Ruck 'n Roll

After a summer of twirling our seventies cricketing moustaches and enthusiastically rubbing a red ball in our groin area, it's time to get real. Time to get our rucks in a row, our behinds in gear and our floggers in hand. ..Footy is Back, Baby! 

Armed with a mouthful of words, a fistful of opinions and a head full of you know what, the Ruck 'n Roll team will leave no turn unstoned to bring you a totally unique perspective on the 2026 football season. That's a cast iron promise from our iron carrying cast. 

This week we also talk the music of Wings. 

Bake a cake, buy a present and call the firies as Stephen J and Kev celebrate yet another birthday. By the way Peaky - that wish will never come true. 

Ruck ON!!!     

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

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Some very painful school memories kick off this episode, with the sting of the cane, the strap and the long wooden ruler echoing in the stories from four very naughty boys. But wait, there's more where that came from as discussion turns to the big news of the week: the Bardot reunion. On a more serious note, sports of all persuasions get the once over, including footy, T20 World Cup, the Moto GP, EPL and the Polish darts. 

On a musical note, as we use that term dangerously in this case, the chart for discussion comes from 4GR Toowoomba, February 1970. Stand by for a shocking revelation that may irreparably damage the very shaky musical credibility of one of the Ruck 'n' Roll team. We use the term team very dangerously there as well. Ruck ON!          

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If a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, then one member of the R 'n R ensemble is a weapon of mass destruction and he proves it beyond reasonable doubt when talk turns to the AFL State of Origin clash. It's self destruction at the T20 World Cup as the Aussies do a Bradbury - something they don't need at the Winter Olympics, where gold is easier to find than condoms. Speaking of that, romance is in the air as the R 'n R Love God reflects on his Valentine's Day activites.   

Musically, we take a deep dive into the music of Joe Cocker. Where does he rate? What are his best and worst songs?  

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

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It's Trouble with a capital T and yes, it does include the 1982 Lindsay Buckingham hit, but that's not all folks. Also on the menu is a Superbowl serving of Bad Bunny, a feast of T20 World Cup action, a slice or two of the AFL's financial pie and the Chef's Surprise is a little something from the Milano Cortina Games that might be hard to swallow. 

Musically, we visit February 1982 and the new romantics are making an impression.          

Kevin Hillier, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis, Mark Fine   

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If the expression 'Worming his way into your affections' was to be used in relation to any member of the R 'n R team, who would you think it would apply to? Find out in this illuminating, eventful and (as always) classy episode. 

Noah had enough trouble with two tablets. We have a panellist juggling sixteen a day! Who do you think that might be? Did someone say hypochondriac? Let's just say it is more Dachshundsen than Munchausen Syndrome. Wink Wnk! 

The boys let fly on the state of the AFL's State of Origin concept and musically - one of the great Aussie pub bands Hoodoo Gurus step into the spotlight.       

Alert the press, man the life boats and ladies and gentlemen, please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position and all carry-on luggage is stowed underneath the seat in front of you or in the overhead bins. Let's Ruck 'n Roll !!!

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No bells, whistles, marching bands or fireworks are needed to herald the return of the fab four for a new year of chaos, chatter, blather and whack. Bring on the tennis, cricket, Olympics and a World Cup or two, not to mention footy of all codes.

Whether based on fact or fiction, this quartet of talking heads, of various shapes, sizes and attractiveness, will pontificate, adjudicate and facillitate their views and opinions but never regurgitate, lacerate or educate. 

Forgive us our trespasses and lead us not into temptation or any form of plagarism.

Whoops! Anyone know a good lawyer?   

Kevin Hillier, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis, Mark Fine   

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'Tis the show before Christmas, the last for the year

The rundown resembles something you’d get from Ikea

Kevin and Ken will supply lots of banter

And Peaky’s built to be our resident Santa

The boys are full of cheek and good cheer

And plan a big finish to a bloody good year

So come all ye faithful and ripe

It’s the last time you get to hear all this tripe.    

That’s how we finish, we’ve run out of luck

The ending is obvious but who gives a Ruck ... ‘n Roll

'Til 2026

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year  

Kevin Hillier, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis, Mark Fine (absent - explained in the show)  

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As 2025 winds down, our fab four find plenty to get wound up about, including our favourite summer pastimes - cricket and eating sweets. The Poms might have served up another load of tripe but the RnR dessert trolley is laden with everything from fairy bread to Bombe Alaska. 

Thankfully, a distinct lack of unprovoked animal attacks for any of the panel this week. 

There is some F1 chat, cricket commentary analysis, golf talk and more.

 

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

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The Kangaroos may have slayed the AFLW Lions, cricketers with pink balls are poised to stampede the Gabba but the Ruck 'n Roll headline this week is the home invasion you won't read about in the papers or hear about on the nightly news.

We have the EXCLUSIVE inside story with graphic details of the invaders' entry via the bathroom window, ransacking of rooms and a full-on confrontation with the victim before fleeing via a front window.

This is the harrowing tale of Stephen (not his full name) a suburban septuagenarian set upon by a gang (for dramatic purposes two is a gang) of ... pigeons!

And you thought the dachshund story was hilarious. Wait 'til you hear this one. 

But wait, there is more - including some sensible sports talk. And in our food travels, we have reached the main course and feathers will fly and fry. 

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As the name of the show suggests, football is always in our thoughts and the AFL Draft and AFLW Grand Final are up for discussion, dissection and derision, as is Perth's two day hit anf giggle fest, or - as they called it - the First Ashes Test. Sprinkle in some EPL, F1 and golf then get ready for the main attraction. 

Our musical analysis is resting like a good eye fillet or a opening batsman with a dodgy back. Our attention turns to the second part of the RnR culinary expedition. The snacks have been cleared and it is time for the entrée. Let us start by affirming our stance on what an entrée actually is.    

Entrée in modern French table service - and for much of the English-speaking world - is a dish served before the main course of a meal.

There are two other definitions that may be handy as you digest this epiosde.  

Dégustation is the careful, appreciative tasting of various food, focusing on the gustatory system, the senses and high culinary art.

Disgusting is repulsive, revolting, offensive, repugnant, nauseating, abominable, and loathsome.

Bon appétit: Enjoy the show!!

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