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The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast

Welcome to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: “The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”. Join your hosts Tass, Clarkie and Guildy every week as they take the discussion of Rugby League to another level, delving into the hottest topics from the NRL, Super League, international game, women’s game, lower grades, and much more, also bringing you exclusive interviews from current players, ex-players and others involved in ‘the greatest game of all’.

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01:43:17

Episode 171 | “Will the real contenders please stand...

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/08/04

At this point the 2025 NRL Premiership could be won by any club… Wild weather or not, Round 22 saw some major upsets and close-calls that have put every club on notice with five weeks remaining… In our ‘Bunker Review’ we discuss the NRLs ill-timed tweak to the Rookie of the Year criteria! We end the episode with the Super League Round 20 results and transfer news, as well as Super League expanding to 14 teams in 2026, the NRLW Round 5 Magic Round results, and the Warriors NSW Cup 14-game win-streak

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02:14:32

Episode 170 | "So the Panthers are fifth now..."

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2025/07/28

Panthers resurrection from last spot two months ago to 5th spot after winning 7 straight puts the NRL on notice, Raiders win 9 straight to maintain pole position, Canterbury’s attack unlocks, Storm lose Jahrome Hughes at worst time of the year, Mitch Moses changes the Eels fortunes, and much more… In our ‘Bunker Review’ we discuss the poor reception to the new Rugby League 26 video game, and the appointment of Kevin Walters as Kangaroos coach for 3 games only, as well as what he should do to deal

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01:59:57

Episode 169 | “None of the Top 4 teams are convincing...

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/07/21

The race to the Top 8 is whittled down to 10 teams with faint hope for the Tigers and Knights who sit just outside that bracket… The boys discuss the (not-so) convincing Top 4 in the NRL at the moment, the threats of the Broncos and Panthers, the upward form of the Sharks, Sea Eagles and Dolphins, and the red lines through the bottom teams… There is also a massive discussion surrounding the threat of the rebel ‘Rugby360’ competition designed to shake the core of Rugby Union which will also affect

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01:36:35

Episode 168 | "Phase Three: Run-Home to NRL Finals"

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2025/07/14

The run-home to the NRL Finals is officially underway with Origin in the bag for 2025. The boys also analyse Mal Meninga’s predicted Australian Kangaroos Starting XVII for the Ashes Series at the end of the year, as well as the coaching merry-go-round between the Kangaroos, Titans, Knights and even the new PNG NRL club… (there may even be another Galvin rant in this ep)! We end the episode with the Super League Round 18 results and ladder update, and the NRLW Round 2 results!——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 -

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01:54:13

Episode 167 | "I don't care, I paint the town red"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/07/09

The Queensland Maroons regain the Origin Shield after winning the 2025 Series 2-1 over the NSW Blues... The Sideline Story panel give their immediate reactions to the game in another late night edition episode and they are not happy… The episode concludes with a review of the NRL Ladder after 18 rounds, Round 17 of the Super League, and Round 1 of the NRLW.——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro 05:50 - SOO Game Three Decider: QLD def. NSW (24-12)51:57 - Exclusive: The difference between Madge and Laurie1:02:20

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01:42:51

Episode 166 | “The Top 8 won’t change in the next ten...

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Tass and Clarkie analyse the lineups for the Game 3 State of Origin Decider with huge changes for the QLD Maroons, as the NSW Blues pick and stick… In the NRL, Tass predicts the current top 8 will not change over the next 10 weeks, the panthers are back as their defeat of the Bulldogs goes down as one of the best games in recent memory, Raiders top the NRL Ladder for first time in 22 years, Warriors lose Metcalf, Knights lose Ponga, Dolphins sign Selwyn Cobbo, and so much more! We end the episode

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02:01:33

Episode 165 | "You can ring my bell, ring my bell"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Clarkie explains the Rabbitohs new ‘ringing of the bell’ tradition on game-day, as well as the inside scoop into Mitch Moses’ injury at NSW Blues camp… The boys discuss the ARLC’s new power over the match review committee, whilst panning the gutter-journalism from the WA media and their views on rugby league… In the NRL, Alex Johnston is only 6 tries away from greatness as the boys discuss how he should be celebrated if he breaks the all-time try-scoring record, Tigers look to bring in Sexton,

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01:59:34

Episode 164 | “Nobody likes blaming the Referee,...

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/06/18

The Queensland Maroons level the 2025 State of Origin Series 1-1 as the Sideline Story panel give their immediate reactions to the game in another late night edition episode, as well as analyse the Fox Sports player ratings… In our Bunker Review segment, the boys discuss the Billy Slater vs. Aaron Woods drama… We end the episode with a wrap-up of Round 15 of the NRL and Round 14 of the Super League.——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro 02:28 - Episode Overview03:41 - SOO Game Two: QLD def. NSW (26-24)50:02 -

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02:06:14

Episode 163 | "DCE dropped, Galvin the Bulldog,...

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2025/06/09

Billy Slater makes massive calls on his Game 2 QLD lineup as DCE and Fermor are dropped for Horsburgh, Capewell (and even Ezra Mam), as the NSW Blues are forced to replace Mitch Barnett due to a season-ending injury… Mal Meninga being named the inaugural Perth Bears coach causes a merry-go-round with Bennett, Fittler, Cam Smith and Brad Arthur all caught up on the ride… In the NRL, Lachlan Galvin made his Bulldogs debut, Josh Papalii became the most capped Canberra Raider, Adam Reynolds joined the

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01:30:45

Episode 162 | "Anything can happen in the second half...

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/06/02

We’re at the halfway point of the 2025 NRL regular season and the off-field drama is just as hot as what is happening on the field… Will the Top 4 change? Are Newcastle the worst team in the comp? Big problems brewing at the Brisbane Broncos? Will Penrith save their season? AJ on the cusp of NRL try-scoring glory, Wayne Bennett coaches his 950th first-grade rugby league match, The Player Transfer frenzy rumour-mill, and much more… We end our episode with the Super League results for Round 13 and

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02:03:51

Episode 161 | "Advantage NSW Blues"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/05/28

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

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02:21:18

Episode 160 | “If Cleary dominates at Origin he’ll be...

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2025/05/19

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

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02:29:59

Episode 159 | "The Greatest Round of NRL ever?"

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2025/05/12

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

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01:40:48

Episode 158 | “Nobody predicted...

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/05/05

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

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02:15:15

Episode 157 | "Eighteen sin-bins in one round is...

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2025/04/28

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,

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02:37:27

Episode 156 | "Bulldogs the benchmark, Galvin the...

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/04/22

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

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02:28:43

Episode 155 | "Hate me lad I'm eetswa, but don't be...

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/04/14

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

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02:04:14

Episode 154 | “The Rugby League world has frozen over”

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/04/07

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

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02:28:49

Episode 153 | "Parra don't need Moses, they need Jesus"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/03/31

A massive deep-dive into DCE’s contract fiasco, where he will end up in 2026 and who will replace him at Manly… The head-high crackdown giving off 2021 Magic Round vibes that we predict will ruin Round 5 of the 2025 NRL Season… Jacob Preston an Origin bolter?.. & the return of the Ashes Series between Australia and England for the first time in 22 years!.. Over to the NRL we are experiencing 2012 vibes as the Bulldogs top the ladder as the only undefeated club this season, the Eels languished at

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01:26:08

Episode 152 | "Will DCE actually leave Manly this time?"

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2025/03/24

Clarkie takes over the reigns as host as him and Guildy discuss the explosive news that DCE will leave Manly at the end of 2025… The boys also discuss the NRL Round 3 results before heading into our fan-favourite “Bunker Review segment” where Guildy blind-ranks halfbacks.——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro02:00 - Episode Overview03:00 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week vs. Who’s in Guildy’s Bin?04:30 - DCE to leave the Manly Sea Eagles?07:23 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 3]08:55 - NRL Round 3:

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