The Cast Patrol

As we draw closer to the end of the regular season there is a log jam for the final spots in the Top 8, we look at the close-contested race for finals and which teams are most likely to be playing in September. The Brilliant Bulldogs continue to defy expectations, showcasing their defensive systems with another victory silencing their critics. Meanwhile, questions loom over the Sharks; despite being in the Top 4, they lose yet again. Is the spotlight proving too much for them?

We also bring you an in-depth preview of Round 18, packed with detailed analysis, key stats and our predictions on each game of the round. Plus, 'CAST Calls' makes a return! As we hear from our listeners about their picks for the 2024 premiership winner … Warning: Bulldogs bias is inbound!

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00:00 Intro

00:50 Cast Patrol x League Lids

02:11 Origin Game 2 Quick Recap

05:17 NRL Signing News

08:27 NRL Injury News

11:05 Meat Pie Of The Week Competition

12:31 Round 17 Review

19:15 Round 18 Preview

33:20 Whiteboard Game - Who Is Most Likely To?

40:05 Tryscorer Tryfecta

40:56 Fill Up The Fridge

42:52 Cast Calls - Who Will Win The Comp in 2024?

46:34 Listener Questions

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We preview Game 2 of the State of Origin Series with all the essential stats, predictions, and analysis ahead of Wednesday's clash. We'll examine the key lineup changes and explore the X-factor additions to the NSW side. Meanwhile, we'll discuss how QLD could clinch the series in Game 2, building on their Game 1 victory.

We also share our predictions for Game 2, including match winner, man of the match and first try scorer. We wrap up the episode and bring back a classic: "Who Would You Rather? Origin Edition"—which Origin player would you let date your sister?

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00:00 Intro 

00:35 Game 2 Preview

04:10 Predictions - Winner, MOTM, FTS

08:57 Game 2 Stats 

11:42 Who Would You Rather? 

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We revisit our start-of-season predictions to see what we nailed and where we missed the mark. We dive into the current Rugby League news, discussing the State of Origin Game 2 lineup changes by Maguire and Slater, including key additions like Latrell Mitchell and Mitchell Moses. In club news, Rabbitohs' hooker Damien Cook is rumoured to be involved in a swap deal with the Dragons for a key forward. Who wins the potential trade?

We look ahead to the bye round of Round 16, with fewer games this week but more stats and analysis than ever. Who will emerge as the surprise package this round? Closing out the episode, we tackle your listener questions from our social media, celebrating some of the most iconic NRL tries in history.

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00:00 Intro 

00:51 Origin Game 2 Team Changes 

05:55 Can The Storm Go The Distance? 

08:08 Damien Cook To The Dragons?

11:34 NRL Round 15 Review 

17:58 Meat Pie Of The Week 

20:10 NRL Round 16 Preview 

29:27 Mid-Season Review 

36:07 Cast Patrol x League Lids 

37:10 Tryscorer Tryfecta 

39:42 Fill Up The Fridge 

40:44 Listener Questions

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In Round 14, standout individual performances have given Madge plenty to think about for the NSW Blues' lineup in Game 2. Is Latrell Mitchell the saviour and key to victory? Meanwhile in club land, the Bulldogs have vaulted into the Top 8 with a solid win against the Eels, showcasing their solid defensive systems.

We also play 'In or Out,' evaluating potential picks for Madge as he assembles the squad for Game 2 of the Origin series. Is Mitchell Moses set to secure his spot? Looking forward, we preview Round 15 with all the tips, stats, and tryscoring selections. Wrapping up the episode, we answer your listener questions, including building the NRL's best backline.

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00:00 Intro 

00:36 Bulldogs Into The Top 8 

02:01 Origin Recap 

04:23 Latrell Mitchell Shines

06:10 In Or Out - Origin Edition 

11:36 Round 14 Review 

13:55 Meat Pie of The Week Competition 

15:49 NRL Round 15 Preview 

29:17 Tryscorer Tryfecta 

30:15 Fill Up The Fridge 

31:08 Listener Questions

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It’s the annual preview for State of Origin Game 1, where we analyse both teams, the key matchups and give our predictions. We discuss the breaking news of Dylan Edwards' injury and James Tedesco's timely return. We compare the back 5 of NSW and QLD—debating whether the game will be won in the backs or the forwards. We also make our picks for the Man of the Match, first try scorer as well as the overall series outcomes, including the Wally Lewis Medal winner.

To wrap up, we revisit the greatest origin tries of all time, sponsored by Nonna Tina's. Don't forget to enter our Meat Pie of the Week competition to win a week’s worth of meat pies from Nonna Tina! 

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00:00 Intro 

01:28 Game 1 Preview 

06:10 Where Will The Game Be Won? 

10:35 Game 1 Predictions 

13:51 Battle Of The Back 5s 

15:45 Series Predictions 

17:59 State Of Origin Try Scorer Stats 

18:54 Nonna Tinas Pie Giveaway 

20:42 Best Origin Tries Of All Time

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We unwrap the announced State of Origin squads, breaking down the debutants and shock ommissions for both states. Who was the biggest snubbing from this year’s Origin series? 

We recap the latest round of NRL, highlighting standout teams and players like the Rabbitohs ending their six-game losing streak and the Titans causing a major upset over the Broncos on Sunday. Looking ahead, we preview the upcoming Bye Round 13, featuring just five games with our tips, stats and predictions. Can the Sharks cause an upset without Nicho Hynes? 

Plus, we're bringing back the fan-favourite segment, Play On or Penalty and wrapping up with Listener Questions, where we tackle your submitted questions with the latest NRL news and headlines. 

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00:00 Intro 

00:23 Magic Round Recap 

02:30 Brad Arthur Sacked By Parramatta 

04:58 Wayne Bennett Signs With Rabbitohs 

06:32 Casualty Ward Continues 

08:19 Which Team Impressed You The Most? 

10:03 Which Player Impressed You The Most? 

11:44 NRL Round 12 Preview 

24:43 State Of Origin Team Selections 

34:29 Tryscorer Tryfecta 

36:26 Fill Up The Fridge 

37:47 Listener Questions

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State of Origin is right around the corner, so we each run through our squads for each side with plenty of nailed-on picks and controversial selections. In other Rugby League news, Brad Arthur and the Eels have parted ways ending a coaching tenure of more than 10 years. As one coach leaves, another returns … The Rabbitohs have pulled off the signing of the season with the worst-kept secret of Wayne Bennett returning to Redfern. Where will Rabbitohs finish in 2025? 

We review Round 11’s Magic Round with the teams and players that impressed us the most. We also look forward to Round 12’s Indigenous Round previewing all eight games with our tips, selections, try scorers and stats. As always to round off the episode we end with listener questions submitted by all the Patrollers - Who is the Rookie of the Year at the moment? 

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00:00 Intro 

00:23 Magic Round Recap 

02:30 Brad Arthur Sacked By Parramatta 

04:58 Wayne Bennett Signs With Rabbitohs 

06:32 Casualty Ward Continues 

08:19 Which Team Impressed You The Most? 

10:03 Which Player Impressed You The Most? 

11:44 NRL Round 12 Preview 

24:43 State Of Origin Team Selections 

34:29 Tryscorer Tryfecta 

36:26 Fill Up The Fridge 

37:47 Listener Questions

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One of the great weekends of the Rugby League calendar is finally here … NRL MAGIC ROUND! We kick off with a preview of the CAST Cup battle between the Rabbitohs and Cowboys with both desperate to snap their 5-game losing streaks. We also cover the latest headlines, including Ricky Stuart's contract extension with the Raiders, Jack Wighton's surprising Origin snub, and Nathan Cleary's 8-week absence due to a hamstring injury, along with his potential replacements for the NSW Blues.

We'll break down all the Magic Round fixtures with stats, analysis and personal tips. As always, we run through our Tryscorer Tryfecta and Fill Up The Fridge predictions for the week and wrap up the episode by answering a record number of listener questions. See you at Magic Round!

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00:00 Intro 

00:54 XXXXX Derby 

03:53 Ricky Stuart Extends Until 2029 

06:08 Nathan Cleary Set To Miss 8 Weeks 

10:53 Jack Wighton To Snub Origin 

12:31 Which Team Impressed You The Most? 

14:37 Which Player Impressed You The Most? 

17:16 $15 Million Try 

19:50 Round 11 Preview 

33:16 Tryscorer Tryfecta 

34:56 Fill Up The Fridge 

36:48 Listener Questions

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No Ponga, no problem! The Knights clinch two consecutive wins without their main man. Can they keep this winning streak going? Meanwhile, David Fifita is exploring options for his next club in 2025, with the Panthers, Dragons and Roosters all vying for his signature. We analyse which team would be the best fit for the representative backrower.

Things aren't looking good for the Rabbitohs and Cowboys, as both teams have lost their last four games in a row. We discuss what changes the Cowboys can make to their squad and how the Rabbitohs' injury crisis is impacting their lineup.

As always, we offer our Round 10 preview, complete with tips, analysis and predictions, including Tryscorer Tryfecta and Fill Up the Fridge tips. We wrap up this week's episode with Listener Questions: If you took over as Parramatta's coach, what changes would you make and who would you sign?

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00:00 Intro 

01:01 Where Will David Fifita Play In 2025? 

08:40 Four Straight Losses 

11:44 Rabbitohs Injury Troubles 

15:51 Which Team Impressed You The Most? 

20:34 Which Player Impressed You The Most? 

22:39 NRL Round 10 Preview

36:04 Tryscorer Tryfecta 

38:49 Fill Up The Fridge 

40:14 Listener Questions

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Back from a whirlwind weekend on the Gold Coast and a dramatic stint in the boxing ring, we're back with another episode. This week, we delve into Mick's memorable first and last boxing match including two shoulder discolations and one memorable walkout. We cover all the latest buzz in the rugby league world including the Rabbitohs' parting ways with head coach Jason Demetriou, Luke Keary's retirement announcement and whether Lewis Dodd is the new face the Rabbitohs have been looking for.

We also commemorate the 'saddest day in CAST history' as Havili finally lands on his back. Plus, we wrap up our insights from NRL Round 8, highlighting standout players and teams - has Nicho Hynes found his perfect day to shine on Sundays? Looking ahead, we give our predictions for the upcoming round of NRL with our Tryscorer Tryfecta and Fill Up The Fridge segments. The episode wraps with Listener Questions as Mick braces for a fiery double chilli shot as punishment.

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00:00 Intro 

00:49 Podcast Royale Review 

09:23 Jason Demetriou Sacked 

10:54 Luke Keary Announces Retirement 

13:10 Olakautu Suspended, DCE Free To Play 

13:47 Lewis Dodd Signs With The Rabbitohs 

15:09 Havili Gets Put On His Back 

16:46 Which Team Impressed You The Most? 

18:21 Which Player Impressed You The Most? 

21:49 NRL Round 9 Preview 

36:10 Tryscorer Tryfecta 

37:48 Fill Up The Fridge 

39:26 Listener Questions 

44:16 Mick Chilli Shot

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