15 - Clarkie’s “Good Guy of the Week” vs. “Who’s in Guildy’s Bin?”

07:04 - Tass throws Amy Shark into the Bin!

11:02 - Bunker Review: Lachlan Galvin will leave the Tigers; Where will he end up?

29:55 - Bunker Review: Spencer Leniu vs. Johnathan Thurston

41:57 - Bunker Review: NRL to purchase stake in Super League

46:02 - Bunker Review: More Kangaroos-defectors; Origin Eligibility Updates

55:06 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 6]

59:48 - NRL Round 6: Dolphins def. Panthers (Penrith lose FIVE IN A ROW!)

1:11:56 - NRL Round 6: Dragons def. Titans

1:17:57 - NRL Round 6: Roosters def. Broncos (Upset of the round)

1:24:23 - NRL Round 6: Sharks def. Manly

1:31:47 - NRL Round 6: Cowboys def. Rabbitohs (Worst hip-drop call ever?)

1:45:32 - NRL Round 6: Raiders def. Eels (Parra cop another 50-pt drubbing)

1:53:26 - NRL Round 6: Storm def. Warriors

2:00:38 - NRL Round 6: Tigers def. Knights (O’Brien to be sacked?)

2:11:54 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 7

2:17:21 - ATG: Super League Round 7 Results

2:19:14 - ATG: Super League signing news and rumours (TPJ, Amone, CNK, Sorensen, TMM)

2:25:35 - ATG: Ashes Series nearly sold-out; 2027 and 2028 IRL fixtures confirmed

2:27:00 - ATG: Women’s game to be scrapped from LV

2:28:00 - Outro

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The NRL want to control the agenda on Fox League, Channel 9 and the media? Payne Haas and Tino to defect to Samoa? Where to for eligibility rules for Origin and the International game? Perth Bears to remain in hibernation forever?.. Over to the NRL we are witnessing the unthinkable as the 4x back-to-back premiers suffer their 4th loss in a row, the Bulldogs remain the only undefeated team in 2025, Parra and Dolphins nab their first wins of the season, Raiders score the try of the year, Latrell Mitchell returns with a questionable game-winner, and much more!.. We end our episode with a wrap-up of the Challenge Cup Quarter Finals, as well as updates in the NSW Cup and QLD Cup competitions!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

03:40 - Episode Overview

05:44 - Bunker Review: NRL wanting to control the media

19:21 - Bunker Review: Payne Haas and Tino to play for Samoa; Eligibility rules debate

29:38 - Bunker Review: Perth Bears to remain in hibernation?

36:18 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 5]

38:25 - NRL Round 5: Raiders def. Sharks (Try of the year)

44:40 - NRL Round 5: Cowboys def. Panthers (Penrith lose four in a row)

53:10 - NRL Round 5: Rabbitohs def. Roosters (Latrell returns)

1:03:51 - NRL Round 5: Eels def. Dragons (Parra first win in golden point)

1:19:05 - NRL Round 5: Dolphins def. Titans (Dolphins first win of season)

1:26:06 - NRL Round 5: Broncos def. Tigers

1:33:40 - NRL Round 5: Storm def. Manly (Hughes and Munster show)

1:41:36 - NRL Round 5: Bulldogs def. Knights (Dogs remain undefeated)

1:54:07 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 6

1:58:44 - ATG: Challenge Cup Quarter Final Results

2:01:16 - ATG: NSW Cup & QLD Cup Updates

2:02:52 - Outro

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Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.

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Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].

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