The Back Row returns to Triple M in 2018 on Saturday mornings as Weekend Legends! In celebration, we're releasing the full interview with The Grade Cricketer from our Christmas Special.

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Rose and Kris padded up against The Grade Cricketer (AKA Dave Edwards, Ian Higgins and Sam Perry) just before Christmas to celebrate their delivery (geddit?) of their second novel, “Tea And No Sympathy”. Learn what it means to be “alphaed”. Why is it now an insult to be called “champ”? Why is a “rig” seemingly more important than a good “stick” to the modern cricketer?

A.H. was back in the pavilion for this one as she only wants to chat to players that have represented. Word.

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It’s a Back Row Christmas Cracker Special! Crack open a bevvy, dismantle a prawn, whack on the Big Bash and dive on in. You’re welcome.

• Everyone loves a Big Bash;
• Last minute Christmas shopping – how buggered are you?;
• Caller Brenton’s worst Christmas gift;
• We chat to The Grade Cricketer;
• Producer Felix did not anticipate summer because he’s a dickhead, and Rose got scarred for life by a sun-safe school instructor;
• Rabbitohs backrower Angus Crichton had surgery to CUT HIS OWN FINGER OFF;
• Caller Andrew is weirdly keen to play union;
• ‘Tis the season for backyard cricket;
• Rose’s in-laws won their street’s Christmas lights competition!;
• The city is strewn with bikes but A.H. missed the memo: WHY DO WE HATE THE BIKES???;
• Caller Zac HATES THE BIKES;
• We catch up with Kerry O’Keefe from Triple M Cricket.

Merry Christmas and thanks for supporting us this year! We hope you find your Christmas Daddy. xx

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It’s our last show of the year and we know we will be missed. See you next year, probably!

• We valiantly climb the matter of The Everest, a super rich horse race that won’t even gift the proletariat of Sydney with a public holiday;
• A.H. went to see Blade Runner Petersham and could barely contain herself – are you a talker, a shoosher, a malteser-thrower or a shut the f—k-upper?;  
• We check in with a post-footy Maroon for some tips on surviving radio, and why he won’t miss a single member of the Triple M Call Team over the off-season;
• Rose’s partner Zoe did laser-tag in heels and she deserves a medal;
• It’s time for a Trumpdate;
• Kris’ mum Leonie had a bit of a fall and it turns out she’s a fiend for morphine. What better excuse to tell our own loopy hospital tales;
• Freddy Fittler’s laid down the law and all players for the Lebanon squad have to know the anthem, which is Very Good In Our Opinion;
• We chat to former NRL and Super League journeyman and Irish international player Pat Richards;
• The flat-earthers have done some research and come to the conclusion that Australia: fake news;
• The Socceroos are off to Honduras and we’re already planning our holiday.

And of course, Kris Gale’s The Bach Wrap and Back Rower Of The Week!

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It’s our second last show for year and finally, after an entire season, we got a REAL Back Rower in to join us!

• Kris saw Blade Runner Petersham and sat through all the anti-endurance walkouts;
• Caller Todd walked out of Shadow Lands a decade ago and it haunts him to this day;
• Wests Tigers and Kangaroos back rower – and honorary Back Rower - Chris Lawrence is in the house! We chat taking hits, mental fortitude, the right man to coach the Blues, the green whistle, sleep deprivation and, uh… zombies;
• Big Mal’s Meats and Sauces, ‘Tongaroo’ burgers, and the power of PNG;
• The Bach Wrap and Kris’ campaign to overthrow Osher;
• Rose pitches his new video game review show;
• The Night Noodle Markets are back in Sydney for another year, and A.H. wishes she could still enjoy them.

And of course, Back Rower Of The Week and Kris Gale’s The Back Wrap!

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In honour of the new defunct XFL, we come up with our own. Will fish be involved? Almost certainly. (AKA: yes.)

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We may have a fairy tale grand final on our hands, so here’s a fairy tale of a show! 

• Rugby league is a religion and grand final rituals are set in stone. Rose yells, A.H. drinks, and Kris always goes to the ground – if there isn’t a dance music festival on the same night…
• Move over baby racing, and make room for goldfish racing! It’s so hot right now, and sure to create memories to keep forever;
• Could you bring yourself to cheer the Storm?;
• The Book of Mormon is opening up and we’re hearing the word of God;
• Poor Shano Flanagan has finally apologised. Denis Carnahan from Rugby League The Musical fills us in;
• Rose’s UberEats driver did him wrong;
• Trump v Curry v Lebron v Sport: The Miniseries;
• We catch up with friend of the show and Triple M Footy Voice winner, Alby Talarico!
• You thought we wouldn’t find a way to link rugby league and The Bacherlotte? You thought wrong, baby. We’re kicking off the campaign to get Kris on as host!
• What are your off-season sports? HOW DO YOU FILL THIS AGONISING VOID?;
• The new $10 note has one job – and it’s failing to do it. Government conspiracy? Probably!

And of course, Kris Gale’s The Back Wrap and Back Rower Of The Week!

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We're coming to the pointy end of the season and we're keeping it sharp!

• Have yourself a merry little whinge fest; How does your team stack up on the penalty favourites list?;
• Snags v Pies: not an AFL game, just the biggest Aussie issue of all time;
• The callers call it: it's snags by a nose (or is that a snout? Depends on the brand);
• Coming around to President Smith and A.H.'s immediate excommunication;
• An apology to Warren Smith and Fred Lonergan;
• We did stuff this week, let us tell you about it;
• We're just not over the snags v pies battle yet, but now a new contender has stepped into the ring;
• We're just not over The Bachelor either;
• We're living in a zombie nation but the boys are back in town, and inspired by Woodsy we share the stories of our first loves;
• Much like snags beating pies, the Greatest Game Of All got the numbers up on the AFL;
• Looking ahead to next weekend and choosing hate over love.

And of course, Kris Gale's The Back Wrap and Back Rower Of The Week!

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Hold me closer, fakey dancers. We uncover the newest (alleged) scourge of the game.

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THIS IS FINALS FOOTY! (And the Sharks won’t be involved.)

If you enjoy the show, please consider making a donation to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation at OCRF.com.au, in memory of A.H.’s friend Alex who passed away on Sunday at the age of 27.

- It’s a Bunkerpalooza, and what should be done? Bunkered if we know. But the callers sure do;

- Paul Green, Paul Green, Paul Green, Paul Greeeeen – Denis Carnahan from Rugby League The Musical offers some advice in song-form;

- Our Bring Back The Manly Hate campaign was hugely successful, and the real DCE finally stands up;

- Avowed anti-AFLer A.H. went to a Swans game and yes, she wore a scarf – and also, yes, she roared along to Sweet Caroline;

- New segment alert: Animals In My House! An Irish family went viral after a bat got loose in their kitchen, and of course the guys have some wild stories about wild animals, In Their House. (Houses. They don’t live together.)

- It’s time take the finals back to the game’s roots – and by that we mean its grassroots. Bring the finals back to the suburban grounds!

- It’s Like A Jungles Sometimes… and a Melburnian ad agency painted over the historic Newtown mural of the same name. Why? A Jennifer Lawrence movie. (But that’s nothing on the Cameron Smith mural.)

- Untied laces, surface-to-air boots, and a cheeky little wheel grab: it’s tricky tricks done dirt cheap;

- James Graham and Josh Reynolds 4eva.

And of course, Back Rower Of The Week, Kris Gale’s Back Wrap, and new segment, Animals In My House!

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Rose’s Bulldogs quashed A.H.’s dreams (oh, and the Dragons’ dreams as well). It’s the last show of the regular season and we’re pumped for the finals! Which will feature none of our teams! Yayyyyyy.

• An emotional debrief of Dragons v Bulldogs;
• It’s the first weekend of spring, which is nice;
• A Doggies tatt for A.H.? (Absolutely not.);
• Something Something Jarryd Hayne;
• Denis Carnahan with another pop hit;
• Triple M Sydney Music Director and Boss Lady Jacqui Kassulke shares her experience seeing a lil band called Chevy Metal;
• Macklemore’s playing the grand final pre-game and Alan Jones doesn’t like it, but here’s the thing: it turns out he has Rose to blame;
• What’s been distracting Matt Moylan?
• WE FINALLY DID IT, WE BROKE TRIPLE M. (Dead air’s okay in radio, right?).

And of course, Back Rower Of The Week, Kris Gale’s Back Wrap, and Just The Tip (The Finale)!

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