This week edges us closer to the NRL finals, with some teams facing the reality of missing out. We dive into the latest headlines, including Shaun Johnson's retirement, Stefano Utoikamanu's move to the Storm, and the unfolding 2024 Bulldogs conspiracy theory.

We provide our tips, in-depth analysis, and predictions for Round 23, featuring our Tryscorer Tryfecta and Fill Up the Fridge selections. As always, we wrap up with listener questions. This week: What is your favourite legal NRL tackle of all time?

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00:00 Intro 

00:58 SuperCoach Event 

02:34 CAST Hats Available Now

03:17 Shaun Johnson Announces Retirement 

04:43 Bulldogs Conspiracy Theory

07:20 Stefano Utoikamanu Signs With The Storm

08:17 Round 22 Review 

13:35 Round 23 Preview 

24:28 Listener Questions 

30:56 CAST Calls

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As the NRL regular season enters its final month, the final sprint for the finals heats up. Who will make the final stretch into the Top 8? Amongst all the chaos, the Panthers are showcasing big performances on big performances, led by Nathan Cleary - can Panthers win four in a row. In transfer news, we look into Valentine Holmes testing the open market and Stefano Utoikamanu’s impending departure from the Tigers, running through the impact on their respective clubs.

This week's Round 22 coverage is packed with all the stats, tips, and insights you need for a successful footy weekend. We also answer your listener questions and have a bit of fun imagining which NRL props would dominate in a hypothetical 100m sprint at the Olympics.

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00:00 Intro 

01:18 CAST Corduroy Hats Now Available

01:48 Panthers 4-Peat??

03:10 Holmes Granted Permission To Test The Market

04:04 Utoikamanu On The Move 

05:29 Dogs Of War 

06:40 Round 22 Preview 

16:40 Tryscorer Tryfecta / Fill Up The Fridge 

19:45 Front Rowers 100m Sprint 

22:15 Listener Questions

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We recap a huge fortnight in the CAST world from making our live TV debut to NSW's clinching the State of Origin series. We review Round 20 of the NRL season and look ahead to Round 21 providing all the stats, predictions and analysis you need to know. Age has unearthed Rugby League's OFFLOAD KING, with a whopping 15 offloads in three weeks. To finish the episode, we answer your listener questions and Age does the chilli shot of doom whilst Mick and Jimmy discuss which player would sign to start their franchise club.

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00:00 Intro 

00:45 CAST Corduroy Hats

01:29 The Today Show Experience 

03:07 Origin Series Recap 

05:36 Dale Finucane Podcast 

07:42 Nathan Cleary Is Back 

09:24 Taane is the Offload King 

11:08 NRL Round 20 Review 

16:42 NRL Round 21 Preview & Tips

27:51 Tryscorer Tryfecta 

29:30 Fill Up The Fridge 

30:31 Listener Questions 

37:30 Most Likely to … 

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Dale Finucane is one of Rugby League's toughest players, he shares his journey through an illustrious career spanning over 250 NRL games, two premierships and 28 finals appearances. From his early days breaking into first grade to his pivotal roles with the Bulldogs, Storm and Sharks, Dale runs through the highs and challenges of playing at the top level in the NRL. He also offers an insider’s perspective on the Melbourne Storm dynasty and Coach Craig Bellamy's impact on his career and development. Alongside this, Dale lets us behind the scenes look at the most annoying teammates, future NRL coaches, and the most gifted NRL players.

This interview with Dale Finucane is brought to you in partnership with the NRL Telstra Footy Country Series, a new initiative celebrating and supporting Rugby League communities across regional Australia. Learn more here; https://www.nrl.com/tickets/telstraseries/

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00:00 Intro 

00:56 Post Retirement 

01:42 NRL Telstra Footy Country Series

06:10 Early Life - Growing Up In Bega 

08:40 Pathway To The NRL 

12:46 NRL Debut 

15:52 Getting Coached By Des Hasler 

17:37 Playing In A Grand Final

21:33 Making Your Country Debut 

23:09 Signing With The Melbourne Storm 

24:31 Melbourne Storm Pre Season Camp 

26:45 What Makes Melbourne So Good? 

30:49 Finally Winning A Grand Final 

32:17 Origin Debut

35:45 2020 Melbourne Team

42:23 Being Made Co Captain 

44:04 Signing With The Sharks 

46:25 Trademark Sprint 

47:40 Behind The Scenes 

52:33 Go To Maccas Order

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We preview Game 3 of the State of Origin Series with all the essential stats, predictions, and analysis ahead of Wednesday's clash. We'll go through the key lineup changes. 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 3, including match winner, man of the match and first try scorer.

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00:00 Intro 

01:00 Game 3 Preview 

02:31 Game 3 Predictions 

05:03 Team Changes 

08:00 First Try Tips 

09:25 CAST x League Lids 

10:08 Age & Jim's Multi

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Who runs the hardest off the back fence? Find out in our Round 18 NRL Review and Round 19 Preview, covering all the essential stats, predictions and analysis for this week's fixtures.

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00:00 Intro 

00:21 Gnochhi Tips A Perfect Round

02:23 Origin Team Lists 

05:13 Rugby League Las Vegas 2025 

06:00 George Burgess Make His A Grade Debut

07:17 Jarome Luai Rescued 

07:53 NRL Round 18 Review 

12:06 CAST x League Lids

13:25 NRL Round 19 Preview 

22:09 Listener Questions 

31:27 Tryscorer Tryfecta 

36:01 Fill Up The Fridge

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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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