Back to the interview series with former players and this week it is with former Cronulla Sharks, Sydney Roosters and Kiwi Rugby League legend Mr Richie Barnett.

We chat about his career at those clubs, playing and representing his nation of New Zealand but also captaining them in a world cup as well as much more topics of conversation as well.

All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.

Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au

And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.

And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au 

Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au

Support the podcast with all funds going towards the podcast costs to bring you quality entertainment each and every week by buying a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/theparracavepodcast

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Back to the interview series with former players and this week it is with former Cronulla Sharks, Sydney Roosters and Kiwi Rugby League legend Mr Richie Barnett.

We chat about his career at those clubs, playing and representing his nation of New Zealand but also captaining them in a world cup as well as much more topics of conversation as well.

All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.

Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au

And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.

And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au 

Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au

Support the podcast with all funds going towards the podcast costs to bring you quality entertainment each and every week by buying a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/theparracavepodcast

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Thom from Retro Rugba Leeg joins me again and this time we review the 2025 Parramatta Eels merch range which is now available via www.parraeels.com.au

Thom is the expert as he compares the range to other NRL clubs and also his own personal ranking of the range. Also during the chat we chew the fat about a few Parramatta talking points including the major sponsor James Hardie and also new recruit Josh Addo-Carr.

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Back to the interview series with former players and this week it is with former Melbourne Storm, Wests Tigers, Brisbane Broncos, NZ Warriors and Kiwi Rugby League legend Mr Adam Blair.

We chat about his career at those clubs, playing and representing his nation of New Zealand and also doing TV and podcasting as well as well as much other stuff as well.

All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.

Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au

And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.

And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au 

Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au

Support the podcast with all funds going towards the podcast costs to bring you quality entertainment each and every week by buying a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/theparracavepodcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back to the interview series with former players and this week it is with former Melbourne Storm, Wests Tigers, Brisbane Broncos, NZ Warriors and Kiwi Rugby League legend Mr Adam Blair.

We chat about his career at those clubs, playing and representing his nation of New Zealand and also doing TV and podcasting as well as well as much other stuff as well.

All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.

Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au

And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.

And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au 

Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au

Support the podcast with all funds going towards the podcast costs to bring you quality entertainment each and every week by buying a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/theparracavepodcast

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Back to the interview series with former players and this episode is Part 2 of 2 with Chris Johns former Brisbane Broncos premiership winner, St George Dragons player, NSW State of Origin player and Australian representative.

Also Chris was the inaugural Melbourne Storm CEO which saw them win a premiership in their second NRL season.

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Back to the interview series with former players and this episode is Part 1 of 2 with Chris Johns former Brisbane Broncos premiership winner, St George Dragons player, NSW State of Origin player and Australian representative.

Also Chris was the inaugural Melbourne Storm CEO which saw them win a premiership in their second NRL season.

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The NRL draw is out for 2025 and I go through it from a Parra Eels fan perspective giving key games and rounds, turnaround times and also the games that I am looking forward to going to and what I think of the overall Eels draw in 2025.

Parra fans let me know your thoughts on the 2025 Eels draw. 

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NRL Magic Round draw has been revealed ahead of the full draw release on Thursday.

I go through each game and when its played and my thoughts about the match ups. 

Let me know Manly fans are you happy you have the bye that weekend will you still be going upto Brisbane anyway? 

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The NRL have released both the Round 1 draw for the NRL and also the 2025 State of Origin series dates for both the men and the womens series.

I go through each of the Round 1 games and also the State of Origin series dates with a little chat about each one of them ahead of the full draw to be released on Thursday 21st November at 11am AEDT. Pencil the dates in rugby league fans.

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