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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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All Episodes

02:52:17

2025 NRL Train-and-Trial + Supplementary Player Analysis

The League Scene ·

2024/12/11

After the success of last year's episode, AJ and Rhys are back to analyse each club's train-and-trial prospects and those on supplementary deals (formerly development deals). We do warn it will be a lengthy episode. To make it easier, here are the best attached timestamps so you can fast-forward to a club of your choice to listen to our assessment on junior talent. 2:39 - Brisbane Broncos 21:28 - Canterbury Bulldogs 35:18 - North Queensland Cowboys 52:59 - Dolphins 1:07:18 - St George-Illawarra

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01:09:29

Internationals Review - Can England Push Australia as...

The League Scene ·

2024/11/18

AJ and Rhys return to make their assessment on the recent round of international rugby league.On the show today - We assess all the chaos of the NRL off-season! - We analyse how the Cook Islands and Fiji can improve their rosters ahead of the World Cup qualifiers and World Cup respectively. - The boys analyse PNG's rise as they assess whether they are ready to be accepted into the NRL - How can NZ rise to the challenge set by Tonga - How can Tonga rise to get to the levels of Australia and

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00:56:59

NRL Grand Final Day Review – Penrith enter the...

The League Scene ·

2024/10/07

AJ and Rhys cap off a successful but strangely predictableNRL season with a recap of a spectacular Grand Final Day. The boys celebrate the success of the Penrith Panthers as they celebrate four successive premierships, a feat that hasn’t been achieved since the greatest Dragons side that won 11 on the bounce. We look at the stars of the night including Clive Churchill Medallist Liam Martin. AJ again asks if Isaah Yeo is the greatest lock of the modern era after an under the radar grand final

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01:06:28

NRL Prelim Final - Off to the Big Dance

The League Scene ·

2024/09/30

AJ and Rhys review what was a chaotic preliminary final week in the NRL.On the program this week - NAS, will he or won't he play - we give our views before the judiciary handed down their sentence - Melbourne's spine going to work as Jack Howarth has his coming out party. - Roosters post mortem's - why there is hope in 25' - Penrith grind out a prelim win - how much does that take it out of them - Trindall takes the reigns at 7 - NRLW Semis Recap - NSW Cup GF Recap

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01:07:04

Finals Week 2 Review - Can Penrith and Melbourne be...

The League Scene ·

2024/09/23

AJ and Rhys are back to review the major talking points of the second week of the finals. We look at all the big moments that dictated the course of the season and saw the Cowboys and Manly eliminated. On the show - Braydon Trindall's coming out party - Nicho Hynes game management taking positive steps in the right direction - Cowboys first half struggles - Reflecting on Val Holmes' time as a Cowboy - Jeremiah Nanai's involvement questioned. - Redemption for Sandon Smith - Teddy's

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01:24:02

NRL Finals Week 1 Review - Will Panic Set in for the...

The League Scene ·

2024/09/16

AJ and Rhys are back to review a chaotic opening week of the NRL finals. On the show this week - Roosters sticking loyal to Sandon Smith amid calls to bring in Joey Manu - Penrith put together their best first half all year as they blitz the Roosters and AJ criticises Trent Robinson's bench rotation and praises Naufahu Whyte - Melbourne blitz Cronulla as Hughes, Munster and Grant run riot - The Hynes Impact - we analyse and see if it is truely his fault like the social media trolls tell us. -

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01:24:32

NRL Round 27 Review - Down to Eight + JAC Drama

The League Scene ·

2024/09/09

AJ and Rhys break-down the final round of this minor premiership year. Off the top, the boys quickly analyse the biggest issue in the game after the drama surrounding Josh Addo-Carr's road-side drug test, we look it all angles. Also on the program - Brisbane post-mortems, what is needed as the Storm blow the Broncos off the park - SPOON BOWL! Parramatta play for their lives as the Tigers wave the white-flag - The debut of Mr Nawaqanitawase as the Roosters battle prep for the Panthers as Souths

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01:32:31

NRL Round 26 Review - We're in Spain without the "S"...

The League Scene ·

2024/09/02

AJ and Rhys review a chaotic round of football as the playoff picture becomes clearer.On the program - Cowboys defensive concerns amid Melbourne's B Grade putting on a show. - Manly showing they are a force to be reckon with - Jarome Luai's emergence as a controlling half - Dragons' finals chances coming to an end - Brisbane's home implosion as the PHINS go rising - Cronulla's 22-4 collapse as SJ goes off into the sunset - Newcastle ain't dead yet in this NRL race -

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01:38:10

NRL Round 25 Review - How to fix the NRL Bunker

The League Scene ·

2024/08/26

AJ and Rhys recap a dramatic week of rugby league. The boys have an open revolt against the NRL Bunker after a week of inconsistent approaches in regard to foul play. The boys also review the big results of the weekend. The Tigers have a big upset over a fluterring Manly, the Warriors have a reason to be upset after the weekend's loss. Rhys gives praise to the Broncos while the boys challenge Penrith's title credentials. They also give a ruthless post mortem of Souths' 2024 campaign

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01:35:22

NRL Round 24 Review - Latrell's Last Chance at Souths?

The League Scene ·

2024/08/19

AJ and Rhys recap one big week of rugby league as they examine all the big issues. AJ tells the case of Latrell Mitchell, how Souths have failed both their team and Latrell by failing to take a stronger stance on disciplining their star number 1. We also reviewed the rest of the weekend which saw wins to Melbourne, Manly, Roosters, Dogs, Cowboys, Tigers, Dragons and Sharks. We also look at Round 4 of the NRLW, before we examine the race for the finals in the KOE NSW Cup and the Hostplus Cup in

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01:34:30

NRL Round 23 Review - Bite Club!

The League Scene ·

2024/08/13

AJ and Rhys review what has been a drama filled week of footy. We recap all eight games, answer the key questions in the game and look at the second tier results and performances. We also examine the media defences of Kyle Flanagan's alleged bite before he fronted the judiciary as well as analyse the incident in question. They also investigate the Panthers defensive inefficiences after allowing 34 points to lowly Parramatta.

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01:46:53

NRL Round 22 Review - The Craziest Season just gets...

The League Scene ·

2024/08/05

AJ and Rhys recap one chaotic week of rugby league. We pay tribute to Shaun Johnson's retirement and his amazing contribution over the last decade as well as the news of Kasey Badger's "ban" on officiating Souths matches. The boys recap the week that was in rugby league, including some defence optional games as AJ has no cause for panic despite the Roosters defensive panic. We also put Rhys under the microscope for the Broncos recent woes, we also look at the other matches as the

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01:36:59

NRL Round 21 Review - How to Correctly Use Your Bench...

The League Scene ·

2024/07/29

AJ and Rhys are back together as they recap Round 21 in a way that they know how. The boys review a sketchy win for the Wahs over the Tigers as they again rip on Andrew Webster;s bench rotation (he's not the only one we go after) as well as Stefano Utoikamanu's decision to leave. We review the Storm's win over Parra and the return of one C. Munster. Super Saturday saw wins to the Bulldogs as Rhys is raging over Brisbane's performance, the Cowboys as the Sharks middles earn criticism

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01:07:00

NRL Round 20 Review - AJ Takes the Reigns as the...

The League Scene ·

2024/07/21

AJ hosts solo with Rhys away on assignment for work. AJ casts his keen eye on all things rugby league, thankfully for him, he gets to put any thought he wants out there, unchallenged. Thankfully, he is smart and won't say anything too outrageous. He debates the big issues in the game including the big returns of Nathan Cleary and Adam Reynolds. A massive lower grade report sees the return of young stars and veterans as well. We send our best to Lewis Murphy after yet another cruel injury

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00:50:13

Origin II Review - Moses' Second Coming sees NSW Lift...

The League Scene ·

2024/07/18

AJ and Rhys lick the wounds of an explosive Origin decider from Suncorp Stadium. We review every controversial moment including the NRL's own Malice at the Palace which saw a smorgasbord of fines handed out today. AJ praises all the Blues but has special mention to Isaah Yeo while Rhys pinpoints where Billy Slater went wrong including omitting Dave Fifita. Mitch Moses shone but will miss the remainder of 2024 with a bicep injury, it also opens a debate if Nathan Cleary wins back the NSW 7 given

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01:24:51

NRL Round 19 Review - Which Teams are UnderAchieving ?

The League Scene ·

2024/07/14

AJ and Rhys review a big week in footy. Despite the limited games, we go in detail on the big issues, including wins to the Dolphins, Sharks, Titans, Dragons and Manly. The debuts of some great young talent, plus debate which teams are underachieving in 2024. We debate Tom Turbo’s best position as well as David Fifita’s show to Billy Slater. We recap the NSW and QLD Cup and the Australian Schoolboys squad for 2024. As well as concluding with our LOLCOW of the Week.

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01:42:24

NRL Round 18 Review - How Do You Set Up a Field Goal ?

The League Scene ·

2024/07/07

AJ and Rhys recap the Origin III teams as Rhys rages at the QLD selections. The boys recap Round 18 as only they can and look at the goings on in the state based competitions of the NSW and QLD Cup.

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01:40:30

NRL Round 17 Review - Slip n Slide Footy Stumbles Some!

The League Scene ·

2024/07/01

AJ and Rhys review a wet n wild weekend of footy. Some teams had great difficulty adapting to the slippery conditions as Origin restings took a toll on some. We discuss the Sharks mid year demise, Canterbury’s improved defence. The problems facing Brisbane’s forward pack, the re-emergence of Te-Marie Martin as well as the Knights finding the right Pryce for their attack. We dissect Parramatta’s improvement despite the recent form slump as well as praise and criticise Canberra’s performance against

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00:41:54

Origin II Review and Women’s Origin Decider Review -...

The League Scene ·

2024/06/28

AJ and Rhys are mixed as their states shared the spoils in Origin this week. Origin II sees Payne Haas finally stand tall at Origin level while Mitch Moses shines. Rhys is critical of the QLD selection room and urges changes for the decider. Women’s Origin sees QLD win over a pitiful NSW effort on Thursday night. We analyse Evania Pelite’s great individual effort, especially defensively while looking at how NSW lost the game.

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01:23:30

NRL Round 16 Review - Wahs Implode as Manly Forget...

The League Scene ·

2024/06/23

AJ + Rhys review a big week in footy. They start with a comprehensive review of the U/19’s Origin as the stars of tomorrow strut their stuff. They quickly turn to the Storm’s professional win over the Phins as they praise the second coming of Tyran Wishart. Super Saturday saw the Titans massacre the Wahs, leading Rhys to question whether 3 Titans stars can fit in the same backline as both hosts go in on what’s going wrong across the Tasman. AJ celebrates the Roosters going into the top 4 with a

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