Playing & Simple

00:00 We kick things off with a game of Sparts! (sport darts)

05:26 We review the Playing & Simple Cup and look forward to Round 1 of the NRLW.

20:44 We go through the teams named for mens State of Origin Game 3.

29:35 We talk Lions (British & Irish).

39:26 Harvey brings some F1 news and Lachie explains it in Rugby League terms.

45:00 We play one of our favourite games.

50:56 Your weekly shield updates (Rugby, NRL, NRLW, AFL).

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00:00 Harvey brings a new darts-themed game into the fold.

08:10 We come to terms with the Blues defeat in Game 2 of the mens State of Origin.

16:35 We talk all things NRL and look forward to this Friday's 'Playing & Simple Cup' between Harvey's Sea Eagles and Lachie's Tigers.

24:35 Harvey highlights some of NRL's most exciting and prolific try scorers.

28:45 We send our congrats in the world of Basketball, Golf and of course Mount Isa Rugby League.

34:25 We discuss how a draft could work in the NRL.

40:39 We get pumped up for the impending arrival of the British and Irish Lions.

44:36 We keep the hype alive for the Australian Finska Championships and our 'Gazelle gang'.

46:11 We provide your weekly AFL and NRL shield updates.

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Simply the Guest this week is Ant Robinson! A football (soccer) fan from way back, Ant has had a storied career behind the camera working across multiple sports and networks. Currently playing a key role in Stan Sports coverage of the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour, Ant has previously worked at Fox Sports and the A-League, helping to bring to life some iconic Australian sporting events, including the Matildas' 2023 Home World Cup campaign. He also shares one of the all time stories that features the Webb Ellis Cup.

00:00 Intro.

02:04 Ant's origin story as a sport fan.

06:59 Going to the World Cups to watch the Socceroos.

14:28 Wanting to work in sport.

20:25 Working with the Matildas in 2023.

30:15 Working with the Wallabies at Stan.

54:08 When Ant had the Webb Ellis Cup at his house overnight.

57:23 A fun little quiz-based game!

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It's our 50th episode!!!

00:00 Lachie plays a special 50th episode themed game with Harvey.

19:05 We talk mens State of Origin Game 2 as it is game day.

26:40 We get stuck into all the weekly NRL action.

44:25 Harvey tells Lachie about the twins coaching different teams in the AFL.

49:38 Harvey hypes up the upcoming Grand Final in the Mount Isa Rugby League competition, with a twist...

54:27 We get across where things are currently at in the NBA and NHL finals.

59:53 We offer you a ripper deal to join our team for the upcoming Australian Finska Championship.

01:03:13 We provide your weekly AFL and NRL shield updates.

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00:00 Lachie asks Harvey for his 'Mount Rushmores' of various sport categories.

10:26 We talk through all the selection drama for mens State of Origin Game 2.

23:54 We re-live some of the incredibly rugby league things that happened this round of NRL.

34:08 Lachie delivers a theory and a callout regarding his beloved Wests Tigers.

37:11 We discuss the very positive and negative news out of Australian soccer.

42:04 We wrap all the tennis action from the singles finals at the French Open.

48:32 Harvey provides a solution to the strange scheduling of the World Test Championship in the cricket.

53:11 We provide your weekly shield updates in the AFL and NRL.

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00:00 A fan favourite game gets a run.

07:25 We wrap Origin game 1 in the mens and game 3 in the womens.

24:25 A team list Tuesday Lachie Galvin update.

31:33 We congratulate our Matildas on recent wins and highlight another extraordinary element to the recent Champions League final.

35:00 Harvey highlights some key upcoming fixtures for the Socceroos.

37:13 Harvey details some big drama from the weekend in the F1.

42:36 We question the Super Rugby on a few things.

47:58 We toss up candidates for the Kangaroos coaching gig with Mal Meninga expected to land the Perth role.

54:30 We wrap things up with our weekly AFL and NRL Shield updates.

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It's Origin Game Day!

00:00 We put a State of Origin twist on one of our favourite games.

09:56 We preview Mens State of Origin Game 1 and Womens State of Origin Game 3.

21:41 We talk all things NRL, particularly the latest in the Lachie Galvin saga.

42:46 We celebrate our Aussies doing us proud in European Soccer.

52:01 We acknowledge the start of the French Open in the tennis.

54:19 Harvey gives kudos to some NBA Award categories.

01:02:17 Harvey makes a Rugby League team out of beer brands.

01:08:31 We start to question next year's Enhanced Games.

01:11:24 We provide your weekly NRL and AFL Shield updates.

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Welcome to the first edition of The Big Don't Argue, where we gather 2 passionate fans that sit on opposite sides of a contentious issue.

Joining us today is Bloke in a Bar producer Matty 'the Waterboy' Buxton and leader of the Roosters Chookpen, Brendan 'Haynesy' Haynes.

Matty, a diehard Rabbitohs man, supports Souths' push to move into Allianz Stadium. Haynesy despises it. Who, if anyone, will come out on top?

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00:00 In honour of Dane Gagai playing his 300th NRL game, Harvey quizzes Lachie on other players who have returned to their former clubs.

05:22 We celebrate the NSW Women's side winning this year's Origin series, and go through the teams for Game 1 in the Men's.

26:58 We talk all things NRL, including the Bulldogs triumphs and the Broncos on and off-field woes.

39:53 Harvey proposes a rule for the NRL to adopt from the AFL.

46:19 We react to Maddi Levi's incredible try saving tackle in the Rugby 7s.

48:42 Lachie rebuts our new NBA 'haters'.

54:30 Harvey shows Lachie a potential AFL 'draw' song.

57:43 Lachie asks ChatGPT to describe every AFL club in one word.

01:03:27 We provide your weekly shield updates in the NRL and AFL.

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Simply the Guest this week is Kat Haddad! Those in the Rugby League world will know Kat for the brilliant work she does on Rugby League Guru's podcasts, as well as various roles with Souths. If you're a soccer/football nut, you'll know Kat for her work on the coverage of the iconic 2023 Womens FIFA World Cup, as well as the work she does with some A-League clubs. We are so grateful she made the time to pop next door and record a poddy with us!

00:00 Intro.

02:30 Kat's origin story as a fan of sport.

06:50 Kat's move overseas and time living in Spain.

11:50 From Spanish soccer to Australian Rugby League.

18:40 Future hopes and goals.

22:50 The 2023 FIFA World Cup.

27:00 The state of Football in Australia.

31:10 Kat's role in creating the first women's Lebanon national Rugby League side.

34:56 Kat's family connection to the Bears.

39:50 Wrexham coming to Australia.

43:03 GAME - Perfect Partners (with Rugby League Guru)

51:52 Kat's 2025 NRL predictions.

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