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The Cast Patrol

The Cast Patrol

"The Cast Patrol" with Mick, Age & Jimmy provides listeners with trending CAST news, terrible life advice and all the latest NRL, Horse Racing & Sports Talk. Each week they deep dive into controversial "Play on or Penalty" scenarios and answer unrestricted listener questions.For more CAST content and daily betting tips, be sure to follow @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms. BACK CAST, NEVER LAST. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:18

R360 Postponed to 2028: What Happens Next?...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/11/29

R360 is in chaos. The “global rugby revolution” has been postponed until 2028, leaving NRL stars like Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen stranded without contracts.We unpack how a billion-dollar competition promising world tours and massive paydays delayed before a single game was played. Will the NRL welcome the rebels back? Or is R360 officially dead before it even began?EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+)Sign Up Now: https://bit.ly/4rwLSzq00:00 Intro00:30 What is R360?01:00 Rugby Union World Cup 2027

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31:02

Melbourne Cup 2025 Tips & Preview, Half Yours to...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/11/02

Get ready for the race that stops the nation! In our 2025 Melbourne Cup Preview, we go through all the top contenders with form analysis, key stats, jockey changes, and the latest betting odds. In this bite-sized preview, we share our best tips, value plays and trifecta numbers you need to know before placing your bets.All our Melbourne Cup Day tips are on Unibet, access them now via the Cast Patrol Vault. Sign up using the link below!EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+)DOWNLOAD APP -

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26:04

Kangaroos Clean Sweep?, Pezet’s Two-Club Shock Deal,...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/10/21

The Ashes Series is here, with Australia set to face England at Wembley. We give our early thoughts on the Kangaroos' line-up — the stars returning, the new faces debuting, and what to expect from the first test.We also review Round 1 of the Pacific Championships, as the Kiwis outlasted Samoa in a finals-like clash and Fiji proved too strong for the Cook Islands. Then we preview Round 2, where Tonga finally enter the mix for the first time this year.To round things out, we recap all the latest from

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20:30

The Everest & Caulfield Cup 2025 Preview | Ka Ying...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/10/15

It’s the biggest weekend in Australian horse racing with The Everest and the Caulfield Cup. Proudly sponsored by Unibet, we break down both Group 1 races with our bite-sized preview, betting tips and best plays.Will Ka Ying Rising, the Hong Kong superstar, prove why it’s the favourite and justify the hype in The Everest 2025? Or will Jolliestar or Jimmysstar spoil the party?We switch focus to the Caulfield Cup, diving into the formlines, international raiders and whether Half Yours deserves to be

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41:32

NRL Grand Final Review: Reece Walsh Masterclass,...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/10/06

The 2025 NRL Grand Final is in the books and the Broncos are champions after breaking a 19-year drought. We review Brisbane’s victory over Melbourne, where Reece Walsh delivered a Grand Final masterclass with 1 try, 3 assists and a Clive Churchill Medal performance.We look into how Michael Maguire has now broken premiership droughts at multiple clubs and cemented his legacy as one of the NRL’s elite coaches. Meanwhile, the Storm suffer back-to-back Grand Final heartbreaks after leading by 10 at

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45:54

Who Wins the NRL Grand Final?, Broncos’ 19 Year...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/09/30

The 2025 NRL Grand Final is hereand it’s the Brisbane Broncos vs the Melbourne Storm. Can the Broncos finally break their 19-year premiership drought, or will the Storm continue their dominance?We preview the NRL Grand Final with our first tryscorer predictions, Clive Churchill Medal picks, key stats and betting plays. We also look back on the Prelim Finals, breaking down the second-half fadeouts from the Panthers and Sharks. Should Nathan Cleary have taken the shot for a two-point field goal

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49:48

Grand Final Revenge, Broncos to End the Dynasty?,...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/09/23

It’s Preliminary Finals week and both matchups carry Grand Final history — Storm vs Sharks (2016) and Broncos vs Panthers (2023). Will we see revenge from Sharks and Brisbane, or does Penrith’s dynasty push one step closer to five in a row?We break down the key stats, player matchups and tips for both prelims, including whether the Sharks’ red-hot form can topple Melbourne in their own backyard.In our semi-final review, we assess the Raiders and Bulldogs’ seasons after bowing out in straight sets

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31:55

NRL’s Most Influential Player?, Canberra Faiders,...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/09/16

Who is the most influential player left in the NRL Finals? It’s hard to look past Reece Walsh after his heroics for Brisbane. We review all the action from Week 1 of the finals – the surprises, lowlights and big takeaways – including the Raiders’ brutal crumble in the dying stages on Sunday.We then look ahead to Week 2 with two blockbuster clashes: Raiders vs Sharks and Panthers vs Bulldogs, as teams fight for a spot in the prelims.And for the racing fans, Jimmy lines up his Spring Carnival horses

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46:41

Predicting the 2025 NRL Finals: Straight Sets Exit?,...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/09/09

Finals footy is here and the storylines are endless. Are the Broncos actually a better side without Adam Reynolds steering them around? Did the Sharks get lucky with Nicho Hynes dodging suspension? We break down every matchup in Week 1 of the NRL Finals with game-by-game analysis, key stats and our tips. Plus, Jimmy names his horses to follow for the Spring Carnival and we play Start, Bench, Cut with three of the best wingers in the comp — Xavier Coates, Brian To’o and Mark Nawaqanitawase.EXCLUSIVE

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39:35

Top 4 or Bust, Walsh’s Secret Form Boost, NRL Round...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/09/02

Making the top four isn’t just important — it’s essential. Since the start of the NRL era, only eight teams have made the grand final from outside the top four and every single one of them lost.We also reveal the bizarre secret behind Reece Walsh’s red-hot form, backed by the stats from his past month with the Broncos.As always, we preview all the Round 27 action with our tips and predictions, dive into the fight for the final top eight spot between the Roosters and Dolphins, and debate whether

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41:02

Strange-r Things, Top Signings of 2025, NRL Round 26...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/08/26

Ethan Strange is one of the form players of the competition right now, can he force his way into the Kangaroos side for the upcoming Ashes tour?We break down the top signings of 2025, highlighting the best value buys and who’s exceeded expectations this season. As always, we preview every Round 26 matchup with stats, tips and predictions. Plus, we play start-bench-cut with three of the game’s brightest young halves: Ethan Strange, Blaize Talagi and Lachlan Galvin.CAST STOREBuy CAST Merch:

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40:26

Clear Your Friday Schedule, Raiders Real Test, NRL...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/08/19

Friday night footy doesn’t get better than this. A PSA to clear your schedule, with four of the top five teams go head-to-head in what could be the best night of NRL so far.The Raiders face their biggest test yet against the Panthers in a true measuring stick game to see if they’re the real deal. We also break down the most clutch players across the NRL in recent weeks and what makes them rise in the big moments.As always, we look ahead to Round 25 with our full preview, stats, predictions and

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41:48

Early Finals Teaser, NRL Round 24 Preview, Highest...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/08/12

Round 24 serves up an early finals teaser with the Storm and Panthers clashing in a potential grand final preview. Friday night brings another blockbuster as the in-form Bulldogs face the red-hot Roosters.Will Tino Fa’asuamaleaui become the NRL’s highest-paid player with a move to the Perth Bears. We preview every Indigenous Round matchup for Round 24 with our tips, stats and predictions. We debate whether the Roosters will regret signing Daly Cherry-Evans for 2026 with Hugo Savala and Sam Walker

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41:01

Here Comes the Riff, MUST-WIN Territory, NRL Round 23...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/08/05

Here comes the Riff as the Panthers have now won seven straight and are charging into premiership contention. Whilst it's must-win territory for a stack of clubs this week, with top four battles, finals spots on the line and the spoonbowl heating up at the bottom of the ladder.Doueihi delivered in a big way for the Tigers with a win over the Bulldogs, perfect timing with a contract extension on the table. We also dive into the wide-open Dally M race. Has anyone done enough to claim it, or is Tedesco

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51:48

Raiders Red Hot Run, NRL Round 22 Preview, Origin...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/07/29

The Raiders are flying and now chasing their 10th straight win — we break down how they've gone from last-place favourites to genuine contenders in 2025.We also preview all the action in Round 22 with our tips, key matchups, and team changes for the weekend. Origin and international eligibility is back in the spotlight after potential proposed changes — could we see New Zealanders and Englishmen play State of Origin?Plus, the NRL Bunker had a nightmare weekend with a string of controversial calls..

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46:19

Last-Minute Leka, Sea Eagles Stun Storm, Round 21...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/07/22

Leka Halasima is the hottest name in the NRL right now after his last-minute heroics against the Knights to steal victory. Could the Warriors’ powerhouse backrower be on track for Rookie of the Year?We also break down the upset of Round 20, with the Sea Eagles stunning the Storm thanks to their newly-formed attacking backline. Is it enough to push Manly into finals contention? As always, we run through our tips and predictions for Round 21 and answer your listener questions — including our first

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38:56

Final Stretch, Top 8 Analysis, The Galvin Gamble, NRL...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/07/15

The final stretch is here and we break down the run home. Who’s primed to lock in a top 4 spot, who’ll scrape into the 8 and who’s in danger of taking home the wooden spoon? We go through the ladder, form lines and make our predictions.Cameron Ciraldo has made a bold move at Belmore, axing Toby Sexton and handing the No.7 jersey to new signing Lachlan Galvin. Is it the spark the Bulldogs need or a gamble too far?Meanwhile, the Panthers have quietly won five straight and are building nicely towards

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18:51

State of Origin Game 3 Tips & Preview: The Series...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/07/06

State of Origin 2025 comes down to this: the series decider in Sydney. We break down everything you need to know ahead of Game 3, including key matchups, tactical changes and what each team needs to fix to claim the shield.We also lock in our tips for the game, first try scorer plays and Wally Lewis Medal predictions for the final game of the 2025 series.FREE NRL TIPS & ENTER TO BE OUR 18TH MAN(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing

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38:00

Walsh Nailed By The Hammer, NSW Blues Pick & Stick,...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/07/01

Tabuai-Fidow beats Reece Walsh to the Queensland fullback jersey for the Origin decider in Sydney — is it the right call from Billy Slater? Meanwhile, NSW stick solid with an unchanged lineup.We review all the round 17 action, including the game of the year between the Bulldogs and Panthers, a statement win from the Broncos over the Warriors and another breakout performance from Isaiya Katoa — is he a genuine Dally M contender?We also look ahead to Round 18 with all the tips, predictions, team

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29:12

NRL Rookie of the Year, When Will AJ Break the...

The Cast Patrol ·

2025/06/24

We break down the Rookie of the Year race for 2025 — will it be Iongi, Toia, Humphreys or Nawaqanitawase taking home the honours? We also look ahead to history in the making, as Alex Johnston edges closer to becoming the NRL’s greatest ever try scorer. When will he break Ken Irvine’s legendary record?Plus, we preview all the Round 17 action with key stats, tips and predictions, and finish off with your listener questions including who we think will be on the cover of the next Rugby League video

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