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Welcome to episode 73 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Mark Geyer - Penrith and New South Wales rugby league icon - joins Martin Devlin on the podcast, recapping round five of the NRL season. How have Penrith fallen off a cliff? Why are the Bulldogs off to such a good start? Where are the Warriors at? MG answers those and more.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of Glass Half Full, offering their thoughts on a variety of NRL clubs and their starts to the season. Will Lachie finally offer the Warriors some praise, as they currently sit inside the top four?
• Matt Gunn is OH SO POSITIVE about his BULLDOGS who are 5-0. He also talks about other key fixtures of late in the NRL, and a bit of rugby union and Formula One as well.

All that and much more!

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Join Martin Devlin on the DSPN, as he chats Super Rugby Pacific round 8 action with longtime Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson. The Chiefs kicked the round off with an impressive win over the Reds in the wet, while the likes of the Blues and Moana Pasifika secured contrasting wins to further boost their finals hopes. Marty and Tony discuss the tactical decisions and pivotal moments that defined all five games, and the impact of weather conditions. Special focus is given to the Blues' strategical approach against the Hurricanes, the brilliance of Beauden Barrett, and MP's resurgence. Tony also touches on life as a commentator and what it's like calling two games on successive nights in different towns.

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Welcome to episode 72 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Martin Devlin is joined by Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson to review round eight of Super Rugby Pacific. The Blues are in the winners' column again with a tight victory over the Hurricanes - are they back? It's also time to celebrate Moana Pasifika who came from behind to hammer the Waratahs.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh present their very popular Super Rugby POWER RANKINGS. Marty's right on the Blues wagon, Lachie won't write off the Waratahs just yet, and the conversation even touches on how the equator affects goal kicking.
• Geoff Parkes from The Roar in Melbourne provides an Australian perspective on Super Rugby. Geoff's been warning rugby fans to stop praising the Aussie sides, and wait for a good chunk of the season to play out before proclaiming their return.

All that and much more!

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Every Friday to wrap the week on the DSPN, host Marty Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh present Feedback Friday/Comment Corner! It still has two names this segment... get used to it. Together they work through comments from listeners on the DSPN YouTube channel, and discuss/answer/applaud/criticise them as best they can. This week they discuss All Blacks captaincy, the Blues' Super Rugby Pacific finals chances, the Warriors form in the NRL, and more. Can Lachie admit the Warriors are playing well? Probably not...

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Every week on the DSPN, host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of What Has More Chance Of Happening, where they work through a selection of sporting events coming up on the weekend and provide predictions. Today they discuss the likes of Super Rugby and NRL matches, the Warriors' top four chances, and the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix.

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Join DSPN host Martin Devlin as he chats to Greg 'Marto' Martin - the former Wallabies fullback and current Triple M radio host - as they navigate their way through a whole heap of sport on this weekend. The pair first talk about Brisbane radio ratings and daylight saving ending, before tucking into Super Rugby Pacific action - specifically the top of the table clash between the Chiefs and Reds in Hamilton. Marty and Marto also discuss NRL, the expected AFL crowd at the Collingwood-Carlton match on Thursday, and much more.

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Welcome to episode 71 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Marty shares his thoughts on news that Auckland has pulled out of hosting the next America's Cup regatta. Was Auckland ever in the running? What's the deal with all these political figures saying they cared and really tried to bring it here? Marty discusses all.
• Greg Martin - Triple M radio host and former Wallabies fullback - previews Super Rugby and NRL this weekend, talks radio ratings, and touches on wild AFL crowds.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh debate five separate sporting topics on the Tight 5, including the possibility Aaron Smith and Richie Mo'unga suit up for the Anzac side against the British and Irish Lions, more revelations around Liam Lawson's axing from Red Bull, and more.
• Miles Davis is back talking NONSENSE! Including his Dragons and Hurricanes in the NRL and Super Rugby respectively, old football fan stories, and the Sex Pistols.

All that and much more!

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On the DSPN today, host Marty Devlin is joined by legendary All Blacks loose forward Murray Mexted, to cast an eye over the best New Zealand midfield options for 2025, as well as Super Rugby Pacific action from round seven. Together Marty and Mex talk about the great Kiwi midfield duos, Rieko Ioane's chances of keeping the black 13 jumper, and possible options should he be replaced. Could Leicester Fainga'anuku be a midfield option when he returns to New Zealand ahead of the Rugby Championship? They talk about the nuances of the second-five and centre positions and how different body types and skillsets are required for the two roles. Marty and Mex also discuss Moana Pasifika's win over the Crusaders, the Hurricanes bouncing back against the Waratahs, and much more.

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Today on the DSPN, host Marty Devlin welcomes on rugby league royalty! Former Kiwis, Manly Sea Eagles and Queensland coach Sir Graham Lowe. They talk all things NRL after round four of the 2025 season, with a focus on the Warriors' entertaining 26-24 win over the Wests Tigers. Sir Graham reckons the Tigers were the better side, and that Warriors coach Andrew Webster will be concerned about a couple of things. They also chat about individual efforts for the Wahs including halfback Luke Metcalf.

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Welcome to episode 70 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• New Zealand rugby league icon Sir Graham Lowe joins Marty Devlin on the podcast to review round four of the NRL season, with a focus on the Warriors' 26-24 win over the Wests Tigers across the ditch. The Warriors are 3-1 with the bye this coming weekend - a handy position to be in - but does the result flatter them a bit?
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of Glass Half Full, working through a selection of NRL clubs, including the Canterbury Bulldogs, Melbourne Storm and Dragons, and assessing their seasons so far.
• Matt Gunn is back being POSITIVE about EVERYTHING!!! Mainly his Bulldogs and their 4-0 start.

All that and much more!

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