Forwards and Backs

Shortly after last weeks episode, Sydney was placed into a two week lockdown which means the boys have provided this weeks episode over Zoom once again. The boys discuss the Blues emphatic win against Queensland holding them scoreless at Suncorp Stadium for the first time in history. They talk about how the Ronaldo Mulitalo ineligibility came about while also discussing how Nathan Cleary's injury could impact Penrith's Premiership chances.

Devastatingly and with regret, the boys have not made it to Queensland for their State of Origin trip to watch game two. The boys amongst the controversial high tackle decisions and new transfer news, discuss Origin II as they begin to prepare for watching at their homes as opposed to being at the game.

With Aaron currently in Europe for the Euros 2020, friend of the podcast Matt Carter steps up to the plate as the boys provide their Origin wrap up along with discussing all that occurred in Round 14. Boyd Cordner and Brett Morris have announced their retirements while the Bulldogs happen to get a long awaited victory on the Queen's Birthday against the Dragons.

Both State of Origin sides have been announced and the boys dissect the lineups as well as make their predictions for the game. The game has controversially been moved to Townsville and Aaron gives his strong opinion on that matter.. The Rabbitohs bounce back in Indigenous round while Manly cop a 9-0 penalty count against them in a questionable refereeing performance by Ben Cummins. Jonty and Aaron also hear midway through the podcast that an up and coming star is off to a Sydney club.

Fresh off the press, we learn that George Williams is heading back to England effective immediately as the boys dissect what is really going wrong in Canberra. The Broncos pull off an emphatic win over the Roosters but it is all overshadowed by the questionable refereeing performance which saw Victor Radley placed on report five times. The Storm continue their incredible run of form while the Panthers put 56 on South Sydney who yet again concede 50+ points. The boys also discuss the devastating loss of Bob Fulton.

The whole controversy of Magic Round was the implementation of Sin Bins and Send Off's for high tackle and the boys delve right into that to give their opinions. Adam Reynolds finally makes his decision regarding his future and Jonty celebrates as the first ever 'Big Guy Meat Pie' crosses over the white line.

The Bulldogs got smoked on the weekend and the boys are not happy about the team list that Canterbury have put together for Magic Round. Both Munster and Grant are out while Adam Reynolds returns with Ryan Papenhuyzen on the extended bench. The boys discuss the issues with the bunker's decisions in the Eels vs Roosters match and also talk about Josh Addo-Carr's record breaking six tries in the Storm's massive win 50-0 over South Sydney.

The boys are aroused by Zac Cini's insane mullet as we wrap up Round 8. Aaron announces his huge concerns for the Raiders as they have a must win match this week. The boys discuss the Roosters alarming amount of injuries, their Premiership threats thus far and who they have as their 1-7 for the NSW Blues in the upcoming State of Origin Series.

The boys are happy this week as Canterbury finally get a win and boy are they excited. The idea of potential expansion comes up while both Aaron and Jonty are against the idea of conferences. They discuss the Cowboys upset against the Raiders, the Broncos current shambles, the Townsend and Dearden signing to the Cowboys, and Aaron brings up the idea as Matt Burton as a potential smokey for the NSW side.

Storm were the topic of conversation about their questionable dealings with HIA's for big name players Cam Munster and Harry Grant. Along with this, there were four similar tackles on the weekend that all resulted in four different outcomes which makes the boys question the consistency of the referees. The Raiders and Titans fall to disappointing losses while the Sea Eagles are flying high as Tommy Turbo returns.