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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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02:34:58

Episode 100 | "For the Fans"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/08/01

Somehow some way, Clarkie, Guildy and Tass reached 100 episodes! It is a celebration of three seasons of growth in the rugby league community, and what better way to celebrate than sitting with a few Akasha and Rusty Penny beers and bringing our loyal fanbase LIVE onto the show to ask our boys any and every rugby league question they wanted! Below are the topics the boys discussed with their fans - and a big thank you to you guys and girls who joined us, we appreciate you! Here's to another

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02:03:10

Episode 99 | "Cronulla and Parra won't make the eight"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/07/24

In our penultimate episode to our milestone 100th, the boys make some bold predictions after another crazy week of road-to-finals footy! Will the Warriors and Cowboys crack the top 4? Will Sharks and Eels miss out on finals footy altogether? Will the Knights be the smokeys and snatch a finals spot? Are the Tigers destined for back-to-back wooden spoons? We then head ‘Around The Grounds’ for the Semi Final results in the Challenge Cup for what was a double upset, as well as the Round 1 results in the

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02:05:21

Episode 98 | “The Road to Finals Footy begins now”

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/07/17

A sobered up Clarkie makes his return for a huge episode this week as the road to the NRL Finals heats up now that State of Origin is over. Mathematically 14 teams can qualify for the Top 8, however the boys whittle it down to 9 teams who could realistically crack a spot. The boys also discuss drama in the head office for the Tigers (again), the in-form teams of the comp in the Panthers and Warriors, and all the drama reeling from the Eels controversial victory which saw three huge suspensions, not

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02:05:55

Episode 97 | “If only they hadn’t choked in Game One…”

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/07/12

Tass, Guildy and Clarkie delve into ‘what could have been’ as the Blues avoid a Series whitewash after dominating the Maroons in Game III of the 2023 State of Origin Series. The boys recorded this episode immediately concluding the match dissect all the key moments of Game III, the inaccurate player ratings from Fox Sports, a recap of NRL Round 19, how NRL clubs cheat the salary cap, the Super League Round 18 results, and a shoutout to our mates over in the NSW Police Blues Mens and Womens Origin

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01:50:56

Episode 96 | "The battle for the spoon has just begun"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/07/03

Finally an establishment of order for the NRL ladder as the Bulldogs, Dragons and Tigers make it a 3-way battle for the (un)coveted wooden spoon for 2023... The boys also dissect the mass changes for the NSW Blues for Game III of the already-decided State of Origin Series, as well as the minor changes for the QLD Maroons. NRL Round 18 and Super League Round 17 are also covered in this week's episode! —— Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, check out our sponsors, or

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02:06:36

Episode 95 | "The NRL Ladder still means nothing"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/06/27

A juggernaut episode this week after drama galore in the NRL! Ben Hunt agitating for a Dragons release, Justin Holbrook SACKED, Reece Walsh GUILTY for swearing at referee, Luke Brooks signs with Manly, Adam O’Brien set for the sack, Jarome Luai public enemy number one, Turbo out for the season, Cowboys the dark horses, Roosters cooked, and the Women’s Origin 2-game series furore! We also head “Around The Grounds” for the Super League Round 16 results, the fate of Josh McGuire, health update on Zane

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01:33:25

Episode 94 | "Dynasty Vibes"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/06/21

“Not dejected this time, just pissed off” - Guildy after the Blues lose the Series… Tass, Guildy and Clarkie dissect the Queensland Maroons’ back-to-back Origin Shields after taking out Game II of the 2023 State of Origin Series. The boys recorded this episode immediately concluding the match and had A LOT to say about the might of QLD and the future of the NSW Blues! —— TIMESTAMPS: 03:05 - Channel 9 is horrible at covering Rugby League! 08:15 - QLD Maroons defeat NSW Blues: 32-6 10:15 - Dissecting

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02:16:10

Episode 93 | "What is Freddy thinking?"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/06/13

State of Origin Game 2 is approaching as the boys dissect the QLD and NSW lineups with mass changes made for both teams, particularly for the NSW Camp with Nicho Hynes dropped and Mitch Moses elevated. The boys also explore the possibility of Wayne Bennett coaching the NSW Blues which causes a massive rift! NRL Round 15 follows the Origin talk with plenty of on and off-field drama involving Luke Brooks leaving the Tigers, Shane Flanagan to head coach the Dragons, and two 50-point thrashings, as well

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02:00:46

Episode 92 | “Who replaces Nathan Cleary?”

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/06/05

The boys start the episode with their fan-favourite “Bunker Review” segment: Nathan Cleary is ruled out for Origins Game 2 and 3, Will the NSW Blues halves change? Who will replace Jai Arrow and Tom Gilbert for QLD? The Queensland Women win Game 1 of their Origin Series, and record TV ratings for State of Origin for both the men and women! NRL Round 14 is also covered with Alex Johnston climbing the all-time try scorers tally, Dylan Brown arrested and Jason Ryles turning down the head-coaching role

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01:02:08

Bonus Episode | "Queensland always find a way to win"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/05/31

A dejected Tass and Guildy give their immediate thoughts on the Queensland Maroons victory over the NSW Blues in Game 1 of the 2023 State of Origin Series - recording their first bonus episode this year straight after the conclusion of the match. —— TIMESTAMPS: 03:05 - QLD Maroons defeat NSW Blues: 26-18 07:30 - Dissecting the key moments of Game I 36:20 - Akasha MVP 3-2-1’s: Origin Edition 39:40 - QLD Maroons Player Ratings 48:10 - NSW Blues Player Ratings —— Click the link to follow us on

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01:35:21

Episode 91 | "Simply the Best"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/05/30

We pay tribute to Tina Turner - an icon in Rugby League and pioneer for ushering in a new era for the sport - as the boys give their final word before State of Origin Game 1 for this week’s “Bunker Review Segment”. Latrell Mitchell is ruled OUT and the boys analyse his replacements in Stephen Crichton and Matt Burton, more injury clouds over some key Blues players as QLD escape training unscathed. Backlash over NSW’s “alternate” jersey, Adelaide as a neutral venue as it struggles to sell-out, and

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02:25:23

Episode 90 | "Redemption Round and Origin Lineups......

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/05/23

The Game 1 State of Origin lineups are out and the boys inspect the Blues and Maroons teams with a fine comb in this week’s “Bunker Review Segment”, analysing the debutants, the non-selections, backs v packs, and our Game 1 predictions! NRL Round 12 aka Redemption Round also gave us the most exciting round this season which saw the bottom 4 teams win their matches and all 4 QLD teams lose their’s amongst a major week of refereeing controversies! —— TIMESTAMPS: Intro~ 03:30 - The Rusty Penny Brewing

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01:47:54

Episode 89 | “Dragons are a basket case this season”

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/05/16

In preparation for State of Origin, plenty of players stood up in Round 11 to snatch a spot as the Panthers return to their dominant ways, the Rabbitohs continue their premiership-favourite form, the Raiders win 5 in a row, the Warriors get a massive wrap for their new play-style under Andrew Webster, but the Roosters and Dragons cop some serious flak for their current form and off-field dramas! We also head “Around The Grounds” for the Super League Round 12 results! In our fan-favourite “Bunker

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02:04:57

Episode 88 | "Wayne Bennett the GOAT"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/05/09

Magic Round serves up another great edition of the concept as Wayne Bennett reaches his 900th match as an Australian first-grade coach with an upset Dolphins victory, the Rabbitohs prove again their premiership credentials, Latrell Mitchell a protected species? The Dragons set to sack Hook? Turbo playing injured (again) and the future of Magic Round in Brisbane! We also head “Around The Grounds” for the Super League Round 11 results and the first-ever bull pitch-invader! In our fan-favourite “Bunker

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02:26:28

Episode 87 | "The Salary Cap and Transfer System is...

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/05/02

Tass is back for an absolutely drama-packed episode of Rugby League this week! The NRL is impossible to watch live overseas, Sam Walker to leave the Roosters? Josh Schuster to the Tigers? Souths the Premiership faves? Nicho Hynes the best halfback in the game? Hynes over Luai for the NSW Blues? Tigers claim their first victory over the back-to-back Premiers! We also head “Around The Grounds” as Tonga are set to tour England in October in a 3-test series & Major announcements for the NRLW and

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01:06:42

Episode 86 | "The Greatest Comeback in Australian...

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/04/24

Clarkie and Guildy do it without Tass again as Round 8’s ANZAC Day matches make this week’s episode much shorter than usual! The boys cover the already-played games with the main talking point surrounding The Dolphins record-equalling comeback against the Titans to etch themselves into Australian Rugby League history, as well as the Rabbitohs victory over the Panthers proving to be the best game of 2023 (so far)! This week’s Bunker Review segment sees a double preview of the Traditional ANZAC

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01:55:41

Episode 85 | "We don't need Tass"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/04/18

Clarkie and Guildy take the reigns without their co-host Tass who is away in Japan (insert sad-face here). Clarkie ditches the Super League’s ‘Around the Grounds’ out of protest as the boys cover a whacky Round 7 of the NRL, dissecting Jack Wighton’s decision to retire from rep footy, Nicho Hynes a certainty to make his Origin debut, Jarome Luai’s hair-pull fiasco and still no clarity around hip-drop tackling! In our fan-favourite “Bunker Review Segment” the panel discuss: If current NRL players

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02:00:35

Episode 84 | "Define a Hip-Drop Tackle"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/04/11

Tass “farewells” the Sideline Story panel as NRL Round 6 saw up-roar with the crackdown on the hip-drop tackle in another exciting week of rugby league! Penrith and Melbourne continue their rise as the Broncos suffer their first defeat in 2023, Wests Tigers remain winless as the mid-strength teams prove to be impossible to tip! We also head “Around The Grounds” for Super League Round 8 as Warrington and Catalans top-of-the-table clash proves ! In our fan-favourite “Bunker Review Segment” the panel

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02:06:20

Episode 83 | "Are the NRL Powerhouses back?"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/04/03

Round Five of the NRL continues to surprise us as the competition marks the closest it has been on record since 1908! Easts, Penrith and Melbourne return to their dominant ways, Canberra suffer the 50-point curse, Brisbane’s 5-0 record comes at the expense of Tigers 0-5 record, Hip-drop tackles cause a stir, and the Bulldogs mark a famous win with the return of Josh Reynolds! We also head “Around The Grounds” for Super League Round 7, the return of Thomas Mikaele to the NRL, and the NRLW signing

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02:18:21

Episode 82 | “2023 Rugby League is the gift that...

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2023/03/28

Seven from eight NRL matches decided by 12 points or less makes this season the closest ! The Western Sydney Grand Final lives up to the hype, the new Brisbane derby makes history, Brooks to be dropped? Manly and Dogs robbed? Nicho Hynes the Messiah returns! We also head “Around The Grounds” for Super League Round 6 and some updates for NSW & QLD Cup! In our fan-favourite “Bunker Review Segment” the panel discuss: Why the NRL is so even in 2023, Joseph Suaali’i defecting to the ARU, and could

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