The League Scene

AJ and Rhys comprehensively review the preliminary finals which saw Parramatta and Penrith advance to their final date in October. We’ll also recap the NRLW semi finals as well as the relevant state grand finals which confirmed our lineup for GF Day! We also look at the France squad at the World Cup. We analyse Graham Annesley’s briefing and explore why it’s unacceptable to throw the officials under the bus. Plus we award our LOLCOW of the Week and announce some special plans for GF day.

AJ and Rhys review a rather disappointing week 2 of NRL finals action. Canberra were no match for a hot Parramatta side while Cronulla were culled by the Rabbitohs. We look at the upcoming prelim finals as well as the World Cup squads as they’re being released. AJ and Rhys then look at the concerns following Mario Fenech’s emotional tell all on Sunday night on the 7 Network’s Spotlight program. Before we end the week in a comedic fashion looking at the LOLCOW of the week award.

AJ and Rhys review a chaotic start to the finals series. They look at Penrith’s clinical destruction of Parramatta before heading down to Melbourne to see the Storm get eliminated by the mighty Raiders. Then they head off to Shark Park for a 93 minute epic between the Sharks and the Cowboys. Before AJ gives the NRL an almighty spray over the handling of concussion and foul play as his Roosters lose James Tedesco and ultimately the game.

AJ and Rhys review a big final round of the regular season. They review Parramatta’s big win over Melbourne to seal a top 4 birth. Rhys takes a look at Canterbury’s concluding win over Manly and AJ dissects Manly’s demise. AJ gives his assessment of Allianz Stadium and the Chooks big victory. They review Super Saturday where the Titans come from behind to down the Warriors. Rhys takes apart the the Broncos in the wake of their dramatic fall from grace. The lads look at the Cowboys win over the NSW Cup Panthers. Sunday Footy saw the Sharks seal a home final while the Raiders took apart a poor Tigers side by 46 points at Tiger Town. They view the stats that came out of the NRL rule changes this season and the judiciary reforms. Before they conclude the LOLCOW of the Week!

AJ and Rhys have a longer look at the week of rugby league. We discuss the demise of the Broncos in the last third of the season with Rhys dishing out some home truths. We look at Penrith’s strong performance at home, the Roosters statement win over a top 4 side, Canberra sealing their place and Manly’s future. Before switching pace seeing how Nicho Hynes could win the Dally M and Latrell best game as a bunny. Before rounding out with two tank bowls, the briefing and our LOLCOWS!

AJ and Rhys review a rather lopsided weekend of footy. It was a bad week in terms of competitiveness with 7 of the 8 games blowing out with teams scoring over 40+ points compounded by the Roosters 72-6 slaughter of the Tigers. Rhys launches a passionate spray at his Broncos side. We also have a new segment called Schuster Watch where we critically analyse the underperforming Josh Schuster. Plus award our LOLCOW of the Week.

This week is a somber week. AJ and Rhys start the program reminiscing on the life and career of the late Paul Green who left us at the end of last week. We look back at the week that was in our own unique away as well as award our LOLCOW of the Week

AJ and Rhys review a big week of rugby league. They start by looking at The League Scene championship as the Roosters thrashed the Broncos and look at the return to form of Luke Keary. They also analyse Cam Munster’s dynamic fullback display as the Storm smashed an out of form Titans. AJ timewarps to the 80’s to review an epic clash between Manly and Parra. Super Saturday saw wins to Souths, Penrith and Cronulla as the boys analyse Ricky Stuart’s dramatic attack on Jaeman Salmon. Sunday’s slate saw NRL arrive to Bundaberg which saw the Cowboys overcome a big struggle to defeat the Bulldogs. Before we conclude with Tank Bowl 18 between the Tigers and the Knights (which lived up to all expectations). This is before we dissect Graham Annesley’s briefing and award our LOLCOW’s of the Week.

AJ and Rhys review a MUCH QUIETER week of footy after the debacle that was around 19. This week saw the Roosters scrape their way past Manly, AJ is scathing of his side but has room for some praise. We look at Melbourne’s return to the winners circle and Parramatta’s big win over Penrith which saw Cleary SENT. We also have room to praise rookie referee Todd Smith for his rise to the top. Super Saturday saw victory for the Raiders to keep their finals hopes alive plus look at where the Titans go. AJ and Rhys agree in their opinions on Latrell’s centre move being a disaster as the Sharks slithered past the Bunnies. Rhys goes into a rage after Brisbane’s loss to the Tigers and A PODCAST EXCLUSIVE - a program PRAISING the Tigers. Sunday saw Tank Bowl 16 and the Dogs return to the winners circle plus the confusion that was Adam O’Brien’s press conference with AJ comparing it to Troy McClure. Before we look at the emergence of Jason Taumalolo as a more natural 13. We have our other looks at Annesley’s briefing and award our LOLCOW. Before AJ gives a massive shoutout to the work done in the community by NRL official Kasey Badger.

Well there’s an elephant in the room this week. AJ and Rhys review a dramatic week of rugby league action. We’re doing things differently, we look at the drama from the Cowboys v Tigers game and go on a passionate rant to protect the integrity of the game. We also review the Broncos and Dragons big victories. AJ’s ecstatic at his Roosters being back in the top 8. They review a super Saturday which saw Canberra stay in the race for the 8. They look at a finals dress rehearsal between Penrith and Cronulla and analyse the Dale Finucane tackle. We also look at the rise of Latrell Mitchell and the fall of Melbourne. Finally review Sunday Footy’s Tank Bowl between the Dogs and Titans, we analyse Tino’s treatment by the Bulldogs crowd and Corey Waddell’s alleged eye gouge. If that wasn’t enough, Manly’s 7 players decided to boycott their Pride Jersey and Rhys gives a passionate defence of the jersey. As well as we conclude with our LOLCOW of the Week.