Summary

In this part of the conversation, Rawiri and Sam discuss their plans for the podcast episode and their favorite rugby league teams. They also talk about their MyGM mode in the NRL and the trades they have made. Sam shares his strategy for building his team and the players he has retained. They also discuss potential trades and the salary cap. Overall, they have a lighthearted and humorous conversation about their love for rugby league. In this part of the conversation, Sam and Rawiri discuss the trades they made for their fantasy NRL teams. Sam shares his strategy of acquiring players who are tough and intimidating, while Rawiri focuses on building a team with creative flair. They discuss the trades they made for players from different teams, including the Tigers, Raiders, Roosters, Eels, and Panthers. They also talk about the importance of allowing young halves to play with freedom and creativity. Overall, they discuss the challenges and excitement of building a fantasy NRL team. The conversation in this part revolves around the performance of the Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla Sharks, as well as the potential of the Gold Coast Titans. The hosts discuss the impressive form of the Storm and their dominance in the competition. They also talk about the struggles of young players transitioning from high school to professional rugby league and the challenges they face. The conversation then shifts to the impact of injuries on teams and the role of turf in causing injuries. The hosts also touch on the difficulties of starting a podcast and the absence of one of the co-hosts. They discuss the need for a third person to balance the conversation and provide different perspectives. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the recent controversy surrounding Latrell Mitchell and the importance of supporting players who face adversity. The conversation covers the Titans, Kiwis, fullbacks, and the Dragons vs Cowboys game. The hosts discuss the Titans' signing of Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and David Fifita, as well as the potential starting fullback for the Kiwis. They also debate the qualities of different fullbacks and the importance of kicking in the game. The conversation then shifts to the Dragons vs Cowboys game, with a focus on the Dragons' performance and the struggles of certain players. The hosts express their frustrations with the Broncos and discuss the potential impact of player movements. They also mention the importance of coaching and the need for players to find their best position. In this final part of the conversation, Rawiri and Sam discuss the performance of players in recent rugby league games. They analyze the inconsistency of certain players and teams, express their frustrations with poor decision-making, and discuss the power rankings of the teams. They also share their experiences playing games like Mafia and Among Us. The episode concludes with a shoutout to the listeners and a reminder to support the podcast.

Chapters

00:00 Podcast Plans and Favorite Teams

03:50 MyGM Mode and Trades in the NRL

12:57 Building Sam's Team and Retaining Players

19:33 Discussing Potential Trades and the Salary Cap

28:38 Lighthearted Conversation about Rugby League

35:33 The Importance of Creative Flair

45:53 Building a Nasty Front Row

49:08 Signing Promising Players

53:37 Acquiring a Fullback

01:00:07 The Dominance of the Melbourne Storm

01:03:44 The Impact of Injuries on Teams

01:08:17 The Role of Turf in Causing Injuries

01:16:20 The Difficulties of Starting a Podcast

01:19:30 Supporting Players in the Face of Adversity

01:32:31 Titans' Signings and Kiwis' Fullback

01:35:46 The Importance of Kicking and Small Fullbacks

01:38:24 Dragons' Performance and Frustrations with the Broncos

01:50:39 Coaching and Finding the Right Position

02:06:37 Player Inconsistency and Frustration

02:13:34 Warriors' Struggles and Fan Support

02:18:07 Debating Golden Point

02:21:23 Analyzing Team Performance

02:26:13 Introducing Drink the Milgi

02:28:09 Practice Run's Team of the Week

02:31:03 Power Rankings and Team Movements

02:33:07 Games: Mafia and Among Us

02:38:45 Shoutout and Closing Remarks

Keywords

podcast, rugby league, MyGM mode, NRL, trades, salary cap, fantasy NRL, trades, strategy, tough players, creative flair, young halves, Melbourne Storm, Cronulla Sharks, Gold Coast Titans, rugby league, high school players, injuries, turf, podcasting, Latrell Mitchell, adversity, Titans, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, David Fifita, Kiwis, fullbacks, kicking, Dragons, Cowboys, Broncos, coaching, player movements, rugby league, player performance, inconsistency, frustration, decision-making, power rankings, games, Mafia, Among Us, shoutout, support