Des Buckingham's U20 team are doing magical things at the World Cup and it deserves a bit of a yarn so that's what it gets. Also getting on some Phoenix hype after Roy Krishna leaves and Uffie Talay arrives, plus thoughts on the Footy Ferns' World Cup preparation and hopes.

In losing 2-8 vs Brisbane Broncos, New Zealand Warriors showed the right effort, intensity and attitude, just without much attacking funk. That's a low key good thing, even if it felt like they sucked with the footy.

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At the end of eight seasons and 73 episodes, the finale of Game of Thrones was always gonna be a little divisive and we had that same reaction even within the podcast. Plus thoughts on the fates of certain characters, the nature of stories and storytelling, the world-building abilities of this show, the secret winner George RR Martin, and the difficulties of adapting a book that hasn't been written yet

New Zealand Warriors were too slick for Penrith Panthers and there's a combo of celebration and realism to reflect on. General Warriors news and some other NRL matters near the end.

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A couple weeks out from the Cricket World Cup and the Blackcaps aren't playing international cricket right now, they sent an A-team to play Aussie's best, Tom Latham's got a finger injury, there's a new batting coach on the way, and we still don't know our best eleven. Hmm...

New Zealand Warriors are coming off a win, Penrith Panthers are coming off a stink loss and in theory that should work in favour of the Warriors. We all know better though, plus a wider NRL and reserve grade #KiwiNRL thingy.

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Daenerys went absolutely bonkers on the plebs of King's Landing and we all just sorta had to watch the carnage. We've got chat on Tyrion and Jon's decision making, Dany's descent into utter madness. some of the disillusionment from the script writing, and a few speccies for next week's finale.

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Actually, New Zealand Warriors were super boring and then enjoyed the benefits of the set for set grind with the Dragons. This involved Blake Green's weird kicking game and some early signs of what Kodi Nikorima can offer as a half. Plus there is general #KiwiNRL chat to wiggle through.

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Was that a successful season for the Phoenix? Or was the wasted shot at fourth a little much to accept? Also we chat through some of the better performers this season, drop some wisdom on the new gaffer, and chat the state of the Phoenix within the wider kiwi footy scene.

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What's New Zealand Warriors identity? How will Kodi Nikorima fit in? Lots of Warriors related questions and ideas, that could be answered in an enticing battle vs Dragons who are missing Corey Norman. There's #KiwiNRL selections to suss out as well, plus a few cuzzies in the Queensland and New South Wales Residents teams.