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The League Scene

The League Scene is a weekly look at the NRL. AJ Lucantonio will be joined by Rhys Sullivan to look at the games of the week, the latest news and looking at the lower grades and the potential stars before concluding with our LOLCOW of the Week! One on One with AJ began in 2023 with AJ talking with the stars of the past and current faces in NRL media. This podcast is a one stop shop for Rugby League historians and lovers. If you have any inquiries - contact at leaguescenepod@gmail.com or AJ

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01:34:39

NRL Round 15 Review - Origin Period Chaos !

The League Scene ·

2025/06/16

This week, AJ and Rhys are looking back at the Origin impacted bye week. Round 15 saw plenty of thrills, spills as well as a shock thunder-storm.On the program this week we look at the Dragons collapse in the first half as the Sharks seem to find their mojo. We turn attention to the rise of the Titans and how one offload cruelled Manly’s game after a ruthless start. Is DCE the answer at the Roosters? The only place to see comprehensive analysis of his game play. We also have answers to the big AJ

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01:48:35

NRL Round 14 Review - Where to Now for Cronulla?

The League Scene ·

2025/06/09

AJ and Rhys react live to the announcement of the Origin teams and have a spirited debate over the inclusion of Ezra Mam… it is a contentious talking point and we’re the only podcast to present both sides of the argument.Onto club land, we look at the big comeback from Newcastle and debate whether the fans were vindicated by booing the team off the field. We also discuss how the comeback has saved Adam O’Brien while discussing the lack of finish from Manly in the second half. Friday saw Melbourne

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01:48:46

Origin I + NRL Round 13 Review: Hold the Damn Ball!

The League Scene ·

2025/06/02

AJ and Rhys are back, albeit a bit flat for another memorable instalment of the podcast. We recap all things State of Origin and the Women’s State of Origin and look at the changes QLD need to make for game 2 if they want any chance to save the series. Mainly, looking at the forward battle between Reuben Cotter and Corey Horsburgh and the changes needed.Onto the NRL scene, and there were wins for the Dragons, Storm, Cowboys, Sea Eagles, Warriors, Panthers and Raiders. We debate the major issues of

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01:25:16

NRL Round 12 Review: Bye Round Chaos

The League Scene ·

2025/05/27

AJ and Rhys are back to have a look at the shortened Round 12 of the NRL season.It’s been a crazy week; the boys look at all the carnage at Belmore with Lachlan Galvin arriving as Reed Mahoney and Toby Sexton look set to go out the door. We decide what the go is at the Bulldogs moving forward amid the off field signing chaos.The Dogs, albeit depleted struggled on Thursday night against the Dolphins. Isaiya Katoa and Francis Molo continue their strong run form as the Dogs outside of Josh Curran and a

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01:45:57

NRL Round 11 Review: Origin Team REACTION!

The League Scene ·

2025/05/19

AJ and Rhys have reunited to go through the Origin teams, we go through the controversial Terrell May omission and the big bolters picked by the QLD Maroons and NSW Blues. We then change tact to the Women’s Origin and debate Ali Brigginshaw’s future as a QLD Maroon. Plus, we make a mockery of Brad Donald’s decision to omit Olivia Kernick after she singlehandedly destroyed the QLD pack. Onto the NRL games, Parramatta were way too strong forNewcastle as once we again we hold Adam O’Brien accountable

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01:46:32

NRL Round 10 Review: Comebacks and Trainer Mischief!

The League Scene ·

2025/05/12

AJ and Rhys return to recap a crazy week of rugby league which saw the Bears return to the competition and comebacks galore in our great code of the NRL. We also saw a ruthless side put up the highest total of the regular season so far AND an onslaught of trainers spraying water on footys become big news.On the show today we look at Isaiya Katoa’s rapid rise, theEels blowing a golden chance to move off the bottom of the ladder, Newcastle blowing another winnable game, Klese Haas proving that he has

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01:41:05

NRL Magic Round Review: Embrace Chaos

The League Scene ·

2025/05/05

AJ is joined for the first time in two weeks by his trusty sidekick Rhys Sullivan to review the NRL Magic Round.On the show this week we recap the first Women’s State of Origin as well as all the festivities of the NRL’s version of the Met Gala. We analyse the Sharks fade outs, the Roosters strong return to form, Newcastle’s renewed attacking form and the Warriors revival led by their cheeky halfback.Also we reminisce on the brilliant bombed try by Jaydn Su’Aas the Tigers look very united for a team

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01:19:37

ANZAC Round Review: Sin Bin Madness

The League Scene ·

2025/04/29

AJ is again joined by Johnny Lew to recap Round 8 of the NRL season. A round that will be remembered for 18 sin-bins and a ‘crackdown’ on high contact.We also have a fun take on all the games this week including the Bulldogs first loss of the season over the Broncos. Some ANZAC Day fun for the Roosters as they tear apart the Dragons once again. We also rip the Newcastle attack apart for a second week in a row as the Warriors improvement is once again on show for everyone to see. We look at Souths’

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01:40:53

NRL Round 7 Review - Isaac Moses Free Zone

The League Scene ·

2025/04/22

AJ is joined by a new co-host this week. No we haven’t had acoup, Rhys is on assignment with his work so AJ is joined by Ramblings of a Saint podcast host Johnny Lew to recap the week that was in the NRL and in Super League.We look at every game closely with our eyes firmly set tothe State of Origin series as well as the Ashes tour at the end of the season.There is a lot of good natured banter with our friend from England and lots of laughs along the way.Join us as we look at rugby league from the

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01:56:22

NRL Round 6 Review - Galvin Chaos as Standard is Set

The League Scene ·

2025/04/14

AJ and Rhys return to a firestorm surrounding the contract future of Lachlan Galvin. We have a fierce debate about the role of controversial player-manager Isaac Moses in this and several other contract sagas.Away from that, we look at the Dolphins big win over Penrith as the Panthers have a serious fault in them. We also look at the win from the Dragons over the Titans as Fifita and Egan shine on the edges. We have fierce debate on the refereeing in the Roosters upset win over the Broncos as Rhys

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01:45:38

NRL Round 5 Review - How to fix the Short Dropout!

The League Scene ·

2025/04/07

AJ and Rhys are back once again to review a chaotic Round 5 of the NRL season. We had everything from crackdowns appearing to come and go, some great football, some indifferent football and some great laughs to be had along the way. AJ also has come up with a way to fix the short dropout! We analyse Canberra's great escape over the Sharks as we criticise how the Sharks are playing at the moment. What is Penrith's big problem at the moment as the Cowboys find their stride. We take a trip to

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01:38:15

NRL Round 4 Review - Bulldog Dominance + Major News...

The League Scene ·

2025/03/31

AJ and Rhys are back to review Round 4 of the NRL Telstra Premiership and we have a crazy week to review. We also have some major breaking news on the future of NRL referees and their current contract status'.On the show- South Sydney dominance as Penrith's premiership defence looks on shaky ground. Jye Gray - will he be the fullback or does Trell claim his 1 jumper back.- Gold Coast win two straight against a frustrated Roosters side. AJ casts his eyes on the problems in attack and praises

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01:49:37

NRL Round 3 Review - DCE's Decision + Stumbling Attacks?

The League Scene ·

2025/03/24

AJ and Rhys review a crazy round of rugby league which saw the high-scoring theme of the first two rounds completely disappear with attack seemingly going out the window. We also have a live reaction to Daly Cherry-Evans' explosive decision to leave Manly at the end of the 2025 season.On the show- Costly GF rematch for both sides with key men injured. Penrith's young halves deliver while Melbourne's pack delivers !- Warriors find a way to grind out a win while the Roosters attacking

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01:37:01

NRL Round 2 Review - Upset City Limits!

The League Scene ·

2025/03/17

AJ and Rhys return to recap Round 2 of the NRL season. There was lots of upsets this week, so if you won last week but lost unexpectedly, take our learnings from Round 1 and don't panic. Unless you are a Cowboy or Eels fan, then you scream silently.On the show!- Newcastle prove they can be a force despite the Brown news, we analyse what that means for Sharpe and KP as well as what is going wrong at Redcliffe.- Warriors get redemption in their home opener while Manly experience some dejavu from

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01:26:20

NRL Round 1 Review - Do Not Panic Under Any...

The League Scene ·

2025/03/10

AJ and Rhys recap the opening week on Australian soil! We live react to the Dylan Brown to Newcastle news, we wish we had his manager after earning $1.3 million a year for 10 years as well as the Taylan May return news, we have been consistent in our view on this and the verdict this week hasn't changed.Also this week:- Brisbane put on a masterclass in the middle as the Roosters search desperately for answers- Tigers attack stumbles but there's good returnees on the way as the Knights showed

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02:24:10

NRL 2025 Season Preview - Where Do Teams Stand?

The League Scene ·

2025/03/05

AJ and Rhys are back (albeit a little late) to preview the 2025 season. We have some wildly controversial takes and also some normal takes to look ahead to our amazing game returning this season!A massive thanks to our guest contributors once again this season for joining us and giving their thoughts ahead of the season! It's going to be a year like never before on The League Scene and we hope you can join us for all the action this year.

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00:58:15

NRL in Vegas Review: Green Shoots a Plenty!

The League Scene ·

2025/03/03

AJ and Rhys review the NRL's second adventure into Las Vegas.A crowd improvement of 5,000 has shown that there are green shoots a plenty but there are still many areas of improvement if the game is to grow internationally beyond Australasia and Europe. AJ and Rhys debate whether the Vegas program (should they keep four games) be spread across the Friday and Saturday night OR if they cut games.On the show- Canberra's depth put on a show as Jamal Fogarty's kicking game comes up trumps.- Warriors show

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01:26:33

NRL Pre-Season Challenge Week 3 Review: Swinging into...

The League Scene ·

2025/02/24

AJ and Rhys are back on the eve of Las Vegas to look at the third week of the NRL’s Pre-Season Challenge and how they are tracking on the eve of the NRL season which kicks off in the Sin City. There is so many selection talking points and takeaways from the trials that see each club on the brink. We also live react to the Raiders Las Vegas bust-up as an inflatable baseball bat sends us into hysterics.On the show - Penrith’s NSW Cup boys go to battle against Manly’s well rounded unit. We look at

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01:30:42

NRL Pre-Season Challenge Week 2 Review - Rookies Aim...

The League Scene ·

2025/02/17

AJ Lucantonio is joined for the first time in 2025 by co-host Rhys Sullivan to review the first full round of Pre Season Challenge matches.On the show- Stonestreet v Katoa while Raiders have some future dilemmas with the rise of future prodigies.- Iongi v Papalii gets interesting for the fullback jersey as the Knights halves crisis leaves more questions than answers.- What did we learn from the Dolphins and Warriors after beating up on their opposition who were playing their first trials.- Metcalf,

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00:49:01

NRL Pre-Season Challenge Week 1 Review

The League Scene ·

2025/02/03

AJ and guest host Aidan Edgecomb review the opening week of the NRL's third pre-season challenge.They look at the Warriors run-on side and the performance of Luke Metcalf as well as Sam Healey's rise to potentially become the 14 for the trip to Vegas. Also the boys praise Demitric Vaimauga's performance off the bench as the Warriors look for impact off the bench. The Sharks discussion focuses on their young guns as well as Tom Hazelton and the wing battle.The second game was more of a

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