In this episode we talk about all of the major stories across the world of rugby league including Wayne Bennett hiring Graham Arnold as a goal kicking coach, who will blow the viking horn in Vegas, and the potential new rule change. We all discuss the Bulldogs proposal of names on the back of players jerseys. Finally, we preview the two trial games for this weekend and share our thoughts on some interesting player selections.

00:00 Intro/catchups 

08:15 Celebrity Viking Horn

11:30 Player names on jerseys 

14:20 Wayne Bennett hiring Graham Arnold

19:45 New rule change

22:05 Dylan Brown

23:56 Kayne West and Luka Doncic

25:35 NRL Trials

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In this episode, we discuss Dylan Brown’s manager saying he is wanting a $1.2million contract and where we think he may end up. We break down the Jarome Luai injury and discuss how we think it occurred. We also share our thoughts on Emre Guler joining the Dragons instead of Matt Lodge, the Nines Premier League which happened over the weekend and the BBL14 Grand Final.  

00:00 Intro/Catchups

09:20 Nines Premier League 

12:20 Jarome Luai Injury

16:22 Dylan Brown

20:22 Emre Guler Dragons

23:05 Cricket

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In this episode, we talk about the Dylan Brown situation and Matt Lodge getting denied from the Dragons. We discuss our desire to be involved in the Australian national Kho Kho team at the 2028 Olympics and what it would mean for us to represent the nation. We finish off by ranking some of our favourite places and time to have a beer. 

00:00 Intro/Catchups 

08:45 Dylan Brown 

12:41 New Years Resolutions

14:30 Cricket and NFL

16:30 Matt Lodge 

19:50 Kho Kho

25:30 Global League 

27:35 Haaland 

28:33 Best Beers

31:02 Nines Premier League 

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Welcome back for 2025! Our episodes will now be dropping 6AM Wednesdays on all podcast platforms and YouTube. In this episode, we talk to the boys from Naturally Cooked Sunscreen. They share there story so far, and discuss the highs and lows of starting a business; there is also plenty of dribble in between all that. Use code: shortboys in the checkout for 10% off on their website. 

00:00 Intro/Catchups

12:27 The Startup of Naturally Cooked

25:25 Quitting Their Jobs 

33:28 Getting Into Stores

39:52 Goals Moving Forward 

50:52 NRL 2025 Predictions

56:52 Random Sporting Chat

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Apologies for the audio on this episode, Matt forget to click record & his employment will be reviewed. 

For our final episode of the year, we discuss our pitch for the new PNG team to be called the PNG Short Boys. We also give our thoughts on the Ezra Mam punishment, where Leo Thompson may land, and what some teams need for Christmas. We will be back mid January, thanks for the support this year. 

00:00 Intro/catchups 

03:30 PNG Short Boys 

11:47 Cricket

18:87 Ezra Mam

23:45 Leo Thompson

26:00 George Burgess Noosa

30:40 Christmas Presents for NRL teams

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In this episode, we sit down with Retro Rugba Leeg and chat all things about past, present, and future NRL jerseys. He breaks down his passion for jerseys and how it all started, as well as his progression on social media. We also discuss the major talking points across the league including the new PNG team, Terrell May’s comments, and Reece Robson signing with the chooks. 

00:00 Who is Retro Rugba Leeg 

05:35 2025 Favourite Jerseys 

09:50 Sponsor Integration 

16:08 Player Names On Jerseys 

18:35 Trendy Jerseys 

22:25 Adidas 

23:45 Retro Rugba Leeg Buying and Selling 

38:39 Reece Robson Signing & Roosters

45:30 Terrell May 

48:50 2025 Predictions 

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In this episode, we discuss all of the major talk points across the NRL including, Laurie Daley being appointed as the NSW coach, Jack Bird’s new position next year, and the Knights stack of halves and hookers. As always, we give some life updates and have some random yarns. 

00:00 Intro/Catchups 

07:26 Australian NFL/NBA players 

11:18 Laurie Daley NSW coach 

14:55 Jack Bird 2025 

16:42 John Bateman & Rabbitohs 

19:05 Jonah Pezet & Knights Halves 

22:45 Josiah Pahulu 

25:05 Cricket 

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In this episode, we talk about all the major headlines within the world of rugby league, including Ben Hunt signing with the Broncos, Lachlan Illias signing with the Dragons, and Ray Stone’s new neck tat. 

00:00 Intros/Catchups

08:20 NRL players on job sites 

10:50 Ben Hunt

13:52 Roosters

15:50 Lachlan Illias & 2025 Dragons 

17:47 Ray Stone’s new tat

20:45 Harry Potter Rugby

22:36 Speed 

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In this episode, we talk about all the major headlines within the world of rugby league, including Terrell May signing with the Tigers, Josh Addo-Carr signing with the Eels, the 2025 draw announcement and much more. As usual, Matt and Brock give some updates on what has been going on and share some funny yarns. 

00:00 Intro/Catchups 

11:02 Terrell May and 2025 Tigers

16:24 Josh Addo-Carr Parramatta

19:04 Round One Draw Announced & Magic Round

23:40 Papenhuyzen & Bulldogs

26:35 Schoolies

27:55 Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul

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In this episode, we review the Pacific Championships final, and discuss the new potential NRL kickoff rule change that could be on the horizon. We also talk about what we thought of Joseph Sua'ali'i Wallabies debut. 

00:00 Intro/catchups

07:30 Joseph Sua'ali'i

13:55 NRL New Kick Off Rule

19:22 Pacific Champs Review 

28:58 Mood Killer

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