Our FINAL EPISODE of The Roar League Podcast - for now!

Hot on the heels of the South Sydney podcast, we dive headlong into the pit of despair that is the 2024 Parramatta Eels season.

This week, Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Mitch Clarke from The Cumberland Throw and Elliott Richardson from 1 Eyed Eel and The Extended Bench to examine what is going on at Parramatta, whether a change in coach can fix the issues, what the club needs to turn things around, and more.

The Cumberland Throw (Twitter): https://x.com/EelsTCT

Website: https://thecumberlandthrow.com/

The Tip Sheet Podcast: https://thecumberlandthrow.com/category/podcast/

Elliot Richardson (Twitter): https://x.com/ElliottRichard1

1 Eyed Eel Website: https://www.1eyedeel.com/

The Extended Bench (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@theextendedbench

Host: Mike Meehall Wood

Guests: Elliot Richardson (1 Eyed Eel/The Extended Bench), Mitch Clarke (The Cumberland Throw)

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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This week, we're doing what this podcast has been leading up to all along! In honour of Magic Round, we dive head first into the stats that affect YOUR team.

This week, Mike Meehall Wood is joined by The Rugby League Eye Test to go through all 17 NRL sides, discussing key stats that play into where each team currently sits on the ladder, what looms in store for each side, and more.

The Rugby League Eye Test (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LeagueEyeTest

Carlosthedwarf? (Twitter): https://twitter.com/carlosthedwarf_

Website: https://www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/

Host: Mike Meehall Wood

Guests: The Rugby League Eye Test

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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The transformation of the Dolphins as they have transitioned into the NRL has been one of league's biggest stories.

This week, Mike Meehall Wood dives into the waters of Brisbane to chat with the NRL Physio podcast's Brien Seeney and AAP journalist Joel Gould, discussing what the Dolphins mean to the people of Redcliffe, how their transition has affected the club, Wayne Bennett's game plan for the future, whether the club will maintain its identity, and more.

Brien Seeney - NRL Physio (Twitter): https://twitter.com/nrlphysio

The Magic Sponge Podcast - NRL Physio: https://open.spotify.com/show/22j5SGi1CwgmzfIFXrRpJi

Joel Gould (Twitter): https://twitter.com/JoelGould6

Host: Mike Meehall Wood

Guests: Brien Seeney, Joel Gould

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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With talk rife about expansion and growth of the NRL, now is as good a time as any to ask: Are the Wahs truly on the up in Aotearoa?

Mike Meehall Wood heads across the ditch this week to chat with two of New Zealand's most respected sports commentators: Host of the 'It's Only Sport' podcast, and regular contributor to The Platform, Martin Devlin and Mediaworks' Craig Norenbergs to discuss the state of rugby league in NZ, how it has captured the younger demographics, whether league and union can co-exist, and the arguments for a second team.

Martin Devlin:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/martindevlinnz

It's Only Sport Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/its-only-sport-podcast-the-platform/id1688331244

The Platform (Twitter): https://twitter.com/theplatform_nz

Craig Norenbergs:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraigNorenbergs

Mediaworks: https://www.mediaworks.co.nz/home.html

Host: Mike Meehall Wood

Guests: Martin Devlin, Craig Norenbergs

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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The sports and gambling world has a long and complicated history, with one having a massive impact on the other - and that is only set to continue.

Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Reading The Play's Gerard Condon and Nick Tedeschi, rugby league writer and the author of the annual Punters' Guide to the NRL Season. They discuss the ins and outs of punting on the NRL, the challenges ahead as the game targets America, and more.

Reading the Play (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ReadingThePlay

Nick Tedeschi (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Tedeschi8181

What are you REALLY gambling with? Help is available to you. For free and confidential support, visit https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/

Host: Mike Meehall Wood

Guests: Gerard Condon, Nick Tedeschi

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Less than a year ago, South Sydney Rabbitohs were emerging as one of the most dangerous sides in the competition, primed for a challenge at the title. What happened?

Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Rugby League Writers' Oscar Pannifex, and Matt Bungard, host of the Boom Rookies Podcast and ESPN Columnist. They discuss what's going on at the Bunnies, whether the issues can be resolved with the removal of Jason Demetriou, what happens to the likes of players like Latrell Mitchell, and more.

Oscar Pannifex (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OscarPannifex

Rugby League Writers: https://twitter.com/rlwriters

Matt Bungard (Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheMattBungard

Boom Rookies (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BoomRookies

Boom Rookies (Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/nrl-boom-rookies/id994786654

Host: Mike Meehall Wood

Guests: Oscar Pannifex, Matt Bungard

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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The journey to becoming an NRL player is a long, tough process, filled with guidance from many coaches and navigating pathways.

Our first collaboration episode, Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Brock Shepperd, co-host of the Fifth And Last NRL Podcast. Also serving as NSW Cup Coach for the Raiders, Mike and Brock discuss the value of lower competitions, taking different approaches with players, how pathways differ across the world, the value of 'soft skills', and more.

Host: Mike Meehall Wood

Guest: Brock Shepperd

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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Concussion is becoming an increasingly examined part of our game, with the impacts being felt all around how the game is managed and player safety.

Mike Meehall Wood is joined by the Director of Operations & Legal at The Rugby Football League, Rob Hicks, to discuss the impact of concussion on rugby league, how it is being managed in both the NRL and Super League, what the future of the game looks like as more focus is made on the effects of it, and more.

Host: Mike Meehall Wood

Guest: Rob Hicks

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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Today we dive into the world that is much discussed but often misunderstood in rugby league: psychology.

Mike Meehall Wood is joined by renowned sports psychologist Dr Jo Lukins to discuss the impact of psychology on the game, how coaches can help or hinder a player's development, the unique mental health challenges faced in a professional sporting environment, how psychology can help win premierships, and more.

Host: Mike Meehall Wood

Guest: Dr Jo Lukins

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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Multicultural Round has become one of the most celebrated and important rounds in the regular season of the NRL, but how is it so? Mike Meehall Wood sits down with former player and now representative at the Rugby League Players Association, Joe Galuvao.

They discuss the changing dynamics of the league, the importance of getting representation right, the value of relational space to Pasifika players and more.

Host: Mike Meehall Wood

Guest: Joe Galuvao

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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