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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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01:40:17

Episode 179 | "Something in the Toilet Water"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Rugby League is the winner, but in a more accurate way the Brisbane Broncos (and Queensland in general) are the winners!… Reece Walsh will go down as one of the best to ever claim the Clive Churchill Medal in another come-from-behind victory for the Broncos who, lead by future coaching great Michael Maguire, have finally broken their 19-year premiership drought… Broncos also claimed the NRLW and the NZ Warriors claimed the State Championship in front of the highest ever TV audience in Australian

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02:15:17

Episode 178 | “Streak Killers vs. Seasoned Finalists”

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2025/09/29

The stage is set… After the Brisbane Broncos ended the Penrith Panthers streak (and arguably their dynasty) in the dying moments of an incredible Preliminary Finals match, as well as seeing the Finalist Specialists in the Melbourne Storm knock-off the Sharks to enter their 11th Grand Final under Craig Bellamy, we are in for an insane NRL Grand Final in 2025!.. The boys cover the prelims as well as give an extensive preview of the upcoming NRL GF and their predictions for who will win and the Clive

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01:38:28

Episode 177 | "Out the Backdoor"

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2025/09/23

The Sharks and Panthers have managed to knock the Raiders and Bulldogs out in straight sets respectively as all eyes turn to the Final Four clubs left in the race for the 2025 NRL Premiership! As we preview the Prelims, we ask: Can the Panthers write another chapter in the dynasty or will the Broncos end the streak? Can the Sharks continue their underdog story or are the Storm willing to go one better from last season?... We also discuss the changes to the NRL Finals schedule, and preview: the Super

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01:50:29

Episode 176 | “One of the craziest games of rugby...

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2025/09/15

Broncos defeating Raiders 29-28 in Canberra for a Prelim spot was one of the most insane games of rugby league ever played! From the Reece Walsh headbutt, to the incorrect Hudson Young sinbin, to the Pat Carrigan suspension, the 18mins of Walshie brilliance, the equaliser, Extra time, Golden Point, disallowed tries, field goals, the list is insane! Not to mention the casualty ward the Bulldogs copped against Melbourne despite the game being decided in the dying minutes, the Panthers slapping the

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01:55:40

Episode 175 | "Every finals game could be an upset"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/09/08

In one of the most unpredictable NRL Finals Series in recent memory, the panel preview Week One with Melbourne hosting Canterbury, and Canberra hosting Brisbane in the Qualifying Finals, with Cronulla hosting Easts, and NZ hosting the 4x Premiers in Penrith for the Elimination Finals… The Sideline Story MVP Awards are also hosted in this week’s episode, with our 5th annual MVP recipient crowned, as well as TSS Team of the Year and Club MVPs!——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro04:46 - Episode Overview06:15 -

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01:56:20

Episode 174 | “When there’s one round left, who cares...

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2025/09/01

Raiders locked in (and Minor Premiers for the first time since 1994), Storm and Bulldogs locked in, Broncos, Sharks and Warriors fight for 4th, Panthers locked in, Roosters and Dolphins fight for 8th, Knights and Titans fighting off the Wooden Spoon… and only one round to go before FINALS FOOTY!… The panel also discuss Adam O’Brien’s departure from the Knights, Brandon Smith’s criminal charge updates, and who we think will win The Sideline Story MVP Award next week… Around the Grounds, England Rugby

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01:36:13

Episode 173 | "All the neutrals want to see the...

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/08/25

10 does not fit into 8, and with two rounds remaining in the NRL regular season it is clutch time for the race to the 2025 NRL Finals Series! On this week’s episode, Clarkie and Guildy crunch the NRL Ladder numbers, and also discuss the firing and hiring of the GC Titans coach, as well as the criminal charges against Brandon Smith… Round 25 of the NRL was another insane round with multiple try of the year contenders and a flipped script for the finals run home.——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro07:10 -

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01:51:43

Episode 172 | “Grant played them like a violin; Payne...

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/08/18

We apologise for missing last week’s episode but the boys are back!… With three weeks to go in the NRL there are still some twists and turns, but the fact of the matter is that 11 clubs are genuinely still in the running for premiership glory in 2025! Round 24 of the NRL saw Harry Grant play Penrith like a fiddle, Dragons cruelled by another obstruction call blunder, Tino to become highest paid player, Manly giving up, and much more!… Also plenty to talk about ‘Around the Grounds’ with Hull KR set

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01:43:17

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

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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...

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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"

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

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"

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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,...

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

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"

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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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