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PODCAST

The 85s Poddy

Hosted by washed-up coaches Dave Hutchens and Nathan Lawrence, we’re joined by weekly guests to discuss the ins and outs and Auckland under 85kg footy on the official, un-official Auckland 85s Pod. It’s about the action on the field as much as the yarns off it.

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00:29:15

Episode 35 - Xavier McCluskey

The 85s Poddy ·

2022/05/18

This week Hutch is solo with Raiders winger Xavier McCluskey, we touch on the last minute win over the Bombers and the last second loss in the Shooey. Xavier also explains the challenges with hosting a court session with a flat inspection the next day. We go round the grounds and pick some winners for the weekend.

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00:49:34

Episode 34 - George Witana

The 85s Poddy ·

2022/05/10

This week Hutch and Smurf chat to George Witana from the new Rifles Bombers team, we find out how they put the team together, as well as some "admin" learnings off the field. We go around the grounds and catch up on the infamous "Whas Wags" pre game winery tour and humbling of the Pikeys by Eden.

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00:49:35

Episode 33 - Freddie Cashmore

The 85s Poddy ·

2022/05/03

This week Rhodders and Hutch catch up with the new kids on the block as Freddie Cashmore from the Ponsonby Pikeys gives us an insight into the newest team into the Auckland 85s Grade. It's clear the Pikeys aren't here to take part they are here to take over and not afraid to step on a few toes in the meantime. The boys also review round 1 and make some picks for the upcoming weekend.

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00:40:54

Episode 32 - 2022 Season Preview

The 85s Poddy ·

2022/04/27

This week Hutch and Smurf preview the teams for the year, and cover some of the burning questions...Who are the new kids on the block? Is a bird bath still ok at a Courty? The boys then make some predictions for the year and have a crack at finding some winners in week 1.

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00:43:02

Episode 31 - AJ & Wheels

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/08/12

This week the lads are joined from the deep south by pioneers of the Carisbrook Bush Pigs, Manager AJ and Coach Wheels. We discuss how they managed to get started creating 85s in Otago and building a culture within the mighty Bush Pigs and how their campaign is going. We review the previous rounds national cup and gear up for a big round upcoming.

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00:59:56

Episode 30 - Scott Waldrom

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/07/27

This week Dave and Smurf are joined by ex All Black Scott Waldrom, we focus on his involvement in the club game and his journey to playing 85s for Avalon and plenty of yarns along the way. We preview the upcoming rounds of the national cup and get the inside oil on the teams involved

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00:27:13

Episode 29 - Auckland Final Preview

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/07/21

This week the boys are joined by Corka and AI the skips from the Debt Collectors and Squids as we preview the upcoming final at Colin Maiden, we talk through the prep, the players and most importantly what Sunday may bring for each team.

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00:43:56

Episode 28 - Dezzy Larsen

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/07/14

This week Smurf is joined by special guest hosts James Hackett and Jamie Whalley as we host Dezzy Larsen who is running the cutter with the Debt Collectors. We preview the upcoming Semi Finals while debating the big issues like does Drum N Bass fizz you up pre game or do you prefer a few lyrics and Dezzy makes a case for Speedos in the post game showers.

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00:43:56

Episode 27 - Ben Kara

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/07/07

This week the boys are joined by Waiheke skip Ben Kara, he gives us an insight into footy on the island, and Waiheke's entry back into the grade and behind the scenes look at the best footy day out in Auckland from "The Rock". We keep up to date with latest results as we head into the final round and get the calculator out for Rhodders to see how his Old Boys can make the Semi's.

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00:59:48

Episode 26 - Jonny Neary

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/06/30

This week the boys catch up with Jon Neary, ex Squids player and now Legends Coach. We get to know his rugby journey from Prems to 85s and back again, get some tips on shredding for 85s and differences between the grades. The usual review and preview of the week, and we discuss 85s Wrestlemania, aphrodisiacs and the perfect night out after a game.

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00:51:44

Episode 25 - Tom Barker

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/06/23

This week the lads are joined by Eden's halfback Tom Barker, he talks through his journey round the world, from London Irish to the Eden Lizards. He gives some insight into what it takes to win a National Cup. We review the previous round full of last minute wins, boat races and court sessions before previewing this weeks games including the Calamari Cup & Speights shield game between Hustlers and Squids.

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00:55:17

Episode 24 - Josh Fisiiahi

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/06/15

This week the lads are joined by MOB coach and proud Marist man Josh Fisiiahi. We chat about his rugby journey and his part in revitalizing the 85s culture at Marist. We go around the grounds, and preview the coming week. With 80% of the teams still vying for a Semi Final spot it's all on for young and old this week.

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00:46:52

Episode 23 - Sam Knowles

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/06/09

This week Dave n Smurf are joined by stalwart of the grade Sam Knowles, with over 250 games in the grade and 2 championships and still flying the flag for West Auckland we get an insight into the glory days of the grade and what still gets him turning up to footy. We review the Speights field day and preview the up coming week.

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00:40:33

Episode 21 - Rory Cavanagh

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/05/26

This week the lads are joined by Rory Cavanagh from the Pak Taipians, we hear about his time playing in the states, signed out of school and then his journey to the big time of 85s. A quick recap of last week including Rhodders nude lap and then a preview of the 85s Field day at Colin Maiden this weekend.

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00:45:27

Episode 21 - Jono Willis

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/05/19

This week the fellas are joined by Raiders stalwart Jono Willis, we find out what it takes to win three banners and pick the scabs off some of the 85s war stories from College Rifles. We hear about the big upset in the Shoey Vuitton and Rhod and Hutch lay some big bets on the line ahead of their clash this weekend.

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00:36:20

Episode 20 - Mike Hester

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/05/11

This week the lads are lucky enough to be joined by pioneer of the National Cup from the NZR Mike Hester, we hear the insights of how the competition was born, plans for the future and some of the learnings from year one! We go around the grounds and review last weeks games and preview some big match ups as we gear up for Friday night lights.

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00:34:29

Episode 19 - Corka

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/05/05

This week the lads are joined by Skip of the Debts Cory Rakich. We hear about his journey through the grade and how such a clean cut guy ended up at the DC's and cover off winning the Speights Shield in the weekend. We review the weekends games and then get into previewing some of the big match ups including the inter varsity game between the DC's and the Squids.

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00:39:20

Episode 18 - The Pilot

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/04/28

This week the lads are joined by 2020 cult hero "The Pilot" we cover his rise to fame and journey in the grade before reviewing the first round, learning a very valuable lesson around bringing the trophies to games. We finish off with a preview for the weekend and some rapid fire.

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01:00:32

Episode 17 - Season 2021 Preview

The 85s Poddy ·

2021/04/14

This week Smurf and Dave are joined by new fulltime Pod member Rhodders to preview the season ahead, the comings and goings of each team and the current state of the nation. We also cover off gambling controversies, the Shoeey Vuitton and Taniwha G Bangers.

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00:26:03

Episode 16 - National Cup Final

The 85s Poddy ·

2020/11/03

Finals week! This week Dave and Smurf are joined on the pod by the respective skippers of the Eden Lizards and Varsity Squids, Joel Taylor and Andy Ireland. We chat about what its taken to get to this point and fizz levels ahead of the final at Eden Park.

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