The Rugby League Journeymen

It's the final episode of the season, and we've got a full panel!

In this episode, the boys reflect on the year, touching on all their favourite moments from season 2024. Latsy comes out with the world's worst inspirational quote, while there's a discussion on who has the biggest nose. 

Toby talks up his chances of going to Vegas with the Sharks while there's a review of the Pacific Championships and a Latsy-themed 'Would You Rather?'

00:00 LFG

07:10 What's on the Show Today?

08:42 Latsy's Awesome Statsie 

09:20 Pacific Championship Review

12:20 Is Latsy's Arch Nemesis Coming Back to Australia?

15:18 The World's Shittest Quote

17:45 Big Noses

20:30 Is Toby Going to Vegas?

24:00 What's Next for the Broncos?

28:12 The Year's Best Player

30:00 The Season's Most Underrated Player

33:03 The Season's Best Game

35:50 The Year's Season Biggest Upset

36:42 2025 Origin Bolters

39:44 Was the 2024 Grand Final a Good Game?

41:15 Will the Panthers Make it Five Straight?

43:35 Look-A-Likes

45:02 The Positive Place

50:00 Would You Rather?

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NRL cult hero, Brandon ‘The Hectic Cheese’ Smith, joins Latsy and the recently returned Professor for the second-last episode of the year. 

International rugby league is on the agenda, as are the quirks of some of the NRL’s best coaches – we’re looking at you, Dessie and Hook! 

Cheese shares a fun story involving Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios, while over in the Positive Place, two of our panel members talk about the best thing about being a footy player. 

Oh yeah, Jeremy also gets locked in a toilet, too!

00:00 LFG

02:56 Welcome Cheese

07:18 International Footy

07:36 F*cked up Fingers

13:10 Why Tongan Crowds Rock

15:24 Latsy Locked in the Toilet

18:49 Headbutts and Shirt Tugs During the England vs. Samoa Test

21:18 Where's Ben Hunt Going?

28:00 Vlogging With Chad Townsend

29:54 Sam Walker and the Uber

31:53 Nick Kyrgios Meets the Cheese

36:06 Cheese on the Differences Between the Storm and Roosters

42:00 Des Hasler and the Guitar

42:47 Hook's Quirks

44:06 JWH can't Play Golf

45:16 Des and the Sea Wall

46:43 Learning From Cam Smith

48:40 Does Cheese Miss Living in Melbourne?

50:11 Munster, Papi and Hughes

52:57 The Positive Place

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With the Professor still overseas and Toby out of range, former Sharks champion Wade Graham joins Latsy and Jimmy for the latest episode of the Rugby League Journeymen.

In the aftermath of the Ezra Mam incident, the boys discuss the lack of proper leadership at the Broncos and the big decisions facing new coach Michael Maguire.

The Ben Hunt saga continues at the Dragons, and with the Aussie representative now in his mid-30s, the panel is concerned about his future.

There are also a couple of great yarns to be shared, including a new perspective on the Sharks' 2017 trip to the UK, and a preview of the upcoming Pacific Championship fixtures.

00:00 LFG

04:07 Ezra Mam

12:08 The Ben Hunt Saga Continues

19:55 Why Wade Used to Avoid Toby

27:36 Is Jimmy Maloney a Legit Chance for the NSW job?

28:27 John Bateman to Leave the Tigers?

34:09 Wade's Trip With Jimmy

43:11 Pacific Championships Preview

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With the Professor away in the UK, Latsy is in the driver’s seat again this week. The great Jimmy Graham jumps in fresh of his wrestling debut + Toby Rudolf & Jimmy Maloney call in from Toby’s villa in Bali.  

We kick off with the boys giving us their best off-season trip stories & in the positive place the lads pick their dream holiday crew!  

We talk the crazy player market with Clint Gutherson & Ben Hunt potentially on the move, the guys talk Hastings reputation & we turn the tables on Jimmy Graham during the “Life and Times of Jerry and Jimmy”!

00:00 LFG

02:00 Maloney & Rudolf In Bali

04:00 Latsy’s Fitness Mates

06:00 Jimmy’s Wrestling Debut

08:30 Toby’s Never-Ending Bali Holiday

10:00 Our Best Off-Season Trips

21:17 Jimmy Maloney’s New Gig?

26:18 Player Market Heats Up

34:15 Life & Times Of Jerry & Jimmy!

41:20 Latsy’s Stock Habits

44:42 Pacific Championships Preview

57:00 Dream Off-Season Crew

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With the Professor away in the UK, Latsy steps up and takes control as host this week. Likewise, with Toby also on leave, former Sharks enforcer Luke Lewis comes off the bench and into the action. 
After his brief appearance last week, a puffy-eyed Jimmy Maloney dials in for the entire show live from the Philippines to give his thoughts on the Grand Final.

There’s plenty of in-depth analysis on the Panthers’ astounding fourth-straight premiership win, and where exactly the game was won and lost.
There’s also some debate on whether Luai can rescue the Tigers.

Over in the positive place, the lads talk about their favourite assistant coaches, while during the “Life and Times of Jerry and Jimmy”, Lewy tells a cracking yarn involving Jimmy, a swimming pool and a precious watch.

00:00 LFK

01:00 What's on the Show

02:50 Budgy Smuggler Promo

04:10 Grand Final Review

12:37 Would NAS Have Made a Difference?

17:17 Unsung Heroes

24:44 How Latsy and Jimmy Influenced the Panthers Dynasty

27:14 Can Luai Lift the Tigers?

35:47 What Went Wrong for the Storm?

40:27 Was Sorensen out Before he Caught the Ball?

41:36 Was Howarth Held-Up?

44:15 The Life and Times of Jerry and Jimmy

48:36 The Positive Place

52:30 Australian Squad Selections

56:06 Would You Rather?

57:30 The Wrap

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It’s Grand Final Week and the boys are in fine form.

Despite being dumped out of the finals the previous Saturday AND facing the prospect of missing a Vegas match through suspension, Toby backs up and has plenty to say. 

On the other hand, Jimmy Maloney is on holidays in the Philippines and makes an appearance that turns out to be briefer than Israel Folau’s AFL career. 

The guys review the two preliminary finals and assess the fairness of Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s Grand Final suspension. 
Additionally, there is some speculation on the 2024 Dally M award winners (despite the fact they were revealed the previous night).

Toby has received a mysterious text from a bloke named “Andre Abdo”, and the Professor is keen to chat with him. During the ‘Other Footy News’ segment, there’s a discussion on Michael Maguire’s appointment to the Broncos coaching job.
This Week’s Would You Rather relates to Toby’s Vegas conundrum. Oh, and we almost forgot, there’s a Grand Final preview too!

00:00 LFG

01:36 Is Jeremy Going to Host Next Week's Show by Himself?

02:10 A Wild Jimmy Maloney Appears

03:26 What's on the Show?

06:18 Panthers vs. Sharks Review

17:38 Budgy Smuggler Discounts

18:42 Storm vs. Roosters Review

20:54 When Taumalolo Flattened Lasty

22:25 Dally M Speculations

23:53 Was NAS's Suspension Fair?

25:28 Toby's Missing Vegas

27:54 A Text from "Andre Abdo"

30:19 Harry Grant and the Roosters Fan

31:58 A Roosters Rebuild in 2025?

34:01 Grand Final Preview

34:10 Grand Final Preview

44:13 Michael Maguire is the new Broncos Coach

51:27 Dally Ms Again

55:15 Would You Rather

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It’s the second last week of the NRL season and Jimmy is about to go on holiday. That said, he still manages to dial in from his car. 

Jerry has some surgery coming up and is trying to pass off his fat stores as extra abs, meanwhile, Toby is riding high after the Sharks sudden-death win over the Cowboys. 

Jimmy gives his thoughts on how North Queensland can bounce back after crashing out of the play-offs before the boys do an in-depth analysis of the upcoming weekend of football.

During the Life and Times of Jerry and Jimmy, the dynamic duo discusses their Oktoberfest adventures, prompting Toby to discuss an unfortunate accident he had at the German beer convention.

The boys also debate who the best coach in the NRL is and whether Daly Cherry-Evans is on the verge of retirement.

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00:00 LFG

01:21 How is Everyone?

06:16 The Sharks Won’t Back Down

16:39 What Went Wrong with the Cowboys?

22:29 Panthers vs. Sharks Preview

27:00 Is Cleary Going to the Super League?

28:00 Budgy Smuggler Discounts 

29:23 Manly vs. Roosters Review

33:35 Is DCE Retiring Soon?

36:21 Storm vs. Roosters Preview

41:53 Who is the Best Coach in the NRL?

47:10 The Life and Times of Jerry and Jimmy

52:22 The Positive Place

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It's week two of the finals and a couple of our panelists are feeling a bit sick and sorry for themselves.

Toby Rudolf is still stinging after the Sharks' loss to Melbourne last weekend, while Jeremy Latimore's got a crook neck and is letting everyone know about it.

The boys ponder why Nicho Hynes cops so much criticism for the Sharks' poor finals record, while Jimmy Maloney shares some advice for the maligned playmaker.

There's some discussion as to whether the Storm or the Panthers have the best spine, while during the Life and Times of Jerry and Jimmy, we learn that Jeremy sucks at Pictionary. Oh yeah, and they preview the upcoming games, too!

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00:00 LFG

01:10 How is Everybody?

04:00 Toby's Sharks Post-Mortem

07:45 Why Is Everyone Blaming Nicho Hynes?

12:20 Jimmy's Advice for Nicho

16:05 Who has the Best Spine in the NRL?

18:10 Will the Cowboys Miss Their Final Against the Sharks?

19:43 Cowboys vs. Knights Review

20:57 Sharks vs. Cowboys Preview

25:40 Mrs. Maloney's Ticket Mix-Up

27:20 Budgy Smuggler Discount

28:55 Roosters vs. Sea Eagles Preview

31:50 Could John Hopoate Start his own NRL Team?

33:43 DCE Just Keeps Delivering

35:09 Jimmy's Been Chatting to Ciraldo and Bulldogs Distractions

36:36 Can the Panthers win Their Fourth Straight Premiership?

40:20 Would You Rather Tackle JWH or NAS?

41:18 The Positive Place

46:01 The Adventures of Jerry and Jimmy

48:58 Would You Rather?

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Finals Fever has hit the Journeymen panel and with fewer games comes some slightly deeper analysis.

That said, there are still plenty of cracking yarns and cutting barbs to throw around. Latsy is flying high after winning his debut boxing match, while the recently unemployed James Maloney has decided to focus more on his fishing.

Speaking of fish, during the Life and Times of Jerry and Jimmy, the dynamic duo recounts when Maloney's unorthodox cooking techniques caused their shared flat to smell like a fish market.

Toby's gearing up for a big game against the Storm, and if his Sharkies are going to go all the way, the boys believe he should replicate the infamous bet Maloney made with Chris Heighington back in 2016.

Over in the Positive Place, the boys recount their favourite finals moment, while in the back end of the show, they discuss the time the Professor had to rush Bryan Fletcher to the emergency room.

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00:00 LFG

02:34 How's the Week Been?

06:36 Jeremy's Boxing Debut

13:45 Budgy Smuggler Deal

15:03 The Life and Times of Jerry and Jimmy

23:18 Penrith vs. Roosters Preview

30:40 Storm vs. Sharks Preview

32:20 Return of the Foreskin Bet

36:06 Are Cronulla not Getting the Respect They Deserve?

39:15 Cowboys vs. Knights Preview

43:00 Bulldogs vs. Sea Eagles Preview

48:29 Latsy and the Deflated Lung

50:06 Fletch's Hospital Visit

55:21 The Positive Place

01:00:00 Would You Rather?

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Despite a tumultuous week, Jimmy appears on the pod and owns his mistakes.

Latsy's boxing debut is just around the corner and it's fair to say he's a little nervous. Likewise, Toby is licking his wounds after a recent loss to the Warriors.

Rule enforcement, accidents on the field and milked penalties are on the agenda, while during the 'Life and Times of Jerry and Jimmy,' we hear about Maloney's experiences on the Storm's infamous army camps. We also hear about the time Latsy got bashed up by Jimmy's son!

This episode's Would You Rather comes courtesy of Toby (and another podcast), while the blokes do an abridged round 27 preview.

00:00 LFG

03:00 Jimmy Owns Up To His Mistake

08:00 The Warriors' Epic Comeback

11:50 Latsy's Boxing Update

15:25 A Special Deal From Budgy Smuggler 

16:40 Other Footy News

17:57 Aaron Woods Is Scared Of Lifts

19:10 The Latrell Story Continues

21:50 Feuds

25:34 Latsy vs. The Kids

30:16 Robbo vs. Whitehead

34:00 No Malice In Tackles

45:20 The Life And Times Of Jerry And Jimmy

53:10 Round 27 Preview

01:01:27 Would You Rather?

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