East Got Game - An Unofficial NBL1 East podcast

The King's Birthday Long Weekend meant no NBL1 East games an hence no EGG regular episode! Instead we have a great interview with James Toohey aka The Shot Doctor from Canberra Gunners. Toohey takes us from his humble beginnings in Belgium to the USA and back to his success with the Gunners. 

Lachy is joined by special guest co-host James Mullan from Waratah on VCR. 

The boys cover:

NBL1 East discussion points:

• CoE graduates
• More late signings
• Heritage round or fashion week? 
• Turnaround teams

EGG GOTW - CC Crusaders vs. Bankstown Bruins (Men)

Lachy is joined by special guest co-host, Olivia Douglas from the Sutherland Sharks.  This episode covers: 

NBL1 East discussion points:

• Albury-Wodonga Men get their first win!
• Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Men defeat Canberra 
• POTW - Newcastle’s Nicole Munger 
• Sutherland - Five double headers + a trip to Canberra in the last seven weeks

Plus 

Game review of Sutherland Sharks vs. Central Coast Crusaders (W) with Olivia providing her exclusive perspective. 

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Unfortunately Lachy was unavailable this week, so we hosted a spontaneous Instagram live with a couple of our best EGGS - Caleb Fogarty and Hamish Salburg. 

We cover Round 7, possible records set by @jaz_shelley and @will_cranston, the fire power of @northern_suburbs_basketball and @bankstownbruins women and giving our flowers to @em_lytle24 @nathaniel.477. 

We also gently hint that @lochlan.hutch and @alexdelaney have a career in broadcasting and their is always a seat for you 😏

Discussion Points:

 Huge NBL1 East signings making an immediate impact, including the return of William 'Davo' Hickey! 

Bankstown Bruins vs. Sutherland Sharks men a foul affair 

EGG GOTW: Bankstown Bruins vs. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (W)

Discussion points: 

Illawarra Hawks men restricted players - rules explained

Praise for the top 5 teams in NBL1 East right now

EGG GOTW: Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Comets (M)

Lachy and Squin answer some discussion questions provided by fans before reviewing the very close and entertaining game between Hornsby Ku-Ring Gai Spiders and Maitland Mustangs women. They then share a pre-recorded interview with Issy Morgan (Norths Bears).

Huge episode after an eventful Rd 3 of NBL1 East 2026. Lachy is joined by guest co-host Robbie Clayton, colour commentator/analyst for the Hills Hornets and co-creator and host of Throwback Hoops podcast. The boys cover:

Discussion points: Coacch Matty K steps down from Albury-Wodonga Bandits HC, Kone  and Heal returns to NBL1 East, Norths women set the record straight

EGG GOTW: Hills Hornets vs. Albury-Wodonga Bandits (men)

NBL1 East representatives in the WNBA Draft!

Game reviewed: Norths Bears vs. Albury-Wodonga Bandits Women 

Athletes Interview: Zoey Miller (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles)

The Easter Long Weekend meant no NBL1 East, but Mandrell Worthy was kind enough to find time for a special 2 on 1 interview. 

Learn about his experience in Africa and how he landed with the Newcastle Falcons in this episode.